TRENDnet TEW-639GR User Guide - Page 11

Network, 1.1 Network: WAN Setting - access point

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4.1 Network 4.1.1 Network: WAN Setting WAN Connection Type There are several connection types to choose from: Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Russia PPTP. If you are unsure of your connection method, please contact your Internet Service Provider. 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. You must enter the IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, Primary DNS Server, and Secondary DNS Server. Your ISP provides you with all of this information. DHCP A method of connection where the ISP assigns your IP address when your router requests one from the ISP's server. Host Name: Some ISP's may check your computer's Host Name. The Host Name identifies your system to the ISP's server. PPPoE Select this option if your ISP requires you to use a PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) connection. DSL providers typically use this option. This method of connection requires you to enter a Username and Password (provided by your Internet Service Provider) to gain access to the Internet. Reconnect Mode: Typically PPPoE connections are not always on. The router allows you to set the reconnection mode. The settings are: Always on: A connection to the Internet is always maintained. On demand: A connection to the Internet is made as needed. Manual: You have to open up the Web-based management interface and click the Connect button manually any time that you wish to connect to the Internet. 11

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4.1 Network
4.1.1 Network: WAN Setting
WAN Connection Type
There are several connection types to choose from: Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP,
and Russia PPTP. If you are unsure of your connection method, please contact your Internet
Service Provider. 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. You must enter the IP address, Subnet
Mask, Gateway, Primary DNS Server, and Secondary DNS Server. Your ISP provides you with
all of this information.
DHCP
A method of connection where the ISP assigns your IP address when your router requests one
from the ISP's server.
Host Name:
Some ISP's may check your computer's Host Name. The Host Name identifies
your system to the ISP's server.
PPPoE
Select this option if your ISP requires you to use a PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over
Ethernet) connection. DSL providers typically use this option. This method of connection
requires you to enter a
Username
and
Password
(provided by your Internet Service Provider)
to gain access to the Internet.
Reconnect Mode:
Typically PPPoE connections are not always on. The router allows you to
set the reconnection mode. The settings are:
Always on:
A connection to the Internet is always maintained.
On demand:
A connection to the Internet is made as needed.
Manual:
You have to open up the Web-based management interface and click the Connect
button manually any time that you wish to connect to the Internet.