Network Setup, Optional Settings, Router IP

Chapter 3

Advanced Configuration

L2TP

L2TP is a service that applies to connections in Israel only.

Internet Connection Type > L2TP

Server IP Address This is the IP address of the L2TP Server. Your ISP will provide you with the IP address you need to specify here.

Username and Password Enter the Username 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. To use this option, select Connect on Demand. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates. The default Max Idle Time is 15 minutes.

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, select Keep Alive. In the Redial Period field, specify how often you want the Router to check the Internet connection. The default Redial Period is 30 seconds.

Optional Settings

Some of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify with your ISP before making any changes.

Optional Settings

Host Name and Domain Name These fields allow you to supply a host and domain name for the Router. Some ISPs, usually cable ISPs, require these names as identification. You may have to check with your ISP to see if your broadband Internet service has been configured with a host and domain name. In most cases, leaving these fields blank will work.

MTU MTU is the Maximum Transmission Unit. It specifies the largest packet size permitted for Internet transmission. Select Manual if you want to manually enter the largest

packet size that is transmitted. To have the Router select the best MTU for your Internet connection, keep the default, Auto.

Size When Manual is selected in the MTU field, this option is enabled. Leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range. The default size depends on the Internet Connection Type:

•DHCP, Static IP, or Telstra: 1500

•PPPoE: 1492

•PPTP or L2TP: 1460

Network Setup

The Network Setup section changes the settings on the network connected to the Router’s Ethernet ports.Wireless setup is performed through the Wireless tab.

Router IP

This presents both the Router’s IP Address and Subnet Mask as seen by your network.

Router IP

DHCP Server Settings

This setting determines how the clients (network devices) use DNS/WINS.

Mode1-Fixedconfiguration(Default) Selectthisoption if you want the Router to advertise itself as the DNS server to use and handle upstream changes automatically.

Mode 2 - Network Supplied Select this option if you want the Router to pass through the DNS server values (learned from the Modem port or mobile network) to the client, depending on how the Router is currently connected.

NOTE: If the upstream DNS servers change between connections, the clients may become unable to resolve addresses because they have valid DHCP leases that use the old server values.

Mode 3 - Manual configuration Select this option if you want to set arbitrary DNS/WINS values for the clients to use. These values are not validated by the Router.

DHCP Server Settings

Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband