SMC Networks Barricade SMCWBR14S-N, User Manual

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PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol)
The Barricade supports PPTP connection. The PPTP connection delivers user-
level authentication VPN (virtual private network) for secure network path.
Enter the user account ID and password required by your ISP in the
appropriate fields. If your ISP has provided you with a Host Name enter it
in the
Host Name field, otherwise, leave it blank. If your ISP uses DHCP
service, enable the Get IP by DHCP . Then enter the Service IP Address
provided by your ISP.
Click on the Disconnect after x minutes of no activity and then enter the
idle time for the Internet connection. This is the period of time for which the
connection to the Internet is maintained during inactivity. If your ISP charges
you by the minute, you should change the idle time out to one minute.
Most ISPs provide a DNS server for speed and convenience. Since your
Service Provider may connect to the Internet with dynamic IP settings, it is
likely that the DNS server IP’s are also provided dynamically. Clicking on
the
Click here to enter your DNS Settings for DNS configuration. See
“DNS” on page 4-22.
Click NEXT to proceed, or BACK to change your settings.