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Configuring the WAN Type
When you select one of the WAN Type protocol settings and click Next, a new page
opens where you can configure the WAN Type that you chose. Please check with your
service provider if you are unsure which WAN Type to choose.
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Static IP Address
address.
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Configuring the Dynamic IP Address
to enter a password and Cable modem users should choose this WAN type.
•
PPPoE
- Choose this type if your ADSL connection uses PPPoE.
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PPTP
- The Point to Point Tunneling Protocol is more common in corporate
environments and most users will not use this setting.
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L2TP
- The Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol is more common in corporate
environments and most users will not use this setting.
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Cellular Modem
to connect to the Internet. (If you are using the modem as the backup to a
ADSL or Cable modem, you'll need to use the Configuration Manager's
Advanced program to configure this setup. Please refer to 3G Failover on
Basic Setup Page
If you select Static IP Address, Dynamic IP Address, PPPoE, PPTP, or L2TP, then the
Ethernet port will be set as the WAN port.
If you accept the default setting (Cellular Modem), then the Ethernet port is set as the
LAN port.
Configuring the Static IP Address
If your ISP uses Static IP addressing, select the Static IP Address button on the Select
WAN Type menu. The following page opens:
Chapter 2: Using the Configuration Manager
- Typically you have to request and pay extra for a static IP
- DSL modem users who do not need
- Select this if you are using your mobile broadband modem
on page 35.)
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