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Setup Tab

Setting Up and Configuring the Router

Internet Connection Type

The Router supports six connection types. Each

WAN Setup

screen and available options will

differ depending on what kind of connection type you select.

Automatic Configuration - DHCP

By default, the Router’s Configuration Type is set to

Automatic Configuration - DHCP

. The

Router will get its IP address from a DHCP server of the ISP. Most cable modem ISPs use this

option.

Static IP

If your connection uses a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, then select

Static IP

.

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Internet IP Address

—The Router’s IP address on the WAN port that can be reached from the

Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.

Subnet Mask

—The Router’s Subnet Mask on the WAN port. Your ISP will provide you this

information and your IP Address.

Default Gateway

—Your ISP will provide you with the Default Gateway (Router) to reach the

Internet.

Primary DNS (Required)

and

Secondary DNS (Optional)

—Your ISP will provide you with at

least one DNS (Domain Name System) Server IP Address to resolve host name to IP address

mapping.

PPPoE

Most DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to establish Internet

connections. If you are connected to the Internet through a DSL line, check with your ISP to see

if they use PPPoE. If they do, you will have to enable PPPoE.

User Name and Password

—Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP for

PPPoE authentication.

Connect on Demand—Max Idle Time

—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

Connect on Demand

option and enter

the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates

in the

Max Idle Time

field. Use this option to minimize your DSL connection time if it is charged

based on time. This option is disabled by default.

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Keep Alive Redial period

—TAllows 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 option next to

Keep Alive

. In the

Redial Period

field, you

specify how often you want the Router to check the Internet connection. This option is enabled

by default and the default Redial Period is 30 seconds. Use this option to minimize your Internet

connection response time since it will always be connected.

PPTP

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

Israel only.

IP Address

—The Router’s IP address, when seen from the WAN, or the Internet. Your ISP will

provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.

Subnet Mask

—The Router’s Subnet Mask. Your ISP will provide you the Subnet Mask and your

IP address.

Default Gateway

—Your ISP will provide you with the Default Gateway IP Address.

PPTP Server

—Enter the IP address of the PPTP server.

User Name and Password

—Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.

Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time

—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

Connect on Demand

option and enter

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the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates

in the

Max Idle Time

field. Use this option to minimize your DSL connection time if it is charged

based on time. This option is disabled by default.

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 re-establish

your connection. To use this option, click the option next to

Keep Alive

. In the

Redial Period

field, you specify how often you want the Router to check the Internet connection. This option

is enabled by default and the default Redial Period is 30 seconds. Use this option to minimize

your Internet connection response time since it will always be connected.

Heart Beat Signal

Heart Beat Signal is a service used in Australia. Check with your ISP for the necessary setup

information.

User Name and Password

—Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.

Heart Beat Server

—Enter the IP address of the Heart Beat server.

Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time

—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

Connect on Demand

option and enter

the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates

in the

Max Idle Time

field. Use this option to minimize your DSL connection time if it is charged

based on time. This option is disabled by default.

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 re-establish

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your connection. To use this option, click the option next to

Keep Alive

. In the

Redial Period

field, you specify how often you want the Router to check the Internet connection. This option

is enabled by default and the default Redial Period is 30 seconds. Use this option to minimize

your Internet connection response time since it will always be connected.

L2TP

Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) is a service that tunnels Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) across

the Internet. It is used mostly in European countries. Check with your ISP for the necessary

setup information.

IP Address

—The Router’s IP address, when seen from the WAN, or the Internet. Your ISP will

provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.

Subnet Mask

—The Router’s Subnet Mask. Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask and

your IP address.

Gateway

—Your ISP will provide you with the Default Gateway IP Address.

L2TP Server

—Enter the IP address of the L2TP server.

User Name and Password

—Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.

Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time

—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

Connect on Demand

option and enter

the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates

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