Actiontec electronic R4500U - Manual (Page 34)

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Chapter 3 Using Advanced Settings
3. The “Configuring the Advanced Settings” screen appears. Choose the setting
to be changed from the menu on the left, or click Next to go to the “WAN IP
Address” screen.
WAN IP Address
Selecting WAN IP Address in the “Configuring the Advanced Settings” screen
generates the “WAN IP Address” screen. WAN IP Address allows manual set up of
the broadband connection of the Modem. There are five options: Configured as a
Modem, Configured as a Router - obtain an IP Address through PPPoE,
Configured as a Router - obtain an IP Address through PPPoA, Configured as a
Router - obtain an IP Address through DHCP Obtain an IP Address Through
DHCP, and Specify a Static IP Address.
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Note: Some DSL providers use PPP o E to establish communica-
tion with an end user, while others use static IP . Cable modem
providers and other types of broadband Internet connections
(such as fixed point wireless) may use either
DHCP or Static IP
address. If unsure about which connection is present, check
with the
ISP before continuing.