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WAN Status
The WAN Status tab allows you to view the status of the connection
between the WAN port of the unit and the ISP (internet service provider).
WAN Access specifies the encapsulation method
used by the network and consists of the following
types:
PPPoE is point-to-point protocol over
Ethernet.
PPPoA is point-to-point protocol over ATM.
DHCP is Dynamic Host Control Protocol
which is used to dynamically assign an IP
address for the client node on the network.
Static IP is the current location assigned by
the service provider or user.
IPoA stands for classical Internet Protocol over ATM.
WAN Status value changes as per current WAN Status.
Assigned IP displays IP address information assigned to the unit that is
connected to the network.
Gateway is the IP address of the default gateway.
Subnet Mask is the network address used to identify if the IP address is
within the same WAN.
DNS1 is the address of the primary domain name server to be used by
the unit.
DNS2 is the address of the secondary domain name server to be used
by the unit.
VPI is the virtual path identifier value. Not available in PTM mode.
VCI is the virtual circuit identifier value. Not available in PTM mode.