Edimax Technology Broadband Router - Manual (Page 21)

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2.2.1 Dynamic IP
Choose the Dynamic IP selection if your ISP will automatically give you an IP address. Some ISP ’s may also require that
you fill in additional information such as Host Name, Domain Name and MAC address (see chapter 1 “Cable Modem” for
more detail)
2.2.2 Static IP Address
Select Static IP address if your ISP has given you a specific IP address for you to use. Your ISP should provide all the
information required in this section. (See chapter 1
“Fixed IP” for more detail)
2.2.3 PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet)
Select PPPoE if your ISP requires the PPPoE protocol to connect you to the Internet. Your ISP should provide all the
information required in this section. (See chapter 1
“PPPoE” for more detail)
2.2.4 PPTP
Select PPTP if your ISP requires the PPTP protocol to connect you to the Internet. Your ISP should provide all the
information required in this section. (See chapter 1
“PPTP” for more detail)
2.2.5 L2TP
Select L2TP if your ISP requires the L2TP protocol to connect you to the Internet. Your ISP should provide all the
information required in this section. (See chapter 1
“L2TP” for more detail)
2.2.6 Telstra Big Pond
Select Telstra Big Pond if your ISP requires the Telstra Big Pond protocol to connect you to the Internet. Your ISP should
provide all the information required in this section. Telstra Big Pond protocol is used by the ISP in Australia. (See chapter
1
“Telstra Big Pond” for more detail)
2.2.7 DNS
A Domain Name System (DNS) server is like an index of IP addresses and Web addresses. If you type a Web address
into your browser, such as www.router.com, a DNS server will find that name in its index and the matching IP address.
Most ISPs provide a DNS server for speed and convenience. If your Service Provider connects you to the Internet with
dynamic IP settings, it is likely that the DNS server IP address is provided automatically. However, if there is a DNS
server that you would rather use, you need to specify the IP address of that DNS server here.
Parameters Description
DNS address
This is the ISP ’s DNS server IP address that they gave you; or you can specify your
own preferred DNS server IP address
Secondary DNS Address
(optional)
This is optional. You can enter another DNS server ’s IP address as a backup. The
secondary DNS will be used should the above DNS fail.
Click <Apply> at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advance
sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place)