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Chapter 4 – Configuring the RouteFinder
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder SOHO RF820/RF820-AP & RF830/RF830-AP User Guide (S000399E) 22
Wizard Setup
ISP Settings
WAN 1
Select the way the IP Address should be assigned for the WAN link. The default is DHCP Client.
When you select Static IP or PPPoE, the input fields change.
• WAN 1 DHCP Client Choice
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a protocol that allows individual devices on
an IP network to get their own network configuration information (IP address, subnet mask,
broadcast address, etc.) from a DHCP server.
Present Status: If the DHCP client is not enabled, the following message displays: Present
Status: IP address is not obtained from DHCP server. If DHCP client is enabled, and if the IP
address has been assigned by the DHCP server, then the following values will display:
Assigned IP Address
Mask
DHCP Server Address
DNS Address
Gateway Address
Renew Time
The time that the DHCP client should begin to contact its server to renew the lease it
has obtained.
Expiry Time
Expiry time is the time that the DHCP client must stop using the lease if it has not been
able to contact a server in order to renew.
Use Peer DNS IP Address
Check this box if you want the DNS server addresses from the peer (DHCP server) is
to be obtained.
Note: The DNS address obtained from the DHCP server will be displayed on the
Network Setup > Interface screen.
Primary DNS
In this field, enter a primary domain server name (DNS). DNS (Domain Naming
System) allows you to enter a name (i.e., mydomain.com) to be used in place of the
computer's numeric IP address.
Secondary DNS
In this field, enter a secondary domain server name
• WAN 1 Static IP Choice
If you choose Static IP for WAN 1, the IP Address (default is 192.168.100.1) and the
Subnet Mask (default is 255.255.255.0) fields displays.
Enter the Default Gateway, the Primary DNS address and the Secondary DNS address for
the IP address provided.