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Point-to-Point Tunnelling Protocol (PPTP)
The point-to-point tunnelling protocol (PPTP) is
used in association with virtual private networks
(VPNs). There a two parts to a PPTP connection:
the WAN interface settings and the PPTP settings.
MTU
Enter the maximum transmission unit (MTU).
The MTU specifies the largest packet size
permitted for an internet transmission (PPTP
default: 1400). The MTU size can be set between
1200 and 1400.
IP Address
Enter the router’s WAN IP address.
Subnet Mask
Enter the router’s WAN subnet IP
address.
Default Gateway
Enter the router’s WAN gateway
IP address.
PPTP Server
Enter the IP address of the PPTP
server.
Username
Enter the username provided by your
ISP.
Password
Enter the password provided by your ISP.
Connect on Demand
If you want the ENS500EXT to end the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a period of time,
select this option and enter the number of minutes you want that period of inactivity to last.
Keep Alive
If you want the ENS500EXT to periodically check your Internet connection, select this option. Then specify how often
you want the ENS500EXT to check the Internet connection. If the connection is down, the ENS500EXT automatically re-establishes
your connection
Get Automatically From ISP
Obtains the DNS automatically from ISP.
