Motorola WR850GP - Manual (Page 50)

Configuration Section 3
WR850 3-17
WAN Page – Commonly Used Configuration Options
The following configuration options are highlighted in
white on the WAN Page, for easy
reference. These fields are the most commonly used or adjusted, in supporting typical uses
of the WR850 as a wired/wireless router.
The rest of the configuration options are provided primarily for advanced users.
Field Description
Connection
Mode:
Sets the method by which an IP address is assigned to the WR850’s
broadband connection.
Select as follows:
DHCP - An IP address is dynamically assigned to the WR850, as
per the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). This is
typically used with cable modems or gateways, and DSL gateways.
Static – An IP address is manually assigned to the WAN connection.
PPPoE - Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) is used.
PPPoE is typically used with DSL modems.
Disabled - The WAN connection is disabled.
FACTORY DEFAULT:
DHCP
PPPoE
Username:
[FOR CONNECTIONS USING PPPoE CONNECTION MODE]
Sets the username for authenticating with a Point-to-Point Protocol
(PPP) server.
This username is provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
FACTORY DEFAULT:
(blank)
PPPoE
Password:
[FOR CONNECTIONS USING PPPoE CONNECTION MODE]
Sets the password for authenticating with a PPP server.
This password is provided by your ISP.
FACTORY DEFAULT:
(blank)
PPPoE Service
Name:
[FOR CONNECTIONS USING PPPoE CONNECTION MODE]
Sets the service name as per information provided by your ISP. May
be automatically detected and entered for you; otherwise it will need
to be entered manually.
FACTORY DEFAULT:
(blank)