Static Ip Address For Wan - D-Link DSL-500T User Manual

Static IP Address for WAN

When the Router is configured to use Static IP
Address assignment for the WAN connection,
you must manually assign a global IP Address,
Subnet Mask and Gateway IP Address used for
the WAN connection. Most users will also to
configure DNS server IP settings in the DNS
Settings configuration menu (see below).
Follow the instruction below to configure the
Router to use Static IP Address assignment for
the WAN connection.
1. Click to select the Static IP Address radio button listed in the WAN Settings options list. The menu
will change to offer a different set of configuration options.
2. Under the ATM VC Setting heading, do not change the PVC (Pvc0) index for the initial connection.
3. Also under the ATM VC Setting, you see two numbers, the VCI and VPI values. Do not change the
VPI or VCI value unless you have been told to do so. These numbers are used to define a unique path
for your connection. If you have been given specific settings for this to configure, type in the correct
values assigned by your ISP.
4. Set the Virtual Circuit setting to Enabled in the pull-down menu if it is not already enabled.
5. Select the Connection Type from the pull-down menu under the Static IP heading. Your ISP should
provide this information to you. The available options are IPOA, 1483 Bridged VC-Mux, 1483 Bridged
LLC, and 1483 Routed VC-Mux. If have not been provided specific information for the Connection
Type setting, leave the default setting.
6. Change the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway Address and (if available) Secondary DNS Server
IP address as instructed by your ISP. Your ISP should have provided these IP settings to you.
7. Set NAT to Enabled unless you have been told to NAT must be Disabled for your account
8. When you are satisfied that all the WAN settings are configured correctly, click on the Apply button.
9. The new settings must be saved and the Router must be restarted for the settings to go into effect. To
Save & Reboot the Router, click on the Tools directory tab and then click the Misc (Miscellaneous)
menu button. In the Miscellaneous menu, click he Save & Reboot button. The Router will save the new
settings and restart. Upon restarting the Router will automatically establish the WAN connection.
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