Cisco RV180 User manual

WAN Configuration on RV180 AND RV180W
Objectives
This document explains how to configure the IPv4 WAN(Internet) for use with a Static IP on
the RV180 and RV180W.
Static IP is for use with internet providers who assign the user a permanent IP address.
Using a static IP is less secure because the IP address is always the same, however it is
more dependable for some services. Such as Voice over Internet Protocol(VOIP) or if you
using the computer for a server.
Applicable Devices
• RV180
• RV180W
Steps of Procedure
Step 1. Use the router configuration utility to choose Networking > WAN(Internet) > IPv4
WAN (internet). The IPv4 WAN (internet) page opens.
Step 2. Choose the Static IP option from the Internet Connection Type drop-down menu.

Step 3. Enter the information in the corresponding fields.
• IP Address— The IP address used by the WAN port.
• Subnet Mask— The sub-net mask used by the WAN port.
• Default Gateway
• Primary DNS Server
• Secondary DNS Server— (Optional) For use if you have a secondary DNS server in
place.
Step 3. Choose the MTU Type.
• Default— Default value is 1500 Bytes.
• Custom— Custom enable you to enter a custom MTU size(bytes) value in the MTU Size
field

Step 4. Choose the MAC Address Source from the drop-down list.
• Use Default Address— Uses the defaults MAC address.
• Use This Computer's Address— Uses the MAC address your computer currently has.
• Use this MAC— Allows you to enter a specific MAC Address.
• Enter a MAC address in the field.
Step 6. Click Save to save the changes.
PPPoE Configuration
NOTE: If you have a PPPoE connection, first create your PPPoE profile on the Networking
> WAN > PPPoE Profiles page.
Step 1. Use the router configuration utility to choose Networking > WAN(Internet) > IPv4
WAN (internet). The IPv4 WAN (internet) page opens.

Step 2. Choose the PPPoE option from the Internet Connection Type drop-down menu.
Step 3. Choose PPPoE Profile name to be used from the drop down menu.
Step 4. Choose the MTU Type.
• Default— Default value is 1500 Bytes.
• Custom— Custom enable you to enter a custom MTU size(bytes) value in the MTU Size
field.

Step 5. Choose the MAC Address Source from the drop-down list.
• Use Default Address— Uses the defaults MAC address.
• Use This Computer's Address— Uses the MAC address your computer currently has.
• Use this MAC— Allows you to enter a specific MAC Address.
Step 6. Click Save to save the changes.
PPTP Configuration
Step 1. Use the router configuration utility to choose Networking > WAN(Internet) > IPv4
WAN (internet). The IPv4 WAN (internet) page opens.

Step 2. Choose the PPTP option from the Internet Connection Type drop-down menu.
Step 3. Enter the Username and password in the User name and Password fields
respectively provided by the ISP.

Step 3. (Optional) Check Enable for MPPE Encryption.
Step 4. (Optional) Click Connection Type to idle Time and enter idle time in minutes.
Note: WAN (internet) Idle Time out will not work if Bonjour is enabled in Discover-Bonjour
Page.

Step 5. Enter the My IP Address provided by ISP.
• Server IP Address — Enter the PPTP server ip address.
Step 6. Choose the MTU Type.
• Default— Default value is 1500 Bytes.
• Custom— Custom enable you to enter a custom MTU size(bytes) value in the MTU Size
field.

Step 7. Choose the MAC Address Source from the drop-down list.
• Use Default Address— Uses the defaults MAC address.
• Use This Computer's Address— Uses the MAC address your computer currently has.
• Use this MAC— Allows you to enter a specific MAC Address.
Step 8. Click Save to save the changes.
L2TP Configuration
Step 1. Use the router configuration utility to choose Networking > WAN(Internet) > IPv4
WAN (internet). The IPv4 WAN (internet) page opens.

Step 2. Choose L2TP from Internet Connection Type drop-down menu.
Step 3. Enter Username and Password in the User name and Password fields
respectively provided by the ISP.