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If you use ADSL modem to make broadband access, please go to
3.2.1 PPPoE Connection for WAN
. If the fixed IP
is used, please go to
3.2.2 Fixed IP for WAN
. As for the cable modem, please go to
3.2.4 Dynamic IP for WAN
.
Figure 3-3 The “Home” page of the Utility Menu Screen
3.2.1 PPPoE Connection for WAN
If your ISP uses PPPoE (Point-to-Point Over Ethernet) to establish communications with end-users, you will
receive information such as
User Name
and
Password
from them. To set up a PPPoE connection for WAN,
follow the instructions as shown in Figure 3-4
Cable/DSL Setup Menu Screen
and Figure 3-5 Cable/DSL
Setup
Menu with “No” Option Screen
. Then, you need to configure the following values to make your router work. (See
Figure 3-6
PPPoE Menu Screen
)
-
User Name
and
Password
Fill in the entries with the information you get from your ISP.
-
Service Name
If your ISP provides this info, please type it into the field.
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Connect
on Demand
If you have been disconnected due to inactivity,
Connect on Demand
will enable you to establish a
connection again between your Router and ISP.
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Max Idle Time
The Max Idle time is the amount of time you would like to pass before the Router drops your Internet
connection due to inactivity. Enter zero (0) in the field to remain Internet connection on at all time. The idle
time ranges from 0 to 60 minutes.
