Intellinet Network Solutions 524957 User Manual

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ROUTER SETUP

Dynamic IP Address — This connection type means you obtain an

IP address from your Internet service provider (ISP) automatically.

(ISPs that supply a cable modem always use this.) Click “Next”

to advance to the next screen.

Clone MAC: The WAN port of the router has a unique Media

Access Control (MAC) address assigned to it referred to as

“Default MAC.” The “Clone MAC” option is available for special

situations; for example, since an ISP allows only certain MAC

addresses access to the Internet, selecting “MAC Address”

and clicking “Clone MAC” modifies your WAN port’s MAC

address in order to avoid detection of the router, which can

lead to a service disconnect.

Static IP — This connection type allows you to maintain the same

IP address over time (unlike “temporary” dynamic IP addresses

that are assigned with each Internet connection). Click “Next” to

 

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