WatchGuard Technologies WatchGuard SOHO and SOHO | tc Network Card User Manual


 
User Guide 2.3 13
Configuring your public network
of Ethernet and PPP by simulating a standard Dial-Up connection.
It is popular among many ISPs because it enables them to use
existing Dial-Up infrastructure such as billing, authentication, and
security for DSL and cable modems.
Determining whether your ISP uses dynamic or
static addressing
Most ISPs support both dynamic and static addressing. To
determine if your connection to the Internet is dynamic or static:
1Click
Start => Settings => Control Panel.
The Control Panel window appears.
2 Double-click the Network icon.
The Network dialog box appears.
3 Double-click the TCP/IP network component which is bound
to your Ethernet card. Look for (Ethernet) in parentheses.
Reminder: The wording may differ slightly depending on the operating
system and it’s unique settings. A similar option, however, is found on all
platforms.