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Chapter 5: Setting Up and Configuring the Router
Setup Tab - Network
4-Port SSL/IPSec VPN Router
Setup Tab - Network
The
Setup
screen shows all of the Router’s basic setup functions. The Router can be used in most network setups
without changing any of the default values; however, you may need to enter additional information in order to
connect to the Internet through an ISP (Internet Service Provider) or broadband (DSL or cable) carrier.
Network
Host Name and Domain Name. Enter a host and domain name for the Router. Some ISPs require these names as
identification. You may have to check with your ISP to see if your broadband Internet service has been configured
with a host and domain name. In most cases, you can leave these fields blank.
LAN Setting
The MAC Address of the Router is displayed here.
Device IP Address and Subnet Mask. The default values are
192.168.1.1
for the Router’s local IP address and
255.255.255.0
for the Subnet Mask.
WAN Connection Type
WAN
There are four connection types available:
Obtain an IP automatically
,
Static IP
,
PPPoE
, and
PPTP
. Depending
on which connection type you select, you will see various settings.
Obtain an IP Automatically
1. If your ISP automatically assigns an IP address, select
Obtain an IP automatically
. (Most cable modem
subscribers use this connection type.) Your ISP will assign these values.
2. If you select
Use the Following DNS Server Addresses
, enter your DNS server IP address(es) (enter at least
one). Multiple DNS server IP settings are common. In most cases, the first available DNS entry is used.
3. The MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) setting specifies the largest packet size permitted for network
transmission. To manually set a value, select
Manual
and enter the value desired in the field provided. You
should leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range, and most DSL users should use the value 1492. The default
is
Auto
, which allows the Router to select the best MTU for your Internet connection.
4. Click the
Save Settings
button to save your changes, or click the
Cancel Changes
button to undo them.
Figure 5-14: Setup Tab - Network
Figure 5-15: Obtain an IP Automatically