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Switching from PPPoE to IPOE (DHCP)
Hello, I currently have CenturyLink Fiber and configured my RAX 50 to use it as my home router. I have been informed by CL that they are rebranding/splitting off their fiber unit and the new name wi...
There's been a few other posts on here from users that have already been through it and most only had to change their vlan settings. But like FURRYe38 says, you might have to contact the ISP to see exactly what needs to be changed. It might not be a whole lot.
Thanks for the replies, I guess my main concerns is that my Nighthawk router does not appear to have the option to indicate that the connection should use DHCP. It currently only offers PPPoE, PPTP, and L2TP. Does clicking on no for required authorization automatically indicate that the router should accept a dynamic address? Also if there is anyone who has been through this migration and kept their same router, it would be great to hear from you.
Dave
Default mode for all NG routers is DHCP.
There will be a DHCP option seen under Internet Setup. There maybe two options seen here, DCHP and PPPoE selectable radio dots or buttons.
