Planex BLW-54PM User Manual page 41

WAN Port MAC Also called Network Adapter Address or Physical Address. This is
Address
a low-level identifier, as seen from the WAN port.
Normally there is no need to change this, but some ISPs require a
particular value, often that of the PC initially used for Internet access.
You can use the Copy from PC button to copy your PC's address
into this field, the Default button to insert the default value, or enter a
value directly.
IP Address
Automatic Also called Dynamic IP Address. This is the default, and the most
common.
Leave this selected if your ISP allocates an IP Address to the BLW-
54PM upon connection.
Specified IP Also called Static IP Address. Select this if your ISP has allocated
Address you a fixed IP Address. If this option is selected, the following data
must be entered.
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DNS
Automatically The DNS (Domain Name Server) address will be obtained
obtain from Serve
automatically from your ISP's server.
Note that if using a fixed IP address, with no login (login is set to
None), then no Server is used, so this option cannot be used.
Use this DNS If this option is selected, you must enter the IP address of the DNS
(Domain Name Server) you wish to use.
Note:
Options screen, will be used
IP Address
The IP Address allocated by the ISP.
Network Mask (Not required for PPPoE)
This is also supplied by your ISP. It must be compatible with the
IP Address above.
Gateway IP Address (Not required for PPPoE)
The address of the router or gateway, as supplied by your ISP.
If the DNS is unavailable, the Backup DNS, entered on the
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