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Section 3 - Configuration Manual Configuration Dynamic (Cable) My Internet Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to obtain IP Address information automatically Connection: from your ISP. Select this option if your ISP does not give you any IP numbers to use. This option is commonly used for cable modem services such as Comcast and Cox. Host Name: The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. Leave blank if you are not sure. Use Unicasting: Check the box if you are having problems obtaining an IP address from your ISP. DNS Servers: Enter the Primary and secondary DNS server IP addresses assigned by your ISP. These addresses are usually obtained automatically from your ISP. Leave at 0.0.0.0 if you did not specifically receive these from your ISP. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1500 is the default MTU. MAC Address: The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port's physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC's MAC Address button to replace the Internet port's MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-857 User Manual 17

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D-Link DIR-857 User Manual
Section 3 - Configuration
Manual Configuration
Dynamic (Cable)
Select
Dynamic IP (DHCP)
to obtain IP Address information automatically
from your ISP. Select this option if your ISP does not give you any IP numbers
to use. This option is commonly used for cable modem services such as
Comcast and Cox.
The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. Leave blank
if you are not sure.
Check the box if you are having problems obtaining an IP address from
your ISP.
Enter the Primary and secondary DNS server IP addresses assigned by your
ISP. These addresses are usually obtained automatically from your ISP. Leave at 0.0.0.0 if you did not specifically receive these from
your ISP.
Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1500 is the default
MTU.
The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended
that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the
Clone Your PC’s MAC Address
button to
replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.
My Internet
Connection:
Host Name:
MAC Address:
DNS Servers:
MTU:
Use Unicasting: