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Section 3 - Configuration

L2TP

Choose L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) if your ISP uses a L2TP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services.

Address Mode:

L2TP IP Address: L2TP Subnet Mask:

L2TP Gateway:

L2TP Server IP:

Username:

Password:

Reconnect Mode: Maximum Idle Time:

DNS Servers:

MTU:

Clone MAC Address:

Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic.

Enter the L2TP IP address supplied by your ISP (Static only).

Enter the Subnet Mask supplied by your ISP (Static only).

Enter the Gateway IP Address provided by your ISP.

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

Enter your L2TP username.

Enter your L2TP password and then retype the password in the next box.

Select either Always-on,On-Demand, or Manual.

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

Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static L2TP only).

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

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 Preface Manual RevisionsTrademarks DescriptionTable of Contents Troubleshooting WarrantyRegistration IiiProductPackageOverviewContents Computer with the following System RequirementsBrowser Requirements Introduction Total PerformanceFeatures Your specific settings within minutesHardware Overview ConnectionsLEDs TransmissionInstallation Before you BeginWireless Installation Considerations Configuration Quick Router Setup Wizard CDQRS Mobile App Configuration Quick Setup Wizard Configuration Configuration Configuration Configuration Configuration Web-based Configuration Utility Internet Connection Setup Manual Internet Configuration Setup and skip to the nextManual Internet Setup Static IPService Dynamic IPPPPoE DSL Select either Always-on,On-Demand, or ManualPptp L2TP DS-Lite Aftr IPv6 Address B4 IPv4 AddressWireless Settings Manual Wireless Settings Wireless Security What is WPA?Wireless Network Setup Wizard Configuration Configure WPA-Personal PSK Click on Manual Wireless Connection SetupConfigure WPA-Enterprise Radius Next to Security Mode, select WPA-EnterpriseConfiguration Add Wireless Device with WPS Wizard WPSConfiguration Network Settings Router SettingsDhcp Server Settings NetBIOS ScopeDhcp Reservation ClientsUSB Settings Connectivity Setup button IPV6IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard Configuration IPv6 over PPPoE Address LengthDNS Address Tunneling Connection 6rd IPv6 Manual Setup Auto DetectionStatic IPv6 Autoconfiguration LifetimePPPoE Lifetime IPv6 in IPv4 Tunneling SettingsConnection DNS Address 6rd Link-Local Connectivity Advanced Virtual ServerSchedules section Port Forwarding Application Rules QoS Engine SpeedNetwork Filters Access Control Access Control WizardConfiguration Configuration Website Filters Inbound Filters Action Select Allow or DenyFirewall Settings Application Level Gateway Configuration Routing Advanced Wireless Settings Transmit Power Set the transmit power of the antennasEnable Wish Wish SettingsAutomatic Wish Rules Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPS Add Wireless StationAdvanced Network Settings Guest Zone Firewall IPv6 FirewallAddress Range field IPv6 Routing Administrator Settings ToolsTime Settings Time Zone Select the Time Zone from the drop-down menuSysLog Check this box to send the router logs to a SysLog ServerEmail Settings Authentication authenticationSystem Settings Update Firmware Firmware UpgradeDdns System Check Schedules Wireless LAN StatusDevice Information GeneralLog View Levels Apply Log Settings RefreshSave Log Stats Active SessionsRouting Wireless IPV6 Support Connecting to a Wireless Network Connect to a Wireless NetworkWPS Button Windows Connecting to a Wireless Network Connecting to a Wireless Network Windows Vista Configure Wireless Security Connect to a networkConnecting to a Wireless Network Using Windows XP View Available Wireless Networks 100 Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? Troubleshooting101 What can I do if I forgot my password? 102Ping url -f -l MTU value 103 104 Appendix a Wireless Basics Wireless Basics105 Small Office and Home Office Home106 Centralize your router or Access Point Eliminate InterferenceSecurity 107Wireless Modes 108Networking Basics Check your IP addressAppendix B Networking Basics 109Step 110Technical Specifications Appendix D Contacting Technical Support Contacting Technical Support112 Appendix E GNU General Public License GNU General Public License113 Source Code Definitions114 Basic Permissions 115Conveying Modified Source Versions Conveying Verbatim Copies116 Conveying Non-Source Forms 117Additional Terms 118119 Appendix E GNU General Public License Termination Acceptance Not Required for Having CopiesAutomatic Licensing of Downstream Recipients 120Patents 121No Surrender of Others Freedom Use with the GNU Affero General Public LicenseRevised Versions of this License 122Disclaimer of Warranty Limitation of LiabilityInterpretation of Sections 15 123Appendix F Warranty Warranty124 Submitting a Claim 125What Is Not Covered 126Limitation of Liability 127FCC Radiation Exposure Statement FCC Caution128 Radiation Exposure Statement Industry Canada Statement129 Appendix G Registration Registration130
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