D-Link 502G User Guide - Page 38

DSL-502G ADSL Router User's Guide Click on the OK button on the bottom of the window. A new screen appears: The Save changes and reboot system? message prompt offers two option: A. You can save the configuration changes and restart the device now by clicking OK; or, B. If you want to change the user name and password used to access the Web Manager, select the "Continue and do 'Save Changes' later" option and click OK, and go to the System Username and Password menu in the Maintenance folder. RFC 1483 Bridged Ethernet Connections If you are using the "Bridged Ethernet" method for the WAN connection, the global IP settings must be configured in another device. When using this connection method, the device functions as a bridge, so it is does not perform any IP functions. The device will have a IP address on the LAN, but not on the WAN interface. After changing the connection profile to Bridge with RFC 1483, you will need to configure the PC or server connected to the DSL-502G so the WAN interface a way to obtain a global IP address. This can be accomplished in different ways according to the circumstances of your network and the nature of your ADSL subscriber account. Your network service provider will give you instructions or additional computer software as needed to handle global IP settings for your account. IPoA Connections IPoA connections may require that global IP settings be configured for the device manually or be configured to use DHCP to obtain these settings. If you are instructed to set the WAN IP address manually or use DHCP, read the IPoA Configuration section of Chapter 5. Otherwise, the connection will be established upon restarting the device. 26