Connect To Internet - ZyXEL Communications NBG6503 User Manual

Chapter 2 Connection Wizard

2.3 Connect to Internet

The Router offers four Internet connection types. They are Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE, or PPTP. The
wizard attempts to detect which WAN connection type you are using.
Figure 4 Detecting your Internet Connection Type
If the wizard does not detect a connection type, you must select one from the drop-down list box.
Check with your ISP to make sure you use the correct type.
Note: If you get an error message, check your hardware connections. Make sure your
Internet connection is up and running.
The following screen depends on your Internet connection type. Enter the details provided by your
Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the fields (if any).
Figure 5 Internet Connection Type
Your Router detects the following Internet Connection type.
Table 3 Internet Connection Type
CONNECTION
TYPE
Static IP
DHCP
PPPoE
PPTP
22
DESCRIPTION
Select the Static IP if an administrator assigns the IP address of your computer.
Select the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) option when the WAN port is used
as a regular Ethernet.
Select the PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) option for a dial-up connection.
Select the PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) option for a dial-up connection, and
your ISP gave you an IP address and/or subnet mask.
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