TP-Link TL-R460 User Manual

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TL-R460

Cable/DSL Router User Guide

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2. Static

IP

If you are given a fixed IP (static IP), please select Static IP (shown in Figure 4-5), and

then fixed IP parameters specified by your ISP.

Figure 4-5

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IP Address - Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.

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Subnet Mask - Enter the subnet Mask in dotted-decimal notation provided by your

ISP, usually is 255.255.255.0.

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Default Gateway - Enter the gateway IP address in dotted-decimal notation

provided by your ISP (Optional).

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MTU Size - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most

Ethernet networks is 1500 Bytes. For some ISPs you may need to modify the MTU.

But this is rarely required, and should not be done unless you are sure it is

necessary for your ISP connection.

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Primary DNS - Type the DNS address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your

ISP (Optional).

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Secondary DNS - Type another DNS address in dotted-decimal notation provided

by your ISP if provided (Optional).

3. PPPoE

If you are given a user name and a password, please select PPPoE (shown in Figure

4-6). If you are not sure which connection type you use currently, please contact your ISP

to obtain the correct information.

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