Operation and Status

 

 

 

 

devices on the Internet. (This is different to the hardware

 

address seen by devices on the local LAN.)

 

IP Address

The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users.

 

This address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service

 

Provider).

 

Network Mask

The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above.

 

 

 

PPPoE Link Status

This indicates whether or not the connection is currently

 

established.

 

∙ If the connection does not exist, the "Connect" button

 

can be used to establish a connection.

 

∙ If the connection currently exists, the "Disconnect"

 

button can be used to break the connection.

 

 

 

Connection Log

 

 

Connection Log

∙ The Connection Log shows status messages relating to

 

 

the existing connection.

 

∙ The most common messages are listed in the table

 

below.

 

∙ The "Clear Log" button will restart the Log, while the

 

Refresh button will update the messages shown on

 

screen.

 

 

 

Buttons

 

 

Connect

If not connected, establish a connection to your ISP.

 

 

 

 

Disconnect

If connected to your ISP, hang up the connection.

 

 

 

Clear Log

Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier

 

to read new messages.

 

Refresh

Update the data on screen.

 

 

 

Connection Log Messages

Message

Description

Connect on Demand

Connection attempt has been triggered by the "Connect

 

automatically, as required" setting.

Manual connection

Connection attempt started by the "Connect" button.

 

 

Reset physical connec-

Preparing line for connection attempt.

tion

 

Connecting to remote

Attempting to connect to the ISP's server.

server

 

Remote Server located

ISP's Server has responded to connection attempt.

 

 

Start PPP

Attempting to login to ISP's Server and establish a PPP

 

connection.

PPP up successfully

Able to login to ISP's Server and establish a PPP con-

 

nection.

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