Chapter 3
Advanced Configuration
5
EtherFast Cable/DSL VPN Router with 4-Port Switch
Static IP
If you are required to use a permanent IP address to
connect to the Internet, select
Static IP
.
Connection Type > Static IP
IP Address
Enter the Router’s IP address, as seen from the
Internet. This is provided by your ISP.
Subnet Mask
Enter the Router’s subnet mask, as seen by
users on the Internet (including your ISP). This is provided
by your ISP.
Default Gateway
Your ISP will provide you with the IP
address of the ISP server.
Primary and Secondary DNS
Your ISP will provide you
with at least one DNS (Domain Name System) server IP
address.
PPPoE
Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol
over Ethernet) to establish Internet connections. If you are
connected to the Internet through a DSL line, check with
your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. If they do, you will have
to enable
PPPoE
.
Connection Type > PPPoE
User Name and Password
Enter the User Name and
Password provided by your ISP.
Service Name
If provided by your ISP, enter the Service
Name.
Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time
You can configure
the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been
inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time). If
your Internet connection has been terminated due to
inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to
automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you
attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option,
select
Connect on Demand
. In the
Max Idle Time
field,
enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed
before your Internet connection terminates. The default
Max Idle Time is
5
minutes.
Keep Alive: Redial Period
If you select this option,
the Router will periodically check your Internet
connection. If you are disconnected, then the Router
will automatically re-establish your connection. To use
this option, select
Keep Alive
. In the
Redial Period
field,
you specify how often you want the Router to check
the Internet connection. The default Redial Period is
30
seconds.
RAS
Remote Access Service (RAS) is a service that applies to
connections in Singapore only. For users in Singapore,
check with Singtel for information on RAS.
Connection Type > RAS
User Name and Password
Enter the User Name and
Password provided by Singtel.
RAS Plan
Select the type of plan you have.
Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time
You can configure
the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has been
inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time). If
your Internet connection has been terminated due to
inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to
automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you
attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option,
select
Connect on Demand
. In the
Max Idle Time
field,
enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed
before your Internet connection terminates. The default
Max Idle Time is
5
minutes.
Keep Alive: Redial Period
If you select this option, the
Router will periodically check your Internet connection. If
you are disconnected, then the Router will automatically
re-establish your connection. To use this option, select
Keep Alive
. In the
Redial Period
field, you specify how often
you want the Router to check the Internet connection. The
default value is
30
seconds.
