Configure The Broadband Network Port; Configure The Broadband Port For Dhcp - Proxim Skyline User Manual

Configuration
Configure the Broadband Network Port
There are three common configurations for the broadband port of the Skyline
Broadband Gateway, depending on your ISP.
DHCP ........................... If your ISP serves an IP Address dynamically each time
you connect to the Internet, see "Configure the Broadband Port for DHCP" below.
Fixed IP Address.......... If your ISP has given you a fixed IP Address, see
"Configure the Broadband Port for a Fixed IP Address" on page 19.
PPPoE.......................... If your ISP is using PPPoE (EnterNet, MacPoet or WinPoet)
see "Configure the Broadband Port for PPPoE" on page 20.

Configure the Broadband Port for DHCP

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Open the Configurations page of the web utility. Leave the default Direct
Connection selected in the Broadband Port section, and click Configure.
Enter the necessary information into the fields provided:
• Device Name: : : : Enter any host name, network name or client ID from your ISP.
• Hardware (MAC) Address: : : : If your ISP asks for the MAC Address of the
device connecting to the cable/DSL modem, give them this information. The
Hardware (MAC) Address Screen link opens the Hardware (MAC) Address
Screen. See page 28 for more information about this link.
• IP Address: : : : Enable the DHCP (Dynamic IP Address) radio button.
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