WAN Interface Settings – Using PPTP
PPTP over Ethernet connections are used in some DSL and cable modem networks.
You need your account details, and possibly also IP configuration parameters of the actual physical interface that the PPTP tunnel runs over. Your ISP should supply this information.
•Username – The login or username supplied to you by your ISP.
•Password – The password supplied to you by your ISP.
•PPTP Server IP – The IP of the PPTP server that the
Before PPTP can be used to connect to you ISP the physical (WAN) interface parameters need to be supplied, it’s possible to use either DHCP or Static IP, this depends on the type of ISP used and this information should be supplied by them.
If using static IP, this information need to be filled in.
•IP Address – The IP address of the WAN interface. This IP is used to connect to the PPTP server.
•Subnet Mask – Size of the external network.
•Gateway IP – Specifies the IP address of the default gateway used to reach for the Internet.
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