Internet connection settings – Dell 2300 Wireless Broadband Router User Manual
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WPA Group Rekey Interval is used to specify the frequency of encryption key rotations. The lower the number,
the faster your encryption key will rotate, however, setting this number too low may cause your wireless network
to slow down.
WPA Encryption
WPA Encryption has 2 choices: TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - it is the most commonly used encryption
method and AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) - it can be used if your wireless clients do not support TKIP.
Click NEXT to continue.
Internet Connection Settings
It is only necessary to specify these settings when the Wireless Broadband Router is used as a router. To determine the set of
information of ISP settings you need, refer to the
NOTE: The Setup Wizard enters the required Cable/xDSL ISP settings into the router after you select "Installation"
and "Setup First Computer" and complete the installation successfully. Only if the Setup Wizard is not successful in
establishing an Internet connection should the Cable/xDSL ISP settings need to be changed with the options provided
here.
NOTE: If the device is put in AP mode, the Internet Connection Settings will not be available.
Your ISP requires you to input Host Computer Name or Domain Name
If your ISP requires that you input a host computer name or domain name, check the box titled Your ISP
requires you to input Host Computer Name or Domain Name. This box should only be checked if your cable-
based ISP has provided you with a host or computer name and/or a domain name. Enter the appropriate values
in the fields provided.
Click the NEXT button to continue.
NOTE: Host computer names and domain names are only used by cable-modem ISPs.
Your ISP requires you to input WAN Ethernet Mac
If your ISP requires that you input a WAN Ethernet MAC address, check the box titled Your ISP requires you to
input WAN Ethernet MAC. In the field provided, enter the public WAN (cable/xDSL) MAC address assigned to
your Wireless Broadband Router. You can find the WAN MAC address on the back panel of the Wireless
Broadband Router or on the Device Information page on the web-based configuration tool.
Click the NEXT button to continue.
Connection Type
Select the Connection Type from the list. There are four options available.
Cable Modem
DSL (Static)
DSL (PPPoE)
PPTP
Cable Modem Settings