Planet Technology XRT-411 - Manual (Page 73)

Advanced Features
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IP Address
Automatic 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
Broadband Router upon connection.
Specified IP
Address Also called Static IP Address. Select this if your ISP has allo-
cated you a fixed IP Address. If this option is selected, the
following data must be entered.
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IP Address
The IP Address allocated by the ISP.
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Network Mask (Not required for PPPoE)
This is also supplied by your ISP. It must be compatible
with the IP Address above.
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Gateway IP Address (Not required for PPPoE)
The address of the router or gateway, as supplied by your
ISP.
DNS
Automatically
obtain from
Serve 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, so 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.
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PPPoE - this is the most common login method, widely
used with DSL modems. Normally, your ISP will have pro-
vided some software to connect and login. This software is
no longer required, and should not be used.
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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 allo-
cated to you by your ISP.
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PPTP - this is mainly used in Europe. You need to know
the PPTP Server address as well as your name and pass-
word.
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L2TP - this is not widely used. You need to know the PPTP
Server address as well as your name and password.
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Big Pond Cable - for Australia only.
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SingTel RAS - for Singapore only.