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Chapter 5: Configuring the Router
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.
Heart Beat Signal
Heart Beat Signal is a service used in Australia only. If you are using a Heart Beat Signal connection, 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
. 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.
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.
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
Figure 5-8: Heart Beat Signal
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Router
The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
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.
Optional Settings
Some of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify with your ISP before making any changes.
Host Name and Domain Name
. These fields allow you to supply a host and domain name for the Router. Some
ISPs require these names as identification. You may have to check with your ISP to see if your broadband
Internet service has been configured with a host and domain name. In most cases, leaving these fields blank will
work.
MTU
. The MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) setting specifies the largest packet size permitted for network
transmission. Select
Enable
and enter the value desired. It is recommended that you leave this value in the 1200
to 1500 range. For most DSL users, it is recommended to use the value 1492. By default, MTU is set at 1500
when disabled.
Network Setup
The Network Setup section allows you to change the Router’s local network settings.
Router IP
The values for the Router’s Local IP Address and Subnet Mask are shown here. In most cases, keeping the
default values will work.
packet
: a unit of data sent over a network
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Router
The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
Local IP Address
. The default value is
192.168.15.1
.
Subnet Mask
. The default value is
255.255.255.0
.
Network Address Server Settings (DHCP)
These settings allow you to configure the Router’s Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server function.
The Router can be used as a DHCP server for your network. A DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address
to each computer on your network. Unless you already have one, it is highly recommended that you leave the
Router enabled as a DHCP server.
Local DHCP Server
. DHCP is enabled by factory default. If you already have a DHCP server on your network, set
the Router’s DHCP option to
Disable
. If you disable DHCP, remember to assign a static IP address to the Router.
Start IP Address
. Enter a value for the DHCP server to start with when issuing IP addresses. Because the
default IP address for the Router is 192.168.15.1, the Start IP Address must be 192.168.15. 2 or greater, but
smaller than 192.168.15.254. The default Start IP Address is
192.168.15.100
.
Number of Address
(Optional). Enter the maximum number of PCs that you want the DHCP server to assign IP
addresses to. This number cannot be greater than 253. The default is
50
.
DHCP Address Range
. The range of DHCP addresses is displayed here.
Client Lease Time
. The Client Lease Time is the amount of time a network user will be allowed connection to the
Router with their current dynamic IP address. Enter the amount of time, in minutes, that the user will be “leased”
this dynamic IP address. After the dynamic IP address has expired, the user will be automatically assigned a new
dynamic IP address. The default is
0
minutes, which means one day.
dynamic ip address
: a temporary IP
address assigned by a DHCP server
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Router
The Setup Tab - DDNS
DNS 1-3
. The Domain Name System (DNS) is how the Internet translates domain or website names into Internet
addresses or URLs. Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS Server IP Address. You can enter up to three
DNS Server IP Addresses here. The Router will use these for quicker access to functioning DNS servers.
WINS
. The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) converts NetBIOS names to IP addresses. If you use a WINS
server, enter that server’s IP address here. Otherwise, leave this field blank.
Time Setting
Change the time zone in which your network functions from this pull-down menu.
When you have finished making changes to this 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 information, click
More
.
The Setup Tab - DDNS
The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. DDNS lets you assign a fixed host and
domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. It is useful when you are hosting your own website, FTP server,
or other server behind the Router.
Before you can use this feature, you need to sign up for DDNS service at one of two DDNS service providers,
DynDNS.org or TZO.com. If you do not want to use this feature, keep the default setting,
Disable
.
NOTE:
To test your settings, connect to the Internet now.
ddns
: allows the hosting of a website, FTP
server, or e-mail server with a fixed
domain name (e.g., www.xyz.com) and a
dynamic IP address
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Router
The Setup Tab - DDNS
DDNS
DDNS Service
. If your DDNS service is provided by DynDNS.org, then select
DynDNS.org
from the drop-down
menu. If your DDNS service is provided by TZO, then select
TZO.com
. The features available on the
DDNS
screen will vary, depending on which DDNS service provider you use.
DynDNS.org
User Name, Password, and Host Name
. Enter the User Name, Password, and Host Name of the account
you set up with DynDNS.org.
Internet IP Address
. The Router’s current Internet IP Address is displayed here. Because it is dynamic, it
will change.
Status
. The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here.
TZO.com
E-mail Address, Password, and Domain Name
. Enter the Email Address, Password, and Domain Name
of the service you set up with TZO.
Internet IP Address
. The Router’s current Internet IP Address is displayed here. Because it is dynamic,
this will change.
Status
. The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here.
When you have finished making changes to this screen, click the
Update
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 information, click
More
.
Figure 5-9: Setup Tab - DDNS
(DynDNS.org)
Figure 5-10: Setup Tab - DDNS (TZO.com)
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