Setup > Basic Setup; Language; Internet Setup - Cisco EA2700 User Manual

Linksys EA-Series
Setup > Basic Setup
The first screen that appears is the Basic Setup screen This allows you to change
the router's general settings

Language

Select your language To use a different language, select one from the drop-
down menu The language of the browser-based utility will change five seconds
after you select another language

Internet Setup

The Internet Setup section configures the router to your Internet connection
Most of this information can be obtained through your Internet Service
Provider (ISP)
Internet Connection Type
Select the type of Internet connection your ISP provides from the drop-down
menu The available types are:
• Automatic Configuration - DHCP
•
Static IP
• PPPoE
•
PPTP
• L2TP
• Bridge Mode
Automatic Configuration - DHCP
The default Internet Connection Type is Automatic Configuration - DHCP
(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Keep the default only if your ISP
supports DHCP or if you connect using a dynamic IP address (This option
usually applies to cable connections )
Static IP
If you are required to use a fixed IP address to connect to the Internet, select
Static IP
PPPoE
If you have a DSL connection, check whether your ISP uses Point-to-Point
Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) If so, select PPPoE
PPTP
Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that generally applies to
connections in Europe If your PPTP connection supports DHCP or a dynamic IP
address, then select obtain an IP Address Automatically If you are required
to use a fixed IP address to connect to the Internet, then select Specify an IP
Address and configure the options below
Advanced Configuration
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