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How to Access the Web-based Utility

Administration

•

Management. On this screen, alter the Router’s password, access privileges, and UPnP settings. You can

also back up and restore the Router’s configuration if necessary.

•

Log. If you want to view or save activity logs, click this tab.

•

Factory Defaults. This feature is protected by a password available only from Vonage. Contact Vonage for

more information.

•

Firmware Upgrade. Firmware upgrades are performed only by Vonage. Contact Vonage for more information.

Status

•

Voice. This screen provides status information about your Vonage phone lines.

•

Router. This screen provides status information about the Router.

•

Local Network. This provides status information about the local network.

How to Access the Web-based Utility

To access the Web-based Utility of the Router, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the

Router’s default IP address,

192.168.15.1

, in the

Address

field. Press the

Enter

key.

A screen will appear asking you for your User name and Password. Enter

admin

in the

User Name

and

Password

fields. Then click the

OK

button.

Figure 5-2: Router Login

Figure 5-1: Router’s IP

Address

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The Setup Tab - Basic Setup

Make the necessary changes through the Utility. When you have finished making changes to a screen, click the

Save Settings

button to save the changes, or click the

Cancel Changes

button to undo your changes. Help

information is shown on the right-hand side of a screen. For additional help on a tab, click

More

.

The Setup Tab - Basic Setup

The

Basic Setup

screen is the first screen you see when you access the Web-based Utility.

Internet Setup

The Internet Setup section configures the Router for your Internet connection type. This information can be

obtained from your ISP.

Internet Connection Type

The Router supports six connection types: Obtain an IP automatically (DHCP), Static IP, PPPoE, RAS, PPTP, and

Heart Beat Signal. Each

Basic Setup

screen and available features will differ depending on what kind of

connection type you select.

Obtain an IP automatically

By default, the Router’s Internet Connection Type is set to

Obtain an IP automatically

, and it should be

used only if your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through a dynamic IP address.

Figure 5-3: Setup Tab - Basic Setup

(Obtain an IP automatically)

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Static IP

If you are required to use a permanent IP address, then select

Static IP

.

IP Address

. 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.

Subnet Mask

. This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by external users on the Internet (including your

ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.

Default Gateway

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

DNS 1-3

. Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS (Domain Name System) Server IP Address.

PPPoE

Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to establish Internet connections for

end-users. If you use a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. If they do, you will have to

enable it.

User Name and Password

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

Service Name

. If provided by your ISP, enter the Service Name.

Connect on Demand and Max Idle Time

. You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after

it has been inactive for a specific 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. If you want your Internet connection to remain on at all times, enter

0

in the

Max Idle

Figure 5-4: Static IP

static ip address

: a fixed address

assigned to a computer or device

connected to a network.

subnet mask

: an address code that

determines the size of the network

default gateway

: a device that forwards

Internet traffic from your local area

network

pppoe

: a type of broadband connection

that provides authentication (username

and password) in addition to data

transport

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Time

field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet access

disconnects.

Keep Alive and Redial Period

. This option keeps your PPPoE-enabled Internet access connected

indefinitely, even when it sits idle. If you select this option, the Router will periodically check your Internet

connection. If the connection is down, then the Router will automatically re-establish the connection. To use

this option, click the radio button next to

Keep Alive

. The default Redial Period is 30 seconds.

When you are finished, click the

Save Settings

button. Then click the

Status

tab, and click the

Connect

button to start the connection.

RAS (for SingTel)

Remote Access Service (RAS) is a service that applies to connections in Singapore only. For users in

Singapore, check with Singtel for information on RAS.

User Name and Password

. Enter the User Name and Password supplied by Singtel.

RAS Plan

. Select the type of plan you have.

Connect on Demand and Max Idle Time

. You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after

it has been inactive for a specific 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. If you want your Internet connection to remain on at all times, enter

0

in the

Max Idle

Time

field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet access

disconnects.

NOTE:

For DSL users, if you

need to enable PPPoE support,

remember to remove any PPPoE

applications that are installed

on your PCs.

Figure 5-6: RAS (for Singtel)

Figure 5-5: PPPoE

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Keep Alive and Redial Period

. This option keeps your PPPoE-enabled Internet access connected

indefinitely, even when it sits idle. If you select this option, the Router will periodically check your Internet

connection. If the connection is down, then the Router will automatically re-establish the connection. To use

this option, click the radio button next to

Keep Alive

. The default Redial Period is 30 seconds.

When you are finished, click the

Save Settings

button. Then click the

Status

tab, and click the

Connect

button to start the connection.

PPTP

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

IP Address

. 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.

Subnet Mask

. This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by external users on the Internet (including your

ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.

Default Gateway

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

User Name and Password

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

Connect on Demand and Max Idle Time

. You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after

it has been inactive for a specific 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. If you want your Internet connection to remain on at all times, enter

0

in the

Max Idle

Time

field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet access

disconnects.

Figure 5-7: PPTP

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