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button. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates.

Keep Alive: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. 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.

RAS. (for SingTel Users)

RAS is a service used in Singapore only. If you are using a RAS connection, check with your ISP for the necessary setup information.

PPTP. Point to Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP), is a service that applies to connections in Europe only.

IP Address. This is the Router’s IP address, as 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 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 this option, click the radio button next to Connect on Demand. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates.

Keep Alive: 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. 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.

Heart Beat Signal is a service used in Australia only. If you are using a Heart Beat Signal connection, check with your ISP for the necessary setup information.

Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband Router

subnet mask: An address code that determines the size of the network.

Figure 5-5: PPPoE Connection Type

static ip address: a fixed address assigned to a computer or device connected to a network

Figure 5-6: RAS Connection Type

Figure 5-7: PPTP Connection Type

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Contents Wireless- B Word definition Copyright and TrademarksTable of Contents Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help Appendix ATroubleshootingAppendix B Wireless Security Broadband Router’s Back Panel List of Figures26 Applications and Gaming UPnP Forwarding Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-B Broadband Router Roaming Network TopologyNetwork Layout Back Panel Getting to Know the Wireless-B Broadband RouterFront Panel Wireless-B Hardware Installation Connecting the Wireless-B Broadband RouterOverview Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband RouterInternet Setup Setup Tab Basic SetupPPPoE Connection Type Optional Settings Required by some ISPs Wireless-B Broadband Router 10 Setup Tab MAC Address Clone Setup Tab MAC Address Clone11 Setup Tab Advanced Routing Setup Tab Advanced Routing13 Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings14 WPA Pre-Shared Key Wireless Tab Wireless Security17 Wireless Tab WEP 18 Wireless Tab Wireless Network Access Wireless Tab Wireless Network AccessPreamble type, Long Preambledefault or Short Preamble Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings21 Security Tab Filter Security Tab Filter23 Security Tab VPN Passthrough Security Tab VPN Passthrough24 Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range ForwardingApplications and Gaming Tab UPnP Forwarding Applications and Gaming Tab Port TriggeringApplications and Gaming Tab DMZ Administration Tab Management29 Backup & Restore Administration Tab LogAdministration Tab Firmware Upgrade 33 Administration Tab Factory Defaults Administration Tab Factory DefaultsBy the Router Status Tab Router35 Status Tab Local Network Status Tab Local NetworkNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Want to test my Internet connection Wireless-B Broadband Router TCP UDP Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work VPN IpsecFirmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashing To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultNeed to upgrade the firmware My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting Power LED keeps flashing Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere is the Router installed on the network? Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router?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?What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What is infrastructure mode? What is ad-hoc mode?What is roaming? What is ISM band?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is Spread Spectrum?What is WEP? What is a MAC Address?Have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my network How do I resolve issues with signal loss?Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-B Broadband Router Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Upgrade FirmwareTCP/IP Appendix D Windows HelpWindows 2000 or XP Instructions Windows 98 or Me InstructionsFigure E-3 MAC Address/Physical Address For the Router’s Web-based UtilityAppendix F Glossary Wireless-B Broadband Router Wireless-B Broadband Router Wireless-B Broadband Router Wireless-B Broadband Router Wireless-B Broadband Router Appendix G Specifications Appendix H Warranty Information FCC Statement Appendix I Regulatory InformationWireless-B Broadband Router Europe Mail Address Appendix J Contact Information