Configuring A Bridged Connection For The Wan - Siemens C2-010 User Manual

C2-010 / C2-010-I ADSL2+ Router User's Guide

4.2.1 Configuring a Bridged Connection for the WAN

A bridged connection between your ISP and your LAN (the computers in your house or office) is the
simplest type of connection possible. The ADSL2+ Router will simply convert the incoming and outgoing
packets to the correct format for each side of the connection (Ethernet for the LAN, ATM for the WAN).
For a bridged connection it will be necessary for most users to install additional software (supplied by
your ISP) on any computer that will use the ADSL2+ Router for Internet access. The additional software is
used for the purpose of identifying and verifying your account, and then granting Internet access to the
computer requesting the connection (that is, the software supplied by your ISP will handle giving your
Username and Password to the computer at your ISP that will then connect you to the Internet). The
connection software requires the user to enter the User Name and Password for the ISP account. This
information is stored on the computer on the LAN, not in the ADSL2+ Router for a bridged connection.
Follow the instructions below to configure a Bridged connection for the WAN interface.
Note: Please note that the menu shown above will change depending on which WAN Type and Connection
Type you select.
To configure a Bridged mode connection, perform the steps listed below. Some of the settings do not need
to be changed the first time the device is set up, but can be changed later if you choose. See the table below
for a description of all the settings available in this menu.
1. Choose the Bridge Mode option from the WAN Settings pull-down menu.
2. Under the ATM Interface settings at the top of the menu (including VPI, VCI, and Virtual Circuit) should
not be changed unless you have been instructed to change them. However, if you are instructed to change
the VPI or VCI values, type in the values assigned for your account. Leave the ATM Interface and Virtual
Circuit setting at the default (Pcv0 and Enabled) values for now. This can be used later if you are
configuring multiple virtual circuits for your ADSL service.
3. Under the Bridge Mode heading, choose the Connection Type from the pull-down menu. This defines
both the connection type and encapsulation method used for your ADSL service. The available options are
1483 Bridged IP LLC and 1483 Bridged IP VC-Mux. If have not been provided specific information for the
Connection Type setting, leave the default setting.
Figure 4-4 WAN Settings Menu – Bridge Mode
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