D-Link DFL-500 - Manual (Page 17)

DFL-500 User Manual
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• Set the IP address and netmask of the external interface to the external IP address and netmask that
you recorded in NAT/Route mode settings .
To set the manual IP address and netmask, enter:
set system interface external static ip <IP address> <netmask>
Example
set system interface external static ip 204.23.1.5 255.255.255.0
To set the external interface to use DHCP, enter:
set system interface external dhcp connection enable
To set the external interface to use PPPoE, enter:
set system interface external pppoe username <user name> password
<password> connection enable
Example
set system interface external pppoe username [email protected] password
mypass connection enable
• Confirm that the addresses are correct. Enter:
get system interface
The CLI lists the IP address, netmask and other settings for each of the DFL-500 NPG interfaces as
well as the mode of the external interface (manual, DHCP, or PPPoE).
• Set the default route to the Default Gateway IP Address that you recorded in
NAT/Route mode
settings (not required for DHCP and PPPoE). Enter:
set system route number <number> gw1 <IP address>
Example
set system route number 1 gw1 204.23.1.2
You have now completed the initial configuration of your DFL-500 NPG and you can proceed to connect the
DFL-500 NPG to your network using the information in
Connecting to your networks .
Connecting to your networks
When you have completed the initial configuration, you can connect your DFL-500 NPG between your internal
network and the Internet.
There are two 10/100 BaseTX connectors on the DFL-500 NPG:
• Internal for connecting to your internal network,
• External for connecting to the Internet.
To connect the DFL-500 NPG:
• Connect the Internal interface to the hub or switch connected to your internal network.
• Connect the External interface to the Internet.
Connect to the public switch or router provided by your Internet Service Provider. If you are a DSL or
cable subscriber, connect the External interface to the internal or LAN connection of your DSL or
cable modem.