D-Link DSR-500N User Manual (English)

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Section 5 - Connect to the Internet

Connect to the Internet

This router has two WAN ports that can be used to establish a connection to the internet. It is assumed that you

have arranged for internet service with your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Please contact your ISP or network

administrator for the conguration information that will be required to setup the router.

Dynamic IP

Path: Network > Internet > WAN1 Settings

Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to obtain IP address information automatically from your Internet Service Provider.

Field Description

Host Name Enter a host name if required by your ISP.

DNS Server Source

Select either Get Dynamically from ISP or Use These DNS Servers to manually enter DNS

servers

Primary DNS Server If you selected “Use These DNS Servers”, enter the primary DNS server IP address.

Secondary DNS Server If you selected “Use These DNS Servers”, enter the secondary DNS server IP address.

MAC Address Source

Select Use Default MAC to use the MAC address from the WAN1 port to associate with your

modem/ISP, Clone your PC’s MAC to use the MAC address of the computer you are currently

using to associate with your modem/ISP, or Use this MAC to manually enter a MAC address.

MAC Address If you selected Use this MAC, enter the MAC address you want to associate with your ISP.

MTU Size Select to use the default MTU value (1500) or select Custom to enter your own value.

Custom MTU Enter a MTU value to optimize performance with your ISP.

Port Speed Select a value from the drop-down menu. The default value is Auto-Sense.

Save Click Save to save and activate your settings.

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