D-Link DGL-4100 Product Manual - Page 14

WAN The WAN section is where your Internet Connection mode is selected.Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) determines the type of connection that you use. Modes There are three connection modes to choose from as shown below. If you are unsure of your connection settings, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and you can enter the necessary information on the QIG or print this page and write the settings for future reference. Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server Static: Used when your ISP provides you a set IP address that does not change.The IP information is manually entered in your IP configuration settings. IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DHCP: A method of connection where the ISP assigns your IP address when your computer requests one from the ISP's server. Some ISP's require you to make some settings on your side before your computer can connect to the Internet. Host Name PPPoE: A method of connection that requires you to enter a Username and Password (provided by your Internet Service Provider) to gain access to the Internet. Username Password Service Name (Optional All three modes have some common configuration options.The Primary and Secondary DNS Server settings are required for Static configurations and optional for DHCP and PPPoE configurations. The Advanced options on the following page can be modified for any of the three connection modes. You should be able to get the Primary DNS and Secondary DNS Servers settings from your router configuration settings, ISP, or your network administrator. Only the primary DNS server address is required, though it is best to have both the primary and secondary addresses. 14 Using the Configuration Interface Basic > WAN D-Link Systems, Inc.