WLX-2100 | User Manual
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Configuring Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)
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Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) is used mainly by ISPs that provide DSL modems to
connect to the Internet.
MTU
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Enter the maximum transmission unit (MTU).The MTU specifies the largest packet size permitted
for an internet transmission (PPPoE default: 1492). The MTU size can be set between 512 and 1492.
Login
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Enter the username assigned by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Password
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Enter the password assigned by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Service Name
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Enter the service name of an ISP (optional).
Connect on Demand
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Select the radio button to specify the maximum idle time. Internet connection will disconnect when
it reaches the maximum idle time, but it will automatically connect when user tries to access the
network.
Keep Alive
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Select whether to keep the Internet connection always on, or enter a redial period once the
internet loses connection.
Get Automatically From ISP
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Click the radio button to obtain the DNS automatically from the DHCP server.
Use These DNS Servers
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Click the radio button to set up the Primary DNS and Secondary DNS servers manually.
Discard Ping on WAN
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Keep it checked to recognize pings on the WLX-2100 WAN interface
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Disable to block pings on the WLX-2100 WAN interface
Tip: Pinging IP addresses is a common method used by hackers to test whether the IP address is
valid. Blocking pings provides some extra security from hackers.
Click Accept to save the settings or Cancel to discard the changes.
