Buffalo Technology WBMR-G54 User Manual

WBMR-G54 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide 

To configure a Dynamic IP Address connection for the WAN, follow these steps: 

1.  Choose the Dynamic IP Address option from the WAN Settings pull-down menu. 

2.  Under the ATM VC Settings at the top of the window should not be changed unless you have been instructed to 

change them. However, if you are instructed to change the VPI or VCI values, type in the values assigned for 
your account. Leave the PVC and Virtual Circuit setting at the default (Pcv0 and Enabled) values for now. This 
can be used later if you are configuring multiple virtual circuits for your ADSL service. For more information on 
ATM VC Settings, see the table on page 41 below. 

3.  Under the Dynamic IP heading, choose the Connection Type from the pull-down menu. This defines both the 

connection type and encapsulation method used for your ADSL service. The available options are 1483 Bridged 
IP LLC and 1483 Bridged IP VC-Mux. If have not been provided specific information for the Connection Type 
setting, leave the default setting. 

4.  Some ISPs record the unique MAC address of your computer’s Ethernet adapter when you first access their 

network. This can prevent the Router (which has a different MAC address) from being allowed access to the 
ISPs network (and the Internet). To clone the MAC address of your computer’s Ethernet adapter, type in the 
MAC address in the Cloned MAC Address field and click the Clone MAC Address button. 

5.  Leave the MTU value at the default setting (default = 1400) unless you have specific reasons to change this (see 

table below). 

6.  NAT should remain Enabled. If you disable NAT, you will not be able to use more than one computer for 

Internet connections. NAT is enabled and disabled system-wide, therefore if you are using multiple virtual 
connections, NAT will disabled on all connections.  

7.  The Firewall should remain enabled for most users. If you choose to disable this you will not be able to use the 

features configured in the Firewall Configuration and Filters windows located in the Advanced directory. See 
the next chapter for more details on these windows.  

8.  Most users will not need to change ATM settings. If this is the first time you are setting up the ADSL connection 

it is recommended that you leave the Service Category settings at the default values until you have established 
the connection. See the table on page 40 for a description of the parameters available for ATM traffic shaping. 

9.  When you are satisfied that all the WAN settings are configured correctly, click on the Apply button.  

10.  The new settings must be saved and the Router must be restarted for the settings to go into effect. To save and 

reboot the Router, click on the Tools directory tab and then click the System button. In the System Settings 
window, click the Save and Reboot button under Save Settings and Reboot the System. 

11.  Click OK when the following “Save and restart?” dialog box opens. 

 

12.  The Router will save the new settings and restart. Upon restarting the Router will automatically establish the 

WAN connection. 

Setting details for Dynamic IP Address connections: 

This specifies the connection type and encapsulation method used for your 

Dynamic IP Address connection. The options available are 

Bridged IP LLC 

or 

Bridged IP VC-Mux

.  

 

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