SMC Networks ADSL Barricade SMC7204BRA User Manual page 107

Configuring PPP Interfaces
Field
Default Route
Use DHCP
Use DNS
Oper. Status
Action
108
Description
This field indicates whether the ADSL Barricade
should use the IP address assigned to this
connection as its default route. It can be [Enable]
or [Disable]. See Quick Start on page 7 for an
explanation of default routes.
When set to [Enable], the device will acquire
additional IP information from the ISP's DHCP
server. The PPP connection itself acquires the
device's IP address, mask, DNS address, and
default gateway address. With the DHCP enabled,
the device will acquire IP addresses for other
various server types (WINS, SMTP, POP3, etc. -
these server types are listed on the [DHCP Server
Configuration] page).
When set to [Enable], the DNS address learned
through the PPP connection will be distributed to
clients of the device's DHCP server. This option is
useful only when the ADSL Barricade is configured
to act as a DHCP Server for your LAN. When set to
[Disable], LAN hosts will use the DNS address
preconfigured in the DHCP pool (see Configuring
DHCP Server on page 45) and in the DNS feature.
Ths field indicates whether the link is currently up
or down or if a specific type of data exchange is
under way (e.g., password authorization or
DHCP).
You can use these icons to modify (
( ), and view additional details on (
interface.
), delete
) the PPP