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Chapter 5: Configuring the Router
The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch
Static IP
If you are required to use a permanent IP address, then select
Static IP
.
IP Address
. This is the IP address that the Router has, when seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you
with the IP Address you need to specify here.
Subnet Mask
. This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by external users on the Internet (including your
ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.
Default Gateway
. Your ISP will provide you with the Default Gateway Address.
Static DNS 1-3
. Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS (Domain Name System) Server IP Address.
PPPoE
Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) for Internet connections. If you use a
DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. If they do, you will have to enable it.
User Name and Password
. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.
Service Name
. Enter the Service Name provided by your ISP.
Connect on Demand and Max Idle Time
. You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it
has been inactive for a specific period of time (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been
terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your
connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand,
click the radio button. If you want your Internet connection to remain on at all times, enter
0
in the
Max Idle
Time
field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet access
disconnects.
Keep Alive and Redial Period
. This option keeps your Internet access connected indefinitely, even when it
sits idle. If you select this option, the Router will periodically check your Internet connection. If the connection
is down, then the Router will automatically re-establish the connection. To use this option, click the radio
button next to
Keep Alive
. The default Redial Period is 30 seconds.
When you are finished, click the
Save Settings
button. Then click the
Status
tab, and click the
Connect
button to start the connection.
Figure 5-4: Static IP
Figure 5-5: PPPoE
Note:
For DSL users, if you need to enable PPPoE support, remember to remove any PPPoE
applications that are installed on your PCs.
static ip address
: a fixed address
assigned to a computer or device
connected to a network
pppoe
(point-to-point over ethernet): a type
of broadband connection that provides
authentication (username and password) in
addition to data transport
subnet mask
: an address code that
determines the size of the network
default gateway
: a device that forwards
Internet traffic from your local area network
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