How Do I Configure My DOCSIS Residential Gateway?
Field Name
Decimal
Netmask
Broadcast
MAC Address Displays the MAC address for the WAN. The factory assigned
WAN IP
Address
Subnet Mask
Gateway IP
Duration
Expires
Host Name
Domain Name Displays the domain name that is usually downloaded to your
Static IP
Address
Static IP Mask Manual entry is required. Your ISP will provide the information
Default
Gateway
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Description
Displays the netmask of the private LAN IP network
Displays the broadcast IP address
MAC address for the WAN is also referred to as the WAN MGT
MAC
Displays the public IP address assigned to your gateway by
your ISP. The WAN port will be assigned a public IP address
automatically by your ISP except when a static IP address is set
up as described below. The WAN IP address will be shared by
all the PCs in your private local area network to access the
Internet
Displays the subnet mask for your WAN port. This address is
automatically assigned to your WAN port by your ISP except
when a static IP address is set up as described later in this table
Displays a Gateway IP address for your WAN port. This
address is automatically assigned to your WAN port by your
ISP except when a static IP address is set up as described later in
this table
Displays the length of time your WAN IP address is valid
Displays the date and time your WAN IP address expires
Displays the host name that is usually downloaded to your
gateway by your ISP. However, some ISPs require this
information to be entered manually. If manual entry is required,
your ISP will provide the information for you to enter into this
field.
gateway by your ISP. However, some ISPs require this
information to be entered manually. If manual entry is required,
your ISP will provide the information for you to enter into this
field.
Manual entry is required. Your ISP will provide the information
for you to enter into this field.
Note: When setting a static IP address, you must enter the IP
address, subnet mask, and default gateway before the static IP
address will become operational.
for you to enter into this field.
Manual entry is required. Your ISP will provide the information
for you to enter into this field.
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