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address allocation and delivery of host-specific configuration parameters from a DHCP
server to a host. Some of these parameters are IP address, network mask, and gateway.
NOTE Motorola recommends that the WAN and LAN ports should not be
c. Specify an
series of four numbers expressed in dot notation, for example, 190.188.12.1 (no DNS
names supported).
d. Specify a
available from the ISP for a DSL or cable-modem connection, or from an administrator if
the access point connects to a larger network. A subnet mask uses a series of four
numbers expressed in dot notation. For example, 255.255.255.0 is a valid subnet mask.
e. Define a
a network administrator provides this address.
f. Specify the address of a
provides this address.
g. Optionally, use the
Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) for a high-speed connection that supports this protocol.
Most DSL providers are currently using or deploying this protocol. PPPoE is a data-link
protocol for dialup connections. PPPoE will allow the access point to use a broadband
modem (DSL, cable modem, etc.) for access to high-speed data networks.
h. Select the
port even when client communications to the WAN are idle. Some ISPs terminate
inactive connections, while others do not. In either case, enabling Keep-Alive maintains
the WAN connection, even when there is no traffic. If the ISP drops the connection after
the idle time, the access point automatically reestablishes the connection to the ISP.
i. Specify the
begins, the ISP authenticates the username.
j. Specify the
starts, the ISP authenticates the password.
For additional access point WAN port configuration options, see
on page
6. Select the
configured as DHCP clients at the same time.
IP address
for the access point's WAN connection. An IP address uses a
Subnet Mask
for the access point's WAN connection. This number is
Default Gateway
Primary DNS
Enable PPP over Ethernet
Keep Alive
checkbox to enable occasional communications over the WAN
Username
entered when connecting to the ISP. When the Internet session
Password
entered when connecting to the ISP. When the Internet session
5-17.
LAN#1
tab to set a minimum set of parameters to use the LAN#1 interface.
address for the access point's WAN connection. The ISP or
Server. The ISP or a network administrator
checkbox to enable Point-to-Point
Configuring WAN Settings

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