WAN Configuration
This page allows you to configure how the WAN is connected. For ADSL modem users, you have
to use
PPP
. If you connect the WAN to an existing Ethernet network, you have to set either
Static
WAN
or
DHCP Client
. The new Router is in DHCP Client mode.
Quick Configuration
page would actually take care of your WAN settings. This
WAN
Configuration
page is for advanced users to fine-tune their network.
PPP Configuration
This section lets you configure the PPP dial-up settings. This part is configured if you connect the
WAN port to a ADSL modem.
Enable PPPoE
: If you are using a ADSL modem, you have to enable PPPoE.
Obtained IP:
This displays the IP of your WAN as given by the ADSL modem.
Username
: Enter the username given by your Internet Service Provider.
Password
: Enter the password given by your Internet Service Provider.
MTU
: Maximum Transmission Unit indicates that packets larger than this size will be fragmented
before the transmission. Use the default 1492.
Auto disconnect from ISP when there is no data transfer?
: Allows you to set a specific period
of time to disconnect from the Internet Service Provider. The factory default is 0, which means it
will never disconnect from Internet Service Provider.
Enable auto reconnect to ISP when launching web browser?
: Router will auto-connect to
Internet Service Provider when user launches web browser on his PC.
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