Networking
Configuring the WAN Connection
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Use the account information provided by your ISP to complete the fields on this
page.
STEP 1
Click
Networking
on the menu bar, and then click
WAN >
IPv4 Config
in the
navigation tree.
—OR—From the Getting Started (Basic) page, under
WAN & LAN Connectivity
,
click
WAN settings
.
The IPv4 WAN Configuration page appears.
STEP 2
In the
ISP Configuration
area, check the
Internet Connection Require a Login
box
if your ISP requires a login every time you connect to the Internet.
•
If you checked the box, continue to
Step 3
to complete the fields in the ISP
Connection Type area.
•
If you did not check the box, continue to
Step 4
to complete the fields in the
Internet (IP) Address area and Dynamic Name System (DNS) Servers area.
STEP 3
If your Internet connection requires a login, enter the settings in
ISP Connection
Type
area:
•
ISP Connection Type:
Choose the connection type, as specified by your
service provider: PPTP, PPPoE, or L2TP. Then complete all fields that are
highlighted with white backgrounds.
•
PPPoE Profile Name:
Choose a PPPoE profile. To manage the profiles in the
drop-down list, see
Creating PPPoE Profiles, page 55
.
•
User Name:
The user name that is required to log in
•
Password:
The password that is required to log in
•
Secret:
Enter the secret phrase to log into the server (if applicable).
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Connectivity Type:
Choose one of the following options:
-
Keep Connected:
The connection is always on, regardless of the level of
activity. Choose this option if you pay a flat fee for your Internet service.
-
Idle Time:
The security appliance disconnects from the Internet after a
specified period of inactivity (Idle Time). If you choose this option, also
enter the Idle Time in minutes. Choose this option if your ISP fees are
based on the time that you spend online.
•
My IP Address:
Enter the IP address assigned to you by the ISP.
•
Server IP Address:
Enter the IP address of the PPTP, PPPoE, or other server.