Operation and Status
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devices on the Internet. (This is different to the hardware
address seen by devices on the local LAN.)
IP Address
The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users.
This address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service
Provider).
Network Mask
The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above.
PPPoE Link Status
This indicates whether or not the connection is currently
established.
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If the connection does not exist, the "Connect" button
can be used to establish a connection.
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If the connection currently exists, the "Disconnect"
button can be used to break the connection.
Connection Log
Connection Log
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The Connection Log shows status messages relating to
the existing connection.
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The most common messages are listed in the table
below.
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The "Clear Log" button will restart the Log, while the
Refresh button will update the messages shown on
screen.
Buttons
Connect
If not connected, establish a connection to your ISP.
Disconnect
If connected to your ISP, hang up the connection.
Clear Log
Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier
to read new messages.
Refresh
Update the data on screen.
Connection Log Messages
Message
Description
Connect on Demand
Connection attempt has been triggered by the "Connect
automatically, as required" setting.
Manual connection
Connection attempt started by the "Connect" button.
Reset physical connec-
tion
Preparing line for connection attempt.
Connecting to remote
server
Attempting to connect to the ISP's server.
Remote Server located
ISP's Server has responded to connection attempt.
Start PPP
Attempting to login to ISP's Server and establish a PPP
connection.
PPP up successfully
Able to login to ISP's Server and establish a PPP con-
nection.