Chapter 4
Advanced Configuration
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10/100 16-Port VPN Router
These are the available connection types: Obtain an IP
automatically, Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP, and Heart Beat Signal.
Depending on which connection type you select, you will
see various settings.
Obtain an IP Automatically
If your ISP automatically assigns an IP address, select
Obtain an IP automatically
. (Most cable modem
subscribers use this connection type.) Your ISP assigns
these values.
Obtain an IP Automatically
Use the Following DNS Server Addresses
If you want to
specify DNS server IP addresses, select this option.
DNS Server (Required) 1/2
If you select Use the Following
DNS Server Addresses, enter at least one DNS server IP
address. Multiple DNS server IP settings are common. In
most cases, the first available DNS entry is used.
MTU
The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) setting
specifies the largest packet size permitted for network
transmission. In most cases, keep the default,
Auto
.
To specify the MTU, select
Manual
, and then enter the
maximum MTU size.
Click
Save Settings
to save your changes, or click
Cancel
Changes
to undo them. Click
Back
to return to the
Network
screen without saving any changes.
Static IP
If you are required to use a permanent IP address, select
Static IP
.
Static IP
Specify WAN IP Address
Enter the external IP address of
the Router.
Subnet Mask
Enter the subnet mask of the Router.
Default Gateway Address
Enter the IP address of the
default gateway.
DNS Server (Required) 1/2
Enter at least one DNS server
IP address. Multiple DNS server IP settings are common. In
most cases, the first available DNS entry is used.
MTU
The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) setting
specifies the largest packet size permitted for network
transmission. In most cases, keep the default,
Auto
.
To specify the MTU, select
Manual
, and then enter the
maximum MTU size.
Click
Save Settings
to save your changes, or click
Cancel
Changes
to undo them. Click
Back
to return to the
Network
screen without saving any changes.
PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet)
Some DSL-based Internet Service Providers (ISPs) use
PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to establish
Internet connections for end-users. If you use a DSL
line, check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE, select
PPPoE
.
PPPoE
User Name and Password
Enter your account’s User
Name and Password. The maximum number of characters
is 60.
Service Name
Enter the Service Name, if provided by
your ISP.
Connect on Demand
If you select the Connect on
Demand option, the connection will be disconnected
after a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time). If you
have been disconnected 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. Enter the number of minutes you want to
have elapsed before your Internet access disconnects. The
default Max Idle Time is
5
minutes.