Section 3 - Configuration
Internet Setup
PPPoE (DSL)
Choose PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) if your ISP uses a PPPoE connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router.
PPPoE: Select Dynamic (most common) or Static. |
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Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP |
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address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server |
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addresses. |
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User Name: Enter your PPPoE user name. |
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Password: Enter your PPPoE password and then retype the |
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password in the next box. |
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Service Name: Enter the ISP Service Name (optional). |
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IP Address: Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only). |
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DNS Addresses: Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server |
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Addresses (Static PPPoE only). |
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Maximum Idle Enter a maximum idle time during which the |
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Time: Internet connection is maintained during |
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inactivity. To disable this feature, enable |
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MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to |
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change the MTU for optimal performance with |
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your specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU. |
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Connection Mode Select either |
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Select: demand. |
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