Version 6.2 295 February 2011
SIP User's Manual 3. Web-Based Management
♦ Point-to-Point: Specifies if a point-to-point links is established, or permits the
device to establish a point-to-point link. The possible field values are Enable,
Disable, or Auto.
♦ Edge: Specifies if a edge links is established, or permits the device to
establish a point-to-point link. The possible field values are Enable, Disable,
or Auto.
3.3.3.9.3 WAN Ethernet
The WAN Ethernet connection can connect the device to another network directly or via an
external modem. The Connection Wizard provides three methods to configure this
connection:
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (see ''Dynamic Host Control Protocol'' on page
295)
Manual IP Addre
ss Configuration (see ''Manual WAN IP Address'' on page 296)
Point-to-Poi
nt Protocol over Ethernet (see ''Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet
(PPPoE)'' on page 297)
3.3.3.9.3.1 Dynamic Host Control Protocol
The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) connection wizard utility is one of the
three methods used to configure the physical WAN Ethernet connection. It is a dynamic
negotiation method, where the client obtains an IP address automatically from the service
provider when connecting to the Internet.
¾ To configure a DHCP connection:
1. In the 'Connections' page, click the New
icon; the Connection Wizard opens.
2. Select the 'Internet Connection' option, and then click Next; the Internet connection
options are displayed.
Figure 3-223: Ethernet Connection Option
3. Select the 'Ethernet Connection' option, and then click Next; the following page
appears.
Figure 3-224: Selecting Internet Ethernet Connection
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