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periodically.

A.To connect to the Router, go to the web browser, and enter http://192.168.15.1 or the IP address of the Router.

B.Enter the password, if asked. (The default password is admin.)

C.On the Basic Setup tab, select the option Keep Alive, and set the Redial Period option at 20 (seconds).

D.Click the Save Settings button.

E.Click the Status tab, and click the Connect button.

F.You may see the login status display as Connecting. Press the F5 key to refresh the screen, until you see the login status display as Connected.

If the connection is lost again, follow steps E and F to re-establish connection.

15.I can't access my email, web, or VPN, or I am getting corrupted data from the Internet.

The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) setting may need to be adjusted. By default, the MTU is set at 1500. For most DSL users, it is strongly recommended to use MTU 1492. If you are having some difficulties, perform the following steps:

A.To connect to the Router, go to the web browser, and enter http://192.168.15.1 or the IP address of the Router.

B.Enter the password, if asked. (The default password is admin.)

C.On the Basic Setup tab, look for the MTU option, and select Enable. In the Size field, enter 1492.

D.Click the Save Settings button to continue.

If your difficulties continue, change the Size to different values. Try this list of values, one value at a time, in this order, until your problem is solved:

1462

1400

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

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Contents Broadband Router Word definition How to Use this GuideCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix a TroubleshootingFront Panel Back Panel16 Security Tab VPN Passthrough Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Introduction What’s in this Guide? Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Use of IP Addresses Networking BasicsAn Introduction to Local Area Networks Networking Basics Back Panel Getting to Know the RouterFront Panel Proceed to Connecting the Router Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Overview Connecting the RouterConnect a PC Connection InstructionsSetup Configuring the RouterApplications & Gaming SecurityVoice Status How to Access the Web-based UtilityAdministration Internet Setup Setup Tab Basic SetupInternet Connection Type Obtain an IP automaticallyPPPoE Static IPPPPoE RAS for SingTelPptp Heart Beat Signal Heart Beat SignalOptional Settings Network SetupRouter IP Packet a unit of data sent over a networkNetwork Address Server Settings Dhcp Time Setting Setup Tab DdnsTZO.com DynDNS.orgMAC Clone Setup Tab MAC Address CloneAdvanced Routing Setup Tab Advanced Routing13 Routing Table Entry List Filter IP Address Range Security Tab FilterFilter Port Range Filter MAC Address15 Filtered MAC Address Block WAN RequestsVPN Passthrough Security Tab VPN PassthroughApplications & Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding Voice TabPort Range Forwarding Port RangeTriggered Range Applications & Gaming Tab Port TriggeringPort Triggering Forwarded Range Applications & Gaming Tab UPnP ForwardingUPnP Forwarding Configuring the Router Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports DMZ Applications & Gaming Tab DMZApplication-based QoS Applications & Gaming Tab QoSSpecific Port# fields Port-based QoSVoice QoS Router Password Administration Tab ManagementLocal Router Access Remote Router AccessUPnP Backup and RestoreLog Administration Tab LogFirmware the programming code that runs a networking device Administration Tab Factory DefaultsAdministration Tab Firmware Upgrade Information Status Tab VoiceLine1 Status Line2 Status31 Status Tab Router Status Tab RouterLocal Network Status Tab Local NetworkCommon Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingNeed to set a static IP address on a PC For Windows 98 and MillenniumFor Windows XP For WindowsWant to test my Internet connection For Windows XP Configuring the Router for details Am not able to access the Router’s Web-based Utility Setup Need to set up a server behind my Router TCP Application Start and End Protocol IP Address EnabledCan’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultFor Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher For Netscape 4.7 or higherBroadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Need to use port triggering How do I make a phone call? Frequently Asked QuestionsCan I make calls if my Internet connection is down? Can I make calls while I’m browsing the Internet?Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk? Where is the Router installed on the network?Is IPSec Passthrough supported by the Router? How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment? If all else fails in the installation, what can I do?What is DMZ Hosting? How many ports can be simultaneously forwarded? Is the Router cross-platform compatible?Which modems are compatible with the Router? How can I check whether I have static or Dhcp IP addresses?Windows 98 or Me Instructions Figure B-1 IP Configuration ScreenFor the Router’s Web-based Utility Windows 2000 or XP InstructionsNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix C Windows HelpShared Resources Appendix C Windows Help Appendix D Glossary Appendix D Glossary Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Packet a unit of data sent over a network Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports Two Standard Phone Ports, One Power Port Appendix E SpecificationsAppendix E Specifications Limited Warranty Appendix F Warranty InformationAppendix F Warranty Information FCC Statement Appendix G Regulatory InformationAppendix G Regulatory Information Appendix H Contact Information Appendix H Contact Information