Cisco Systems WRV54G manual Optional Settings Required by some ISPs, Pptp Internet Connection Type

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Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router

PPTP (See Figure 6-5.)

Point to Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that applies to connections in Europe only (see Figure 6- 5).

•Internet IP Address. This is the Router’s IP address, when seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.

•Subnet Mask. This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by external users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.

•Default Gateway. Your ISP will provide you with the Default Gateway Address.

•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. 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.

When finished making your changes on this tab, click the Save Settings button to save these changes, or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes.

Optional Settings (Required by some ISPs)

•Host Name and Domain Name. These fields allow you to supply a host and domain name for the Router. Some 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. The MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) setting specifies the largest packet size permitted for network transmission. Select Enabled and enter the value desired. It is recommended that you leave this value in the

Chapter 6: Configuring the Router

Figure 6-5: PPTP Internet Connection Type

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Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this GuideWord definition Table of Contents Frequently Asked Questions Wireless SecurityWelcome IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Broadband VPN Router Router’s Functions Planning your Wireless NetworkIP Addresses What’s an IP Address?Dhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Servers Why do I need a VPN?Dynamic IP Addresses What is a VPN? VPN Router to VPN Router Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Back Panel Getting to Know the Wireless-G VPN Broadband RouterDMZ Front PanelOverview Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband RouterWireless Connection to a PC Wired Connection to a PCWireless-G VPN Broadband Router Configuring Windows 98 and Millennium PCs Configuring the PCsProperties Configuring Windows 2000 PCsConfiguring Windows XP PCs Setup Configuring the RouterWireless Administration Access RestrictionsSecurity Applications & GamingSetup Tab How to Access the Web-based UtilityBasic Setup Tab Internet SetupStatic Internet Connection Type Pptp Internet Connection Type Optional Settings Required by some ISPsNetwork Setup DynDNS.org Ddns TabAdvanced Routing Tab MAC Address Clone Tab See FigureMAC Clone Advanced Routing10 Routing Table Static RoutingBasic Wireless Settings See Figure Wireless TabWireless Network WEP See Figure Wireless Security13 Wireless Network Access Wireless Network Access See Figure15 Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced Wireless Settings See FigureFirewall Security TabVPN 18 Manual Key Management 19 Advanced VPN Tunnel Setup WEP Access Restriction Access Restrictions Tab23 Internet Filter Summary Port Range Forwarding Applications and Gaming Tab27 Port Triggering Port Triggering28 UPnP Forwarding UPnP ForwardingDMZ Router Password Administration TabManagement UPnP LogEmail Alert Syslog NotificationNotification Queue Length DiagnosticsAlert Log General Log33 Factory Default Router StatusInformation WAN Connections36 Local Network Local NetworkSystem Performance 38 WirelessCommon Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router TCP UDP Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Need to upgrade the firmware To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultFirmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashing Power LED flashes continuously My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnectingWhere is the Router installed on the network? Frequently Asked QuestionsIs IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router? Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk?Does the Router support ICQ send file? What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? What are the advanced features of the Router? What is DMZ Hosting?Is the Router cross-platform compatible? How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What is ad-hoc mode? What is infrastructure mode?What is Spread Spectrum? What is ISM band?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WEP?How do I resolve issues with signal loss? How do I reset the Router?Have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my network Brief Overview Appendix B Wireless SecurityWhat Are The Risks? Jamming Attacks Passive AttacksActive Attacks Maximizing Wireless SecurityDictionary-Building or Table Attacks Man-in-the-Middle Attacks5SSID 8WEP Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Figure B-2 WEP 4GHz/802.11b and 802.11g WEP EncryptionWRV54G EnvironmentCreate an IPSec Policy How to Establish a Secure IPSec TunnelBuild Filter Lists Filter List 1 win-routerFigure C-4 IP Filter List Filter List 2 router-winFigure C-7 IP Filter List Tunnel 1 win-router Configure Individual Tunnel RulesFigure C-13 Authentication Methods Tunnel 2 router-win Figure C-16 Tunnel Setting TabFigure C-19 IP Filter List Tab Figure C-22 Preshared Key Figure C-25 Connection Type Assign New IPSec PolicyFigure C-28 VPN Tab Create a Tunnel Through the Web-Based UtilityWindows 98 or Me Instructions Figure D-1 IP Configuration ScreenFigure D-3 MAC Address/Physical Address Windows 2000 or XP InstructionsAppendix E Snmp Functions Appendix F Upgrading Firmware Figure F-1 Upgrade FirmwareShared Resources Appendix G Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix H Glossary Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router Transmit Power 19dBm LEDs Appendix I SpecificationsUp to 54Mbps wireless, up to 100 Mbps LAN FCC Statement Appendix J Regulatory InformationFCC Part 68 Statement Safety Notices Limited Warranty Appendix K Warranty InformationAppendix L Contact Information
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