Chapter 3
Advanced Configuration
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Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
L2TP
L2TP is a service that applies to connections in Europe and
Israel.
Internet Connection Type > L2TP
Server IP Address
This is the IP address of the L2TP Server.
Enter the IP address provided by your service provider.
User Name and Password
Enter the User Name and
Password provided by your service provider.
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.
Telstra Cable
Telstra Cable is a service used in Australia only.
Internet Connection Type > Telstra Cable
Heart Beat Server
This is the IP address of the Heart
Beat Server. Enter the IP address provided by your service
provider.
User Name and Password
Enter the User Name and
Password provided by your service provider.
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.
Optional Settings
Some of these settings may be required by your service
provider. Verify with your service provider before making
any changes.
Optional Settings
Host Name and Domain Name
These fields allow you
to supply a host and domain name for the Router. Some
service providers, usually cable service providers, require
these names as identification. You may have to check with
your service provider 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 is transmitted. To have the Router select
the best MTU for your Internet connection, keep the
default setting,
Auto
.
Size
When Manual is selected in the
MTU
field, this option
is enabled. Leave this value in the 576 to 1500 range. The
default size depends on the Internet Connection Type:
DHCP or Static IP:
•
1500
PPPoE:
•
1492
PPTP or L2TP:
•
1460
Telstra Cable:
•
1500
Static DNS 1-3
The Domain Name System (DNS) is how
the Internet translates domain or website names into
