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Chapter 5: Configuring the Router
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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Chapter 5: Configuring the Router
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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The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
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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The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
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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The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
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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