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Basic Setup
This screen allows you to configure your router's server side (Wide Area Network, or
WAN) properties. Follow the instructions provided by your ISP.

Internet

The Basic Setup screen has buttons that let you select the method that your router uses
to connect to the Internet. There are five different ways that you can use to connect to
the Internet:
1. Obtain an IP address automatically. This method uses the Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol (DHCP) to obtain the IP address from the server. The IP
address is dynamically assigned and is not known prior to assignment.
2. Specify an IP address. Use this option if your ISP has assigned a static IP address.
Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway as instructed by your ISP. Up to
three Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses can also be specified. These allow
you to have access to other web servers.
3. PPPoE. PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) is also known as RFC 2516.
PPP is a method of establishing a session between network hosts. It usually
provides a mechanism of authenticating users. PPPoE is a method of
encapsulating PPP packets over Ethernet.
4. PPPoA (LLC/SNAP) or
5. PPPoA (VC-MUX). PPP over ATM is also known as RFC 2364. It is a method of
encapsulating PPP packets over ATM cells which are carried over the DSL line.
LLC/SNAP and VC-MUX are two different methods of encapsulating the PPP
packet.
In order to connect using PPPoE or PPPoA, click on the appropriate radio button, fill out
the login information and other variables, and click on the Connect button. To
disconnect, click on the Disconnect button.
Connect on Demand: If this option is checked, then the connection remains dormant
until traffic flows through the link. If the Connect on Demand feature is checked, and the
modulation chosen is PPPoE or PPPoA:
In order to initiate a PPP connection on demand, access a remote website with your
browser. When traffic is detected over the link, the connection is activated.
When the Disconnect button is clicked to stop the PPP connection, Internet access
is disabled until the Connect button is clicked. No subsequent browser requests are
acted upon until the Connect button is clicked or the Connect on Demand option is
unchecked.
Idle Timeout: This is the duration of time (in minutes) after which the PPP connection
times out due to lack of activity.