Cisco Systems RVS4000RF manual L2TP

Setting Up and Configuring the Router	5
Setup

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), and then automatically re-establish the connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To activate Connect on Demand, select the Connect on Demand option and enter in the Max Idle Time field the number of minutes of inactivity that must elapse before your Internet connection is terminated automatically.

Keep Alive: Redial period If you select this option, the router periodically checks your Internet connection. If you are disconnected, then the router will automatically re-establishes your connection. To use this option, click the radio button next to 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.

Click Save to save your changes, or click Cancel to undo your changes.

L2TP

Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) is a service that tunnels Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) across the Internet. It is used mostly in European countries. Check with your ISP for the necessary setup information.

L2TP

IP Address The router’s IP address, when seen from the WAN, or the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.

Subnet Mask The router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by external users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.

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