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dave9398
Aspirant
May 10, 2023

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...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
May 10, 2023

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. 

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dave9398
Aspirant
May 10, 2023

This is what my router's internet setup options page looks like, there is no DHCP, it is a dropdown not a radio button option.

 

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    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    May 10, 2023

    OK, I forgot that the options are YES and NO. Yes means it changes to PPPoE configuration. NO, changes back to DCHP.