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Parameter Description

2.1 Cable Modem

Your ISP will automatically give you an IP address.

2.2 Fixed-IP xDSL

Your ISP has given you an IP address already

2.3 Dial-Up xDSL
(PPPoE)

Your ISP requires you to use a Point-to-Point Protocol over
Ethernet (PPPoE) connection.

2.4 PPTP

Your ISP requires you to use a Point-to-Point Tunneling
Protocol (PPTP) connection.

2.5 L2TP

Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol is a common connection method
used in xDSL connections.


Click on one of the WAN types and then proceed to the manual’s relevant sub-section (2.1,
2.2, 2.3, 2.4 or 2.5). Click on Back to return to the previous screen.

2.1 Cable Modem

Choose Cable Modem if your ISP will automatically give you an IP address. Some ISP’s
may also require that you fill in additional information such as MAC address (see screen
below).

"Note

The MAC address section is optional and you can skip this section if
your ISP does not require these settings for you to connect to the
Internet.


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