Chapter 3. Internet Access Setup; Introduction - Draytek Vigor2100 Series User Manual

3.1 Introduction

The router connects the group of PCs in your home or office to the
Internet. The router regulates the data that travels between two
networks. The Network Address Translation (NAT) of the router
translates a public IP address for the Internet to several private IP
addresses of a local area network.
IP means Internet Protocol. Every device in an IP-based Network,
including routers, print server, and PCs needs an IP address to identify
its location on the network. The PPPoE, Dynamic/Static IP and PPTP
are three major ways of assigning IP addresses for the Internet to your
router. Setup screen and available features differ relying on what kind
of connection type your ISP offers.
The router supports the Ethernet WAN interface for Internet access.
The following sections will explain more details of various broadband
access setups.
Once you already access Internet via the procedure of "Chapter 1
Quick Start Wizard", you do not need to re-set your settings for
Internet connection unless you would like to change your
configuration.
Internet Access Setup
Internet Access Setup
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