SMC Networks SMC7008ABR User Manual
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3. If you need to “Clone” the MAC
Address from your network card,
click “Clone MAC Address.” The
MAC Address eld will display the
new address.
4. Click “ENTER” when nished.
A Domain Name Server (DNS) is like an index of names and Web
addresses. If you type a Web address into your browser, such as
www.smc-europe.com, a DNS server will nd that name in its index
and nd the matching IP address: 198.137.240.92. Most ISPs provide
a DNS server for speed and convenience. Since you are connecting to
the Internet with dynamic IP settings, it is likely that your DNS servers
are also provided dynamically.
5. If you are connecting to the
Internet with a dynamic IP
address, you probably do not
need to enter anything here.
However, if there is a DNS server
that you would rather use, enter
the DNS server addresses in the
spaces provided.
6. Click “ENTER” when nished.
Many ISPs use modems that automatically congure themselves.
Sometimes connection information is stored on the modem and needs
to be updated. You may need to shut down and restart your modem
after you have congured your Barricade.
7. Restart your cable modem by removing the power, waiting a few
seconds, and then reconnecting it.