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3. WAN Network Mode - The Setup Wizard automatically detects most networking
modes. If it does not detect a networking mode, you may have a static IP address.
See Procedure 1, "Collecting Required Information" on page 2.
Confirm the selection or select the correct type of network connection for your
network.
Static IP
DHCP
PPPoE
PPTP
Click on the yellow link for a networking type to see a definition.
Click Next.
Select Static IP if you want to give the
SonicWALL PRO 4100 a specific, unchanging IP address.
Go to "Static IP" on page 10
Select DHCP if your ISP assigns your computer a dynamic IP
address. DHCP is commonly used with cable modems.
Go to "DHCP" on page 10
Select PPPoE if your ISP requires a username and password
to establish a connection and assign a dynamic address.
PPPoE is commonly used with DSL modems.
Go to "PPPoE" on page 11
Select PPTP if you dial into a specific server and log into a
VPN to establish a connection. With PPTP, you can have
either a static or dynamic IP Address.
Go to "PPTP" on page 11
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