Motorola WR850GP - Manual (Page 51)

Section 3 Configuration
3-18 WR850
WAN Page – All Configuration Options
Options related to:
SELECTING THE WR850 BROADBAND CONNECTION MODE
Field Description
Connection:
(ADVANCED)
Your WR850 allows you to store multiple profiles for your broadband
connection. This field allows you to select which of multiple
connection profiles you wish to configure.
Note:
You may add additional connections by clicking the New button.
You may delete connections by clicking the Delete button.
FACTORY DEFAULT:
One connection, called “Default Connection.”
Description:
(ADVANCED)
Sets a name for the selected connection.
FACTORY DEFAULT:
The first connection is called “Default Connection.”
New connections default to “Connection [X]”, where [X] is a number
(e.g., the second connection defaults to “Connection 2”).
Interface:
(ADVANCED)
Sets the interface used by the selected connection. Currently, the
factory default is the only option.
FACTORY DEFAULT:
The built-in WR850 WAN MAC address.
Connection
Mode:
Sets the method by which an IP address is assigned to the selected
connection. Select as follows:
DHCP - An IP address is dynamically assigned to the WR850, as
per the Dynamic Host Configuration Connection Mode (DHCP). This
is typically used with cable modems or gateways, and DSL
gateways.
Static – An IP address is manually assigned to the WAN connection.
PPPoE - Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) is used.
PPPoE is typically used with DSL modems.
Disabled - The WAN connection is disabled.
FACTORY DEFAULT:
DHCP
Primary:
(ADVANCED)
Sets the selected connection to be the primary connection in use.
Select Yes or No.
FACTORY DEFAULT:
Yes