Pptp Connection Type | Linksys WRT54GX2 guide

Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200

•PPTP. Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that applies to connections in Europe only.

Specify Internet 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.

Gateway. Your ISP will provide you with the Gateway Address.

User Name and Password. Enter the User Name 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. 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 Router will periodically check your Internet connection. If you are disconnected, then the Router 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 Router to check the Internet connection. The default Redial Period is 30 seconds.

•Telstra BigPond. Telstra BigPond is a service that applies to connections in Australia only. User Name and Password. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.

Heart Beat Server. This is the IP address that the Router has, when seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.

Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router

Figure 5-6: PPTP Connection Type

Figure 5-7: Telstra BigPond Connection Type

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The Setup Tab - Basic Setup

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Linksys WRT54GX2 manual Pptp Connection Type

Contents

Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use This User GuideWord definition Table of Contents Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help Appendix a TroubleshootingAppendix B Wireless Security Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Connect a PC Router’s Side Panel 24 Security Tab Firewall Welcome Introduction What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Network Topology Planning Your Wireless NetworkAd-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Ssid your wireless network’s name Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Router’s Ports and Reset Button Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200Broadband an always-on, fast Internet connection Router’s LEDs Wireless Overview Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Stand Option Placement OptionsWall-Mount Option Isp your internet provider Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router Internet Setup Setup Tab Basic SetupInternet Connection Type Static IP Connection Type Pptp Connection Type Packet a unit of data sent over a network Network SetupOptional Settings Router IP Time Setting Network Address Server Settings Dhcp Ddns Setup Tab Ddns Mac address the unique address that a Setup Tab MAC Address Clone Dynamic Routing Setup Tab Advanced RoutingNAT Mode Advanced Routing 16 Setup Tab Advanced Routing NAT Mode Routing Table Wireless Network Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Security Wireless Tab Wireless SecurityEncryption encoding data transmitted in a network 20 Wireless Tab Wireless Security WEP Wireless MAC Filter Wireless Tab Wireless MAC Filter Advanced Wireless Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Block WAN Request Security Tab FirewallFirewall VPN Pass Through Internet Access Access Restrictions Tab Internet AccessTo create an Internet Access policy Url the address of a file located on the Internet Ftp a protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP network Port Range Forward Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range ForwardPort Range Triggered Range and Forwarded Range Applications and Gaming Tab Port TriggeringApplications and Gaming Tab DMZ Port Triggering Applications and Gaming Tab QoS QoS Quality of ServiceWireless Internet Access Priority Port Range Summary Cancel Changes button Multicast Administration Tab ManagementRouter Password UPnP DoS Log Administration Tab LogSystem Log URL Filter Log Ping Parameters Administration Tab DiagnosticsPing Test Traceroute Test Upgrade Firmware Administration Tab Factory DefaultsAdministration Tab Firmware Upgrade Factory Defaults Backup Configuration Administration Tab Config ManagementRestore Configuration Router Information Status Tab RouterInternet Connection Local Network Status Tab Local Network Wireless Status Tab Wireless Status Tab System Performance Internet/WirelessSystem Performance Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingNeed to set a static IP address on a PC For Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP Open a command prompt. For Windows 98SE and Me TCP Application Start and End Protocol IP Address Enabled Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultMy power LED will not stop flashing Need to upgrade the firmware Cannot connect to the Internet My wireless-G speed seems to be slow Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere is the Router installed on the network? How do I turn on SRX on my router? How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? Does the Router support ICQ send file? What is DMZ Hosting? Is the Router cross-platform compatible? What are the advanced features of the Router?What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What is infrastructure mode? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What is ad-hoc mode? What is WEP? What is ISM band?What is Spread Spectrum? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? How do I resolve issues with signal loss? How do I reset the Router?Have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my network Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Upgrade Firmware Shared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Windows 98SE or Me Instructions Figure E-1 IP Configuration Screen For the Router’s Web-based Utility Windows 2000 or XP Instructions Appendix F Glossary Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Model Appendix G SpecificationsStandards Limited Warranty Appendix H Warranty Information FCC Statement Appendix I Regulatory Information Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200 Need to contact Linksys? Appendix J Contact InformationInformation section in this Guide