Airlink101 AR686W User Manual page 33

3.1.1.1 WAN Type
If you need to change router's WAN type, please click Change in the Primary Setup
menu. You will see the following page.
Select a WAN type from the list and click Save.
A. Static IP Address: Click on Static IP Address if your ISP (Internet Service
Provider) has provided you a set of IP addresses for your Internet connection.
B. Dynamic IP Address: Click on Dynamic IP if you are connecting to Internet
through a cable modem.
C. Dynamic IP Address with Road Runner Session Management: This setting only
works when you are using Telstra Big Pond's network service in Australia.
D. PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE): Click on PPP over Ethernet if you are connecting to
Internet through a DSL modem.
Note: For DSL users, your WAN type is either Dynamic IP Address or PPP over Ethernet. If
you are not sure which one you are using, it is suggested to select PPP over Ethernet for your
WAN type, and if you cannot connect to the Internet with this setting, try to select Dynamic IP
instead. Otherwise, you can call your ISP to confirm which WAN type you are using.
E. PPTP: Some ISPs require the use of PPTP to connect to their services.
F. L2TP: Some ISPs require the use of L2TP to connect to their services
Please see the following instructions for settings of each WAN type:
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