Netgear DG834G DG834Gv5 Reference Manual - Page 26
Changing Your ADSL Settings, ADSL Settings, Multiplexing Method, LLC-based
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Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834G User Manual Table 1-2. Basic Settings Fields Description Settings Description This field appears only if no login is required. Router MAC Address The Ethernet MAC address that will be used by the modem router on the Internet port. Some ISPs register the Ethernet MAC address of the network interface card in your computer when your account is first opened. They will then accept traffic only from the MAC address of that computer. This feature allows your modem router to masquerade as that computer by "cloning" its MAC address. • Use Default Address. Use the default MAC address. • Use Computer MAC Address. The modem router will capture and use the MAC address of the computer that you are now using. You must be using the one computer that is allowed by the ISP. • Use This MAC Address. Enter the MAC address that you want to use. a. Disable NAT only if you plan to install the modem router in a setting where you will be manually administering the IP address space on the LAN side of the router. Changing Your ADSL Settings Note: For information about how to install ADSL filters, see the NETGEAR Router Setup Manual. The default ADSL settings of your modem router work fine for most ISPs. However, some ISPs use a specific multiplexing method and virtual circuit number for the virtual path identifier (VPI) and virtual channel identifier (VCI). Note: You must use the Setup Wizard to select the correct country for the default ADSL settings to work. If your ISP provided you with a multiplexing method or VPI/VCI number, then enter the setting: 1. From the main menu, select ADSL Settings. 2. In the Multiplexing Method drop-down list, select LLC-based or VC-based. 3. Type a number between 0 and 255 for the VPI. The default is 8. 1-10 v1.0, May 2008 Configuring Your Internet Connection