Configuration", "WAN Type Configuration" and related configuration windows for each WAN type. For the Internet setup of
each WAN interface, you must specify its WAN type of physical interface first and then its related parameter configuration
for that WAN type. After clicking on the "Edit" button of a physical interface on the "Internet Setup List" window, the
"Internet Connection Configuration" window appears to let you specify the kind of WAN type that you will use for that
physical interface to make an Internet connection. Based on your chosen WAN type, you can configure necessary parameters
in each corresponding configuration window.
WAN Type for Ethernet Interface
Ethernet is a common WAN and uplink interface for M2M routers. Often an xDSL or cable modem is used to provide an
Internet connection. There are various WAN types that can be used to make a connection with your ISP.
Static IP: Select this option if your ISP provides a fixed IP to you when you subscribe to the service.
Dynamic IP: The IP address for the WAN is assigned by a DHCP server each time a connection is made.
PPP over Ethernet: Also known as PPPoE. This WAN type is widely used for ADSL connections. The IP is usually
different for every connection instance.
PPTP: This WAN type is popular in some countries, like Russia.
L2TP: This WAN type is popular in some countries, like Israel.
Configure Ethernet WAN Setting
When the Edit button is applied, the Internet Connection Configuration screen appears. WAN-1 interface is used in this
example.
3.1.2.1 WAN Type
Dynamic IP
When WAN Type is set to Dynamic IP, the following options are displayed:
Figure 53 – Dynamic IP WAN Type Configuration
Item Notes Description
Host Name Optional
setting.
Enter the host name provided by your Service Provider.
ISP Registered
MAC Address
Optional
setting.
Enter the MAC address that you have registered with your service provider or click the Clone
button to clone your PC’s MAC to this field. Usually this is the PC’s MAC address assigned to allow
you to connect to the Internet.
Table 36 – Dynamic IP WAN Type Configuration
Static IP
When WAN Type is set to Static IP, the following options are displayed:
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