RFC 2364 PPPoA, Bridged Mode Only | Linksys AG041 guide

ADSL Gateway with 4-Port Switch

RFC 2364 PPPoA

Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoA (Point-to-Point Protocol over ATM) to establish Internet connections. If your

ISP uses a PPPoA, enable PPPoA.

•User Name and Password. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.

•Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time. You can configure the Gateway 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 Gateway to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand, click the radio button. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates.

•Keep Alive Option: Redial Period. If you select this option, the Gateway will periodically check your Internet connection. If you are disconnected, then the Gateway will automatically re-establish your connection. To use this option, click the radio button next to Keep Alive. In the Redial Period field, you

specify how often you want the Gateway to check the Internet connection. The default Redial Period is 30	Figure 5-7: Internet Setup - RFC 2364 PPPoA
seconds.
When finished making your changes on this tab, click the Save Settings button to save these changes, or
click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes.

Bridged Mode Only

If you are using your Gateway as a bridge, which makes the Gateway act like a standalone modem, select

Bridged Mode Only. All NAT and routing is disabled in this mode.

When finished making your changes on this tab, click the Save Settings button to save these changes, or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes.

Figure 5-8: Internet Setup - Bridged Mode Only

NAT: translates IP addresses of a local area network to a different IP address for the Internet

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Contents

Adsl Gateway How to Use this Guide Copyright and TrademarksWord definition Table of Contents Adsl Gateway with 4-Port Switch List of Figures A Network with the Gateway 23 Applications & Gaming Port Triggering Figure B-23 New Preshared Key Introduction Welcome What’s in this Guide? Adsl Gateway with 4-Port Switch Planning your Network Gateway’s FunctionsIP Addresses What’s an IP Address? What is a VPN? Dhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol ServersDynamic IP Addresses Encryption encoding data transmitted in a network Why do I need a VPN? VPN Gateway to VPN Gateway VPN Gateway-to-VPN Gateway Getting to Know the Adsl Gateway Back Panel Front Panel DSL Connecting the Adsl Gateway Connecting to a ComputerISP a company that provides access to the Internet Overview Connect power Configuring the Adsl Gateway SetupAccess Restrictions Security How to Access the Web-based Utility AdministrationApplications & Gaming Status Setup Tab Basic SetupInternet Setup RFC 1483 Bridged Dynamic IP Static IP RFC 1483 Routed RFC 2516 PPPoE Bridged Mode Only RFC 2364 PPPoA Optional Settings Required by some ISPs Network Setup Ddns DynDNS.org Advanced Routing Advanced RoutingStatic Routing 12 Routing Table Security Tab Firewall VPN Software instructions for the computer 15 VPN with Manual Key Management Advanced VPN Tunnel Setup Phase Configuring the Adsl Gateway Security Tab Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access 19 List of PCs Applications and Gaming Tab Single Port Forwarding Port Range Forwarding Port Triggering DMZ Administration Tab Gateway AccessManagement UPnP Reporting LogEmail Alerts Smtp the standard e-mail protocol on the Internet Diagnostics Factory DefaultsPing Test Ping Test Parameters Firmware Upgrade 29 Administration tab Firmware Upgrade Status Tab GatewayGateway Information Internet Connections Local Network DSL Connection Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsNeed to set a static IP address on a computer Want to test my Internet connection Open a command prompt. For Windows 98 and Me Adsl Gateway with 4-Port Switch TCP UDP VPN Ipsec Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work To start over, I need to set the Gateway to factory default Need to upgrade the firmwareFirmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashing My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting Frequently Asked Questions Power LED flashes continuouslyWhere is the Gateway installed on the network? Is IPSec Passthrough supported by the Gateway? What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for? Does the Gateway support ICQ send file? What is DMZ Hosting? What are the advanced features of the Gateway? What is a MAC Address?How do I reset the Gateway? Is the Gateway cross-platform compatible? Introduction Environment How to Establish a Secure IPSec Tunnel Create an IPSec PolicyBuild Filter Lists Filter List 1 win-Router Filter List 2 Router -win Figure B-4 IP Filter LIst Figure B-7 IP Filter List Configure Individual Tunnel Rules Tunnel 1 win-Router Figure B-13 Authentication Methods Figure B-16 Tunnel Setting Tab Tunnel 2 Router-win Figure B-19 IP Filter List Tab Figure B-22 Preshared Key Assign New IPSec Policy Figure B-25 Connection Type Create a Tunnel Through the Web-Based Utility Figure B-28 VPN Tab Figure C-1 IP Configuration Screen Windows 98 or Me Instructions Windows 2000 or XP Instructions Figure C-3 MAC Address/Physical Address Figure D-1 Upgrade Firmware Appendix D Upgrading Firmware Appendix E Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix F Glossary Adsl Gateway with 4-Port Switch Adsl Gateway with 4-Port Switch Adsl Gateway with 4-Port Switch Appendix G Specifications Standards Appendix H Warranty Information Limited Warranty Appendix I Regulatory Information FCC Statement Appendix J Contact Information Europe Mail AddressOutside of Europe Mail Address