Help - WAN Port Configuration

Help - WAN Port

This screen provides an alternative to using the Wizard for Internet Access configuration.

Identification
Hostname Normally, there is no need to change the default name, but if your ISP requests that you use a particular Hostname, enter it here.

Domain name If your ISP provided a domain name, enter it here. Otherwise, this may be left blank.

MAC Address Also called Network Adapter Address or Physical Address. This is a low-level identifier, as seen from the WAN port.
Normally there is no need to change this, but some ISPs require a particular value, often that of the PC initially used for Internet access.
You can use the Copy from PC button to copy your PC's address into this field, the Default button to insert the default value, or enter a value directly.

Identification
Hostname	Normally, there is no need to change the default name, but if your ISP requests that you use a particular Hostname, enter it here.
Domain name	If your ISP provided a domain name, enter it here. Otherwise, this may be left blank.
MAC Address	Also called Network Adapter Address or Physical Address. This is a low-level identifier, as seen from the WAN port. Normally there is no need to change this, but some ISPs require a particular value, often that of the PC initially used for Internet access. You can use the Copy from PC button to copy your PC's address into this field, the Default button to insert the default value, or enter a value directly.

IP Address
IP Address
is assigned
automatically Also called Dynamic IP Address. This is the default, and the most common.
Leave this selected if your ISP allocates an IP Address to the Wireless Router upon connection.

Specified
IP Address Also called Static 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
This is also supplied by your ISP. It must be compatible with the IP Address above.

Gateway IP Address
The address of the router or gateway, as supplied by your ISP.

Note:

For "PPPoE" connections, the Network Mask and Gateway IP address are NOT required.
For "PPPoE Unnumbered IP" connections, the Gateway IP address is NOT required.

IP Address
IP Address is assigned automatically	Also called Dynamic IP Address. This is the default, and the most common. Leave this selected if your ISP allocates an IP Address to the Wireless Router upon connection.
Specified IP Address	Also called Static 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 This is also supplied by your ISP. It must be compatible with the IP Address above. Gateway IP Address The address of the router or gateway, as supplied by your ISP. Note: For "PPPoE" connections, the Network Mask and Gateway IP address are NOT required. For "PPPoE Unnumbered IP" connections, the Gateway IP address is NOT required.

DNS
Automatically
obtain from Server The DNS (Domain Name Server) address will be obtained automatically from your ISP's server. Note that if using a fixed IP address, with no login (login is set to "None"), then no Server is used, and this option cannot be used.

Use this DNS If this option is selected, you must enter the IP address of the DNS (Domain Name Server) you wish to use.

Note: If the DNS is unavailable, the "Backup DNS", entered on the "Options" screen, will be used.

DNS
Automatically obtain from Server	The DNS (Domain Name Server) address will be obtained automatically from your ISP's server. Note that if using a fixed IP address, with no login (login is set to "None"), then no Server is used, and this option cannot be used.
Use this DNS	If this option is selected, you must enter the IP address of the DNS (Domain Name Server) you wish to use.
Note: If the DNS is unavailable, the "Backup DNS", entered on the "Options" screen, will be used.

Login
Login Method If your ISP does not use a login method (username, password) for Internet access, leave this at the default value "None (Direct connection)".
Otherwise, check the documentation from your ISP, select the login method used, and enter the required data.

PPPoE - this is the most common login method, widely used with DSL modems. Normally, your ISP will have provided some software to connect and login. This software is no longer required, and should not be used.

PPPoE (Unnumbered IP) - this can only be used if your ISP supports this system, and has allocated you multiple IP addresses. If selected, you must also select "Specified IP Address" above and enter one of the IP addresses allocated to you by your ISP.

PPTP - this is mainly used in Europe. You need to know the PPTP Server address as well as your name and password.

L2TP - rarely used. You need to know the Server address.
Big Pond Cable - for Australia only.

SingTel RAS - for Singapore only.

Login User Name The User Name (or account name) provided by your ISP.

Login Password Enter the password for the login name above.

RAS Plan For SingTel customers only, select the RAS plan you are on.

Server IP Address If using PPTP, L2TP, or Big Pond Cable, enter the IP address of your ISP's server.

Connection behavior Select the desired option:

Automatic Connect/Disconnect
An Internet connection is automatically made when required, and disconnected when idle for the time period specified by the "Auto-disconnect Idle Time-out".
Manual Connect/Disconnect
You must manually establish and terminate the connection.
Keep alive (maintain connection)
The connection will never be disconnected by this device. If disconnected by your ISP, the connection will be re-established immediately. (However, this does not ensure that your Internet IP address will remain unchanged.)

Auto-disconnect
Idle Time-out This field has no effect unless using the Auto-disconnect feature.
If Auto-disconenct is being used, enter the desired idle time-out period (in minutes). After the connection to your ISP has been idle for this time period, the connection will be terminated.

Login Method	If your ISP does not use a login method (username, password) for Internet access, leave this at the default value "None (Direct connection)". Otherwise, check the documentation from your ISP, select the login method used, and enter the required data. PPPoE - this is the most common login method, widely used with DSL modems. Normally, your ISP will have provided some software to connect and login. This software is no longer required, and should not be used. PPPoE (Unnumbered IP) - this can only be used if your ISP supports this system, and has allocated you multiple IP addresses. If selected, you must also select "Specified IP Address" above and enter one of the IP addresses allocated to you by your ISP. PPTP - this is mainly used in Europe. You need to know the PPTP Server address as well as your name and password. L2TP - rarely used. You need to know the Server address. Big Pond Cable - for Australia only. SingTel RAS - for Singapore only.
Login User Name	The User Name (or account name) provided by your ISP.
Login Password	Enter the password for the login name above.
RAS Plan	For SingTel customers only, select the RAS plan you are on.
Server IP Address	If using PPTP, L2TP, or Big Pond Cable, enter the IP address of your ISP's server.
Connection behavior	Select the desired option: Automatic Connect/Disconnect An Internet connection is automatically made when required, and disconnected when idle for the time period specified by the "Auto-disconnect Idle Time-out". Manual Connect/Disconnect You must manually establish and terminate the connection. Keep alive (maintain connection) The connection will never be disconnected by this device. If disconnected by your ISP, the connection will be re-established immediately. (However, this does not ensure that your Internet IP address will remain unchanged.)
Auto-disconnect Idle Time-out	This field has no effect unless using the Auto-disconnect feature. If Auto-disconenct is being used, enter the desired idle time-out period (in minutes). After the connection to your ISP has been idle for this time period, the connection will be terminated.