Chapter 3
Advanced Configuration
Static IP
If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, select Static IP.
Internet Connection Type > Static IP
Internet IP Address This is the Router’s IP address, when seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.
Subnet Mask This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.
Default Gateway Your ISP will provide you with the IP address of the ISP server.
DNS
PPPoE
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Internet Connection Type > PPPoE
Username and Password Enter the Username and Password provided by your ISP.
Service Name (Optional) If provided by your ISP, enter the Service Name.
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
before your Internet connection terminates. The default Max Idle Time is 5 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
30seconds.
PPTP
Internet Connection Type > PPTP
If your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through a dynamic IP address, then select Obtain an IP Address Automatically. If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, then select Specify an IP Address. Then configure the following:
•• Specify an IP Address This is the Router’s IP address, as seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.
•• Subnet Mask This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.
•• Default Gateway Your ISP will provide you with the IP address of the ISP server.
•• DNS
PPTP Server IP Address Your ISP will provide you with the IP address of the PPTP server.
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
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