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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
c. Specify an
series of four numbers expressed in dot notation, for example, 190.188.12.1.
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. Specify 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 a
begins, the ISP authenticates the username.
j. Specify a
starts, the ISP authenticates the password.
6. Click the
interface.
a. Select the
LAN connection. The LAN connection is enabled by default.
Motorola Solutions recommends the WAN and LAN ports should not both
be configured as DHCP clients.
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
LAN#1 tab to set a minimum set of parameters to use the access point LAN
Enable LAN 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
checkbox to forward data traffic over the access point