SMCWBR14-G3
User Guide
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connection automatically as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To
use this option, click the radio button. If you want your Internet connection to remain
active at all times, enter "0" in the
Max Idle Time
field. Otherwise, enter the number
time in minutes that you wish to have the Internet connecting last unless a new link
is requested.
Caution
: Sometimes the connection is not disconnected although you specify a Max
Idle Time, since some applications are visiting the Internet continually in the
background.
Click the
Connect
button to connect immediately, Click the
Disconnect
button to
disconnect immediately.
Click the
Advanced Settings
button to set up the advanced option, the page shown
in figure 5-7 will then appear:
Figure 5-7:
PPPoE Advanced Settings
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Packet MTU -
The default MTU size is 1492 bytes, which value is usually fine. For
some ISPs, you need modify the MTU. This should not be done unless you are sure
it is necessary for your ISP.
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Service Name/AC Name -
The service name and AC (Access Concentrator) name,
these should not be configured unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP.
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ISP Specified IP Address -
If you know that your ISP does not automatically
transmit your IP address to the router during login, click “
Use the IP Address
specified by ISP
” check box and enter the IP Address in dotted-decimal notation,
which your ISP provided.
