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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster
The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
Wireless-G Travel Router with SpeedBooster
Connection ID/Name. This is the name of the connection.
Subnet Mask. This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by users on the Internet (including your ISP).
Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.
User Name and Password. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.
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. If you wish to activate Connect on
Demand, click the radio button. In the
Max Idle Time
field, enter the number of minutes you want to
have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates.
Keep Alive Option: 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, click the radio button next to
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.
Optional Settings
Some of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify with your ISP before making any changes.
Host Name and Domain Name
. These fields allow you to supply a host and domain name for the
Router. Some ISPs, usually cable ISPs, require these names as identification. You may have to check
with your ISP to see if your broadband Internet service has been configured with a host and domain
name. In most cases, leaving these fields blank will work.
MTU
. MTU is the Maximum Transmission Unit. It specifies the largest packet size permitted for Internet
transmission. Select
Manual
if you want to manually enter the largest packet size that will be
transmitted. The recommended size, entered in the
Size
field, is 1500. You should leave this value in the
1200 to 1500 range. To have the Router select the best MTU for your Internet connection, keep the
default setting,
Auto
.
Network Setup
The Network Setup section changes the Router’s local network settings. Changes to the Router’s wireless
network settings are performed through the Wireless tab.
Figure 5-8: PPTP Connection Type
