Efficient Networks SpeedStream 5100 Series - Manual (Page 44)

SpeedStream Router User Guide
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A confirmation screen displays.
RFC2684
Note This option may not be available on your router configuration.
The SpeedStream router supports two basic types of connections, Point-to-Point (PPP) and RFC2684.
Typically, RFC2684 connections rely on a server located on the Wide Area Network (WAN) to supply the
modem a dynamic IP address and other IP-based configuration parameters for the router’s WAN-side
interface. To accomplish this, the router executes a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client
associated with the WAN-side connection. This client, in turn, communicates with the DHCP server
located on the WAN.
Under certain circumstances, this automated procedure may not be desirable or even possible. In such
situations, you will need to disable the DHCP client on the router and manually define the required IP
configuration parameters, as supplied by your service provider.
RFC2684 Configuration Options
• Connection:
The connection for which you Want to enable RFC2684.
• DHCP:
Enable/Disable the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol for this connection.
• IP Address:
The IP address to be used for the WAN-side of the modem, normally obtained from a DHCP server
located on the WAN somewhere.
• IP Netmask:
The netmask corresponding to the above IP address.
• Default Gateway:
The IP address of a router located on the
WAN to be used as the "gateway" to the
WAN.
• DNS Server:
The IP address of a DNS server located
on the WAN to be used to resolve domain
name/IP addresses.
To configure RFC2684 settings:
1. Select the connection for which you Want
to enable RFC2684.
Contact your Service Provider for the following information.
2. To disable DHCP, select Disabled.