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WAN Commonly Used Configuration Options

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Configuration Section 3 WAN Page - Commonly Used Configuration Options The following configuration options are highlighted in white on the WAN Page, for easy reference. These fields are the most commonly used or adjusted, in supporting typical uses of the WA840 as a wireless-only router. The rest of the configuration options are provided primarily for advanced users. Field Connection Mode: PPPoE Username: PPPoE Password: PPPoE Service Name: Description Sets the method by which an IP address is assigned to the WA840's broadband connection. Select as follows: DHCP - An IP address is dynamically assigned to the WA840, as per the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (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: Static [FOR CONNECTIONS USING PPPoE PROTOCOL] Sets the username for authenticating with a Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) server. This username is provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). FACTORY DEFAULT: (blank) [FOR CONNECTIONS USING PPPoE PROTOCOL] Sets the password for authenticating with a PPP server. This password is provided by your ISP. FACTORY DEFAULT: (blank) [FOR CONNECTIONS USING PPPoE PROTOCOL] Sets the service name as per information provided by your ISP. May be automatically detected and entered for you; otherwise it will need to be entered manually. FACTORY DEFAULT: (blank) WA840 3-17

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Configuration
Section 3
WA840
3-17
WAN Page – Commonly Used Configuration Options
The following configuration options are highlighted in
white
on the WAN Page, for easy
reference.
These fields are the most commonly used or adjusted, in supporting typical uses
of the WA840 as a wireless-only router.
The rest of the configuration options are provided primarily for advanced users.
Field
Description
Connection
Mode:
Sets the method by which an IP address is assigned to the WA840’s
broadband connection.
Select as follows:
DHCP
- An IP address is dynamically assigned to the WA840, as per
the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (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:
Static
PPPoE
Username:
[FOR CONNECTIONS USING PPPoE PROTOCOL]
Sets the username for authenticating with a Point-to-Point Protocol
(PPP) server.
This username is provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
FACTORY DEFAULT:
(blank)
PPPoE
Password:
[FOR CONNECTIONS USING PPPoE PROTOCOL]
Sets the password for authenticating with a PPP server.
This password is provided by your ISP.
FACTORY DEFAULT:
(blank)
PPPoE Service
Name:
[FOR CONNECTIONS USING PPPoE PROTOCOL]
Sets the service name as per information provided by your ISP.
May
be automatically detected and entered for you; otherwise it will need
to be entered manually.
FACTORY DEFAULT:
(blank)