Edimax Technology BR-6204WLg - Manual (Page 31)

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If you select ‘Static IP’ as connection type:
Item Name Description
IP Address Input the IP address assigned by your Internet
Service Provider. You can only use the IP address
assigned by your Internet Service Provider, or
you’ll not be able to access Internet.
Subnet Mask Input the subnet mask assigned by your Internet
Service Provider.
How to select the type of Internet Connection?
Static IP - You should select this connection type when our Internet Service
Provider assigns you with a specific IP address. You must know this IP address
before you can access Internet.
DHCP Client - Your Internet Service Provider requires you to use DHCP client to
obtain an IP address from them. Many Internet Service Provider which uses cable /
ADSL modem to provide Internet access will use this kind of connection.
PPPoE - Your Internet Service Provider requires you to use PPPoE client to obtain
an IP address from them. Many Internet Service Provider which uses ADSL
modem to provide Internet access will use this kind of connection.
PPTP / L2TP - Your Internet Service Provider requires you to use PPTP / L2TP
client to obtain an IP address from them. Or you want to establish a connection
with a remote PPTP / L2TP connection server.