Wan; Dhcp - Billion BiGuard 2 User Manual

4.4.2 WAN

WAN refers to your Wide Area Network connection. In most cases, this means your
router's connection to the Internet through your ISP.
Connection Method: Select how your router will connect to the Internet. Selections
include Obtain an IP Address Automatically, Static IP Settings, PPPoE
Settings, PPTP Settings, and Big Pond Settings. For each WAN port, the factory
default is DHCP. If your ISP does not use DHCP, select the correct connection
method and configure the connection accordingly. Configurable items will vary
depending on the connection method selected.

4.4.2.1 DHCP

Host Name: Some ISPs authenticate logins using this field.
MAC Address: If your ISP requires you to input a WAN Ethernet MAC, check the
checkbox and enter your MAC address in the blanks below.
DNS: If your ISP requires you to manually setup DNS settings, check the checkbox
and enter your primary and secondary DNS.
RIP: To activate RIP, select Send, Receive, or Both from the drop down menu. To
disable RIP, select Disable from the drop down menu.
MTU: Enter the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) for your network.
Click Apply to save your changes. To reset to defaults, click Reset.
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