Chapter 4 | Advanced Configuration |
subscribers use this connection type.) Your ISP assigns these values.
Obtain an IP Automatically
DNS Server (Required) 1/2 If you select Use the Following DNS Server Addresses, enter your DNS server IP address(es) (enter at least one). Multiple DNS server IP settings are common. In most cases, the first available DNS entry is used.
MTU The MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) setting specifies the largest packet size permitted for network transmission. To manually set a value, select Manual and enter the value desired in the field provided. You should leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range, and most DSL users should use the value 1492. The default is Auto, which allows the Router to select the best MTU for your Internet connection.
Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Cancel Changes to undo them.
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 If you select Use the Following DNS Server Addresses, enter your DNS server IP address(es) (enter at least one). Multiple DNS server IP settings are common. In most cases, the first available DNS entry is used.
MTU The MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) setting specifies the largest packet size permitted for network transmission. To manually set a value, select Manual and enter the value desired in the field provided. You should leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range, and most DSL users should use the value 1492. The default is Auto, which allows the Router to select the best MTU for your Internet connection.
Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Cancel Changes to undo them.
PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet)
Some
PPPoE
User Name and Password Enter your account’s User Name and Password. The maximum number of characters is 60.
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
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