Broadband VPN Gateway User Guide
WAN Port Configuration
The WAN Port option is on the Setup menu.
Figure 7: WAN Port Screen
Data - WAN Port Screen
WAN Port Settings
Connections
Normally, this can be left at "Automatic". If the device attached to
the WAN Port has problems making a connection, you can select the
setting required or preferred by the other device.
Connection Type
Select the login method used, and enter the required data.
• Static IP - Select this if your ISP has allocated you a fixed IP
Address. If this option is selected, you must enter the data in the
Static IP Settings section.
• Dynamic IP - This is the default, and the most common. Leave
this selected if your ISP allocates an IP Address to the Wireless
Router upon connection.
• PPPoE - This is the most common login method, widely used
with DSL modems. Normally, your ISP will have provided some
software to connect and login. This software is no longer re-
quired, and should not be used.
Static IP Settings
IP Address
The IP Address allocated by the ISP.
Subnet Mask
This is also supplied by your ISP. It must be compatible with the IP
Address above.
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