54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual
1-8 Configuring Internet Connectivity
v1.1, May 2008
•Telstra Bigpond, an Australian residential cable modem service
•Other, which selects PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet), the protocol used
by most DSL services worldwide.
–Login and Password. This is the user name and password provided by your ISP. This
name and password are used to log in to the ISP server.
–Service Name. If your connection is capable of connecting to multiple Internet services,
this setting specifies which service to use.
–Connection Mode. This drop-down list (shown in Figure1-5 on page 1-7) selects when
the router will connect to and disconnect from the Internet. The list includes:
•Always On. The router logs in to the Internet immediately after booting and never
disconnects.
•Dial on Demand. The router logs in only when outgoing traffic is present and logs out
after the idle time-out.
•Manually Connect. The router logs in or logs out only when the user clicks Connect
or Disconnect in the Router Status screen.
–Idle Timeout. Your Internet connection is logged out if there is no data transfer during the
specified time interval.
Note: The Telstra Bigpond setting is only for older cable modem service
accounts still requiring a Bigpond login utility. Telstra has
discontinued this type of account. Those with Telstra DSL accounts
and newer cable modem accounts should select No for Does Your
Internet Connection Require a Login.
Figure 1-6
Note: Not all ISPs are listed here. The ones on this list have special
requirements.