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DSL-2540U
ADSL/Ethernet Router with Built-in Switch
User Manual
Configuring via Web-based Interface
Parameter
Description
Dial on demand
Select the checkbox if you want the router to establish connection to
the Internet on demand. In the
Maximum idle time
field, specify a
period of inactivity (in seconds) after which the connection should
be terminated.
PPP IP extension
This option is used by some ISPs. Contact your ISP to clarify if this
checkbox needs to be enabled.
Use Static IP Address
Select the checkbox if you want to use a static IP address to access
the Internet. In the
Static IP Address
field displayed when the
checkbox is selected, specify a static IP address.
PPP debug
Select the checkbox if you want to log
all data on PPP connection
debugging.
PPPoE pass through
Select the checkbox if you want to allow PPPoE clients of
computers from your LAN to connect to the Internet through this
PPPoE connection of the router.
The
IP
section is displayed for the
Static IP
and
Dynamic IP
connection types.
Figure 51. The page for creating a new connection. The
IP
section.
Parameter
Description
IP
IP Address
Displayed for the
Static IP
type only.
Enter an IP address for this WAN connection.
Netmask
Displayed for the
Static IP
type only.
Enter a subnet mask for this WAN connection.
Gateway IP Address
Displayed for the
Static IP
type only.
Enter an IP address of the gateway used by this WAN connection.
Vendor ID
Displayed for the
Dynamic IP
type only.
The identifier of your ISP.
Optional
.
When all needed settings are configured, click the
Save
button.
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