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Advanced Configuration
Linksys X2000
Internet Connection Type
Select the type of Internet connection your ISP provides from the drop-down
menu. The available types are:
• Automatic Configuration - DHCP
• Static IP
• PPPoE
• PPTP
• L2TP
• Telstra Cable
Automatic Configuration - DHCP
The default Internet Connection Type is Automatic Configuration - DHCP
(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). Keep the default only if your ISP
supports DHCP or if you connect using a dynamic IP address. (This option
usually applies to cable connections.)
Static IP
If you are required to use a fixed IP address to connect to the Internet, select
Static IP.
PPPoE
If you have a DSL connection, check whether your ISP uses Point-to-Point
Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE). If so, select PPPoE.
Connect on Demand or Keep Alive
The Connect on Demand and Keep Alive options let you choose whether
the router connects to the Internet only as needed (useful if your ISP charges
for connect time), or if the router should always be connected. Select the
appropriate option.
PPTP
Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that generally applies to
connections in Europe.
If your PPTP connection supports DHCP or a dynamic IP address, then select
Obtain an IP Address Automatically. If you are required to use a fixed IP
address to connect to the Internet, then select Specify an IP Address and
configure the options below.
L2TP
Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) is a service that generally applies to
connections in Israel.
Telstra Cable
Telstra Cable is a service that generally applies to connections in Australia.
Network Setup
The Network Setup section configures the IP settings for your local network.
Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings
NOTE
To learn more about any field, click Help on the right side of the
screen.
The basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen.
There are two ways to configure the Router’s wireless network(s), manual and
Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a feature that makes it easy to set up your wireless
network. If you have client devices, such as wireless adapters, that support Wi-
Fi Protected Setup, then you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
Configuration View To manually configure your wireless networks, select
Manual.
Manual setup
Set up the wireless network on this screen.
NOTE
After you set up the wireless network(s), set up the wireless security
settings. Go to “Wireless > Wireless Security” on page 14.
