Specify A Cable Connection With A Login And Pppoe Service - NETGEAR D8500 User Manual

AC5300 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D8500
Field
Use Computer MAC Address
Use This MAC Address
DHCP Options
Vendor Class Identifier String
( option 60)
Client Identifier String (option
61)
12. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
13. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection.
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on page 253.

Specify a Cable Connection With a Login and PPPoE Service

If you want to manually configure the cable connection settings, use the information that your ISP gave you
to connect to your Internet service. If you cannot find this information, contact your ISP. Entering incorrect
information might prevent the modem router from connecting to the Inter
To view or specify the settings for a cable Internet connection that requires a login and
uses a PPPoE service:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.
2. Enter routerlogin
A login window opens.
3. Enter the modem router user name and password.
The user name is admin.The default password is password.The user name and password are case-
sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup.
The WAN Setup page displays.
5. From the WAN Preference menu, select Must use Ethernet WAN.
By default, the menu selection is Auto-Detect.
Description
The modem router captures and uses the MAC address of the computer that
you are now using.You must use the one computer that is registered by the
ISP.
Enter the MAC address that you want to use. By default, the field displays
the MAC address of the Internet port.
Enter the vendor class identifier (VCI) string, as indicated by your ISP.
If your ISP did not provide you with a VCI string, leave this field blank.
Enter the client identifier (client ID) string, as indicated by your ISP.
If your ISP did not provide you with a client ID string, leave this field blank.
Manage the Internet Settings Manually
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Troubleshoot the Internet Connection