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Port interface. If using DHCP, and there is no current connection,
this will be blank or 0.0.0.0.
Network Mask
The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above.
PPPoE Link Status
This indicates whether or not the connection is currently
established.
·
If the connection does not exist, the
Connect
button can be
used to establish a connection.
·
If the connection currently exists, the
Disconnect
button can
be used to break the connection.
Connection Log
Connection Log
·
The Connection Log shows status messages relating to the
existing connection.
·
The most common messages are listed in the table below.
·
The
Clear Log
button will restart the Log, while the
Refresh
button will update the messages shown on screen.
Buttons
Connect
If not connected, establish a connection to your ISP.
Disconnect
If connected to your ISP, hang up the connection.
Clear Log
Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier to
read new messages.
Refresh
Update the data on screen.
CONNECTION LOG MESSAGES
Message
Description
Connect on Demand
Connection attempt has been triggered by the "Connect
automatically, as required" setting.
Manual connection
Connection attempt started by the "Connect" button.
Reset physical
connection
Preparing line for connection attempt.
Connecting to remote
server
Attempting to connect to the ISP's server.
Remote Server located
ISP's Server has responded to connection attempt.
Start PPP
Attempting to login to ISP's Server and establish a PPP
connection.
PPP up successfully
Able to login to ISP's Server and establish a PPP connection.
