Linksys WRT54G User Manual page 18

Static IP
If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet,
then select Static IP.
Internet IP Address This is the Router's IP address, when seen from the
WAN, or the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you
need to specify here.
Subnet Mask This is the Router's Subnet Mask, as seen by external users
on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the
Subnet Mask.
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Instant Wireless
Figure 6-4
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Default Gateway Your ISP will provide you with the Default Gateway
Address, which is the ISP server's IP address.
DNS 1 (Required) and DNS 2-3 (Optional) Your ISP will provide you with
at least one DNS (Domain Name System) Server IP Address.
To save your changes on this page, click the Apply button. To cancel any
unsaved changes on this page, click the Cancel button. To get more infor-
mation about the features, click the Help button.
PPPoE
Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet)
to establish Internet connections. If you are connected to the Internet
through a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. If they
do, you will have to enable PPPoE.
Figure 6-5
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