Internet Protocol Settings

Select one of the following Internet Protocol options from the 'Internet Protocol' drop down menu:

• No IP Address
• Obtain an IP Address Automatically
• Use the Following IP Address

Please note that according to the selection you make in the 'Internet Protocol' drop down menu, the screen will refresh and display relevant configuration settings.

No IP Address

Select 'No IP Address' if you require that your gateway have no IP address. This can be useful if you are working in an environment where you are not connected to other networks, such as the Internet.

Figure 5.84: Internet Protocol Settings - No IP Address

Obtain an IP Address Automatically

Your WAN connection is configured by default to act as a DHCP client. You should keep this configuration in case your service provider supports DHCP, or if you are connecting using a dynamic IP address.

The server that assigns the gateway with an IP address, also assigns a subnet mask. You can override the dynamically assigned subnet mask by selecting the 'Override Subnet Mask' and specifying your own mask instead.

You can press the 'Release' button to release the current leased IP address. Once the address has been released, the button text changes to 'Renew'. Use the 'Renew' button to renew the leased IP address.

Figure 5.85: Internet Protocol Settings - Automatic IP

Use the Following IP Address

Your WAN connection can be configured using a permanent (static) IP address. Your service provider should provide you with this IP address, subnet mask and the default gateway IP address.

Figure 5.86: Internet Protocol Settings - Static IP