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Section 3 - Configuration

PPTP

Choose PPTP (Point-to-Point-Tunneling Protocol ) if your ISP uses a PPTP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services.

Address Mode: Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway,

and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic.

PPTP IP Address: Enter the IP address (Static PPTP only).

PPTP Subnet Mask: Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static PPTP only).

PPTP Gateway: Enter the Gateway IP Address provided by your ISP.

PPTP Server IP: Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP (optional).

Username: Enter your PPTP username.

Password: Enter your PPTP password and then retype the password in the next box.

Reconnect Mode: Select either Always-on,On-Demand, or Manual.

Maximum Idle Time: Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect.

DNS Servers: The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service

Provider.)

MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1400 is the default MTU.

MAC Address: The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.

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Contents Page Description PrefaceManual Revisions TrademarksTable of Contents Iii TroubleshootingWarranty RegistrationProductPackageOverviewContents System Requirements Computer with the followingBrowser Requirements Total Performance IntroductionYour specific settings within minutes FeaturesConnections Hardware OverviewTransmission LEDsBefore you Begin InstallationWireless Installation Considerations Quick Router Setup Wizard CD ConfigurationQRS Mobile App Configuration Quick Setup Wizard Configuration Configuration Configuration Configuration Configuration Web-based Configuration Utility Manual Internet Configuration Setup and skip to the next Internet Connection SetupStatic IP Manual Internet SetupDynamic IP ServiceSelect either Always-on,On-Demand, or Manual PPPoE DSLPptp L2TP Aftr IPv6 Address B4 IPv4 Address DS-LiteWireless Settings Manual Wireless Settings What is WPA? Wireless SecurityWireless Network Setup Wizard Configuration Click on Manual Wireless Connection Setup Configure WPA-Personal PSKNext to Security Mode, select WPA-Enterprise Configure WPA-Enterprise RadiusConfiguration WPS Add Wireless Device with WPS WizardConfiguration Router Settings Network SettingsNetBIOS Scope Dhcp Server SettingsClients Dhcp ReservationUSB Settings IPV6 Connectivity Setup buttonIPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard Configuration IPv6 over PPPoE Length AddressDNS Address Tunneling Connection 6rd Auto Detection IPv6 Manual SetupStatic IPv6 Lifetime AutoconfigurationPPPoE Lifetime Settings IPv6 in IPv4 TunnelingConnection DNS Address 6rd Link-Local Connectivity Virtual Server AdvancedSchedules section Port Forwarding Application Rules Speed QoS EngineNetwork Filters Access Control Wizard Access ControlConfiguration Configuration Website Filters Action Select Allow or Deny Inbound FiltersFirewall Settings Application Level Gateway Configuration Routing Transmit Power Set the transmit power of the antennas Advanced Wireless SettingsWish Settings Enable WishAutomatic Wish Rules Add Wireless Station Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPSAdvanced Network Settings Guest Zone IPv6 Firewall FirewallAddress Range field IPv6 Routing Tools Administrator SettingsTime Zone Select the Time Zone from the drop-down menu Time SettingsCheck this box to send the router logs to a SysLog Server SysLogAuthentication authentication Email SettingsSystem Settings Firmware Upgrade Update FirmwareDdns System Check Schedules General Wireless LANStatus Device InformationView Levels Apply Log Settings Refresh LogSave Log Active Sessions StatsRouting Wireless IPV6 Support Connect to a Wireless Network Connecting to a Wireless NetworkWPS Button Windows Connecting to a Wireless Network Connecting to a Wireless Network Windows Vista Connect to a network Configure Wireless SecurityConnecting to a Wireless Network Using Windows XP View Available Wireless Networks 100 Troubleshooting Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility?101 102 What can I do if I forgot my password?Ping url -f -l MTU value 103 104 Wireless Basics Appendix a Wireless Basics105 Home Small Office and Home Office106 107 Centralize your router or Access PointEliminate Interference Security108 Wireless Modes109 Networking BasicsCheck your IP address Appendix B Networking Basics110 StepTechnical Specifications Contacting Technical Support Appendix D Contacting Technical Support112 GNU General Public License Appendix E GNU General Public License113 Definitions Source Code114 115 Basic PermissionsConveying Verbatim Copies Conveying Modified Source Versions116 117 Conveying Non-Source Forms118 Additional Terms119 120 Appendix E GNU General Public License TerminationAcceptance Not Required for Having Copies Automatic Licensing of Downstream Recipients121 Patents122 No Surrender of Others FreedomUse with the GNU Affero General Public License Revised Versions of this License123 Disclaimer of WarrantyLimitation of Liability Interpretation of Sections 15Warranty Appendix F Warranty124 125 Submitting a Claim126 What Is Not Covered127 Limitation of LiabilityFCC Caution FCC Radiation Exposure Statement128 Industry Canada Statement Radiation Exposure Statement129 Registration Appendix G Registration130
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