Wan Page - All Configuration Options; Options Related To: Selecting The Wr850 Broadband Connection Mode - Motorola WR850GP User Manual

Section 3
WAN Page – All Configuration Options

Options related to: SELECTING THE WR850 BROADBAND CONNECTION MODE

Field
Connection: Your WR850 allows you to store multiple profiles for your broadband
connection. This field allows you to select which of multiple
(ADVANCED)
connection profiles you wish to configure.
Note:
You may add additional connections by clicking the New button.
You may delete connections by clicking the Delete button.
FACTORY DEFAULT:
Sets a name for the selected connection.
Description:
(ADVANCED) FACTORY DEFAULT:
New connections default to "Connection [X]", where [X] is a number
(e.g., the second connection defaults to "Connection 2").
Sets the interface used by the selected connection. Currently, the
Interface:
factory default is the only option.
(ADVANCED)
FACTORY DEFAULT:
Sets the method by which an IP address is assigned to the selected
Connection
connection. Select as follows:
Mode:
DHCP - An IP address is dynamically assigned to the WR850, as
per the Dynamic Host Configuration Connection Mode (DHCP). This
is typically used with cable modems or gateways, and DSL
gateways.
Static – An IP address is manually assigned to the WAN connection.
PPPoE - Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) is used.
PPPoE is typically used with DSL modems.
Disabled - The WAN connection is disabled.
FACTORY DEFAULT:
Primary: Sets the selected connection to be the primary connection in use.
Select Yes or No.
(ADVANCED)
FACTORY DEFAULT:
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Description
One connection, called "Default Connection."
The first connection is called "Default Connection."
The built-in WR850 WAN MAC address.
DHCP
Yes
Configuration
WR850