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| Network Settings
WAN Setting
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WAN S
ETTING
The WAN Setting page specifies the Internet connection parameters. Click
on “Network Settings” followed by “WAN”.
By default, the WAN port is configured with DHCP enabled. The options are
Static IP, DHCP (cable modem), PPPoE (DSL modem), PPTP, and L2TP. You
can also enable support for a USB 3G modem as a WAN connection, either
as a primary (Master) link, or as a backup to the WAN port link. Each
option selected changes the parameters that are displayed on the page.
◆
Ethernet Port
— Select the connection type for the WAN port from the
drop-down list. (Default: DHCP).
■
Cable/Dynamic IP (DHCP)
— See
“DHCP” on page 56
.
■
Static (Fixed IP)
— See
“Static IP” on page 57
.
■
PPPoE (ADSL)
— See
“PPPoE” on page 58
.
■
PPTP
— See
“PPTP” on page 59
.
■
L2TP
— See
“L2TP” on page 61
.
■
Disable
— Disables a WAN connection on the WAN port. A single
WAN connection can still be provided using the 3G USB port (see
“3G” on page 62
).
■
Enable MAC Clone
— Some ISPs limit Internet connections to a
specified MAC address of one PC, which is registered with the ISP.
This setting allows you to manually change the MAC address of the
Mini 3G Broadband Router’s WAN port to match the PC MAC address
provided to your ISP for registration. You can enter the registered
MAC address manually by typing it in the box provided. Otherwise,
connect only the PC with the registered MAC address to the Mini 3G
Broadband Router, then click the “Clone your PC’s MAC Address.”
(Default: Disabled)
N
OTE
:
If you are unsure of the PC MAC address originally registered by
your ISP, call your ISP and request to register a new MAC address for your
account. Register the MAC address of the Mini 3G Broadband Router.
◆
USB Port
— Enables support for a WAN connection using a USB 3G
modem. For more information, see
“3G” on page 62
. (Default:
Disabled)
