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WAN
Enable
Ethernet Port
Normally, this should be left at the default value of
Enabled
.
•
If no DSL or Cable modem is connected to the WAN (Ethernet)
port, then this setting should be Disabled.
•
If Internet access via the Serial Port is Enabled, this setting will be
automatically Disabled. It is not possible to simultaneously use both
the WAN (Ethernet) port and the Serial (RS232) port for Internet ac-
cess.
IP Address
from ISP
Dynamic IP Address
. This is the default, and the most common.
Leave this selected if your ISP allocates an IP Address to the Wireless
Gateway upon connection.
Fixed IP Address
. Select this if your ISP has allocated you a fixed IP
Address. If this option is selected, the following data must be entered.
•
IP Address
.
The IP Address allocated by the ISP.
•
Network Mask (Not required for PPPoE)
This is also supplied by your ISP. It must be compatible with the IP
Address above.
•
Gateway IP Address (Not required for PPPoE)
The address of the Gateway or gateway, as supplied by your ISP.
•
DNS IP Address
The DNS (Domain Name Server) IP Address provided by your ISP.
If required, additional DNS entries can be made on the Options
screen.
PPPoE
If your ISP uses PPPoE, enable this checkbox and enter the data in the
PPPoE section, as described below.
If your ISP's data does not mention "PPPoE", do NOT enable this option.
Account/User
Name
The "Login" name, or the name of the Internet account provided by your
ISP.
Password
and Verify
Enter the password for the above account.
Re-enter the password in the Verify field, to ensure it is correct.
Connect
on Demand
Normally, this should be Enabled.
If disabled, you must use the Connect button on the
Status
screen to
establish a connection.
Disconnect
after Idle
Enable this if you wish an idle connection to be terminated.
If enabled, enter the idle time-out period (in minutes) in the field pro-
vided. After the connection to your ISP has been idle for this time period,
the connection will be terminated.
Wireless
SSID
(Service Set
Identifier)
To communicate, all Wireless stations MUST use the same SSID/ESSID.
You can either change this value, or change your client Wireless stations,
to ensure this.
The default SSID value for the Wireless Gateway is default.
Note! The SSID is case sensitive.