Intellinet Network Solutions 524957 Network Router User Manual


 
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ROUTER SETUP
Dynamic IP Address — This connection type means you obtain an
IP address from your Internet service provider (ISP) automatically.
(ISPs that supply a cable modem always use this.) Click “Next”
to advance to the next screen.
Clone MAC: The WAN port of the router has a unique Media
Access Control (MAC) address assigned to it referred to as
“Default MAC.” The “Clone MAC” option is available for special
situations; for example, since an ISP allows only certain MAC
addresses access to the Internet, selecting “MAC Address”
and clicking “Clone MAC” modies your WAN port’s MAC
address in order to avoid detection of the router, which can
lead to a service disconnect.
Static IP — This connection type allows you to maintain the same
IP address over time (unlike “temporary” dynamic IP addresses
that are assigned with each Internet connection). Click “Next” to