ActionTec GS204AD9-01 User Manual page 39

Actiontec Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway User Manual
Transparent Bridging
Select this option to use the Gateway as a transparent bridge only if directed to do
so by your ISP. This option should only be used if the Gateway is being used as a
Modem to connect one computer to the Internet via a DSL connection. When the
Gateway is being used as a transparent bridge, it does not provide any firewall
security.
Obtain an IP Address through PPPoE or PPPoA
Select this option to allow the Gateway to use the Point-to-Point over Ethernet
( ) or Point-to-Point over ( ) protocol.
PPPoE ATM PPPoA
If a User Name, Password and/or Static IP was entered during Basic Setup, it
should be displayed in the "Broadband Connection via " screen. If
PPPoE/PPPoA
not, enter the information now. If the information is unavailable, contact your
Internet Service Provider ( .
ISP)
Obtain an IP Through DHCP
Select this option to allow the modem to query the Internet Service Provider (
ISP)
and receive address and routing information. Some s need to authenticate
IP ISP
their end users with a Host Name and/or Domain Name. If this is the case, check
with the for a host name and domain name and enter them in the "Broadband
ISP
Connection via " screen. If the does not require these settings, leave the
DHCP ISP
text boxes blank.
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