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Setup Tab

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Primary DNS (Required)

and

Secondary DNS (Optional)

. Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS

(Domain Name System) Server IP Address.

When you have finished making changes to the screen, click the

Save Settings

button to save the changes,

or click the

Cancel Changes

button to undo your changes.

PPPoE

Some 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.

Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time

. You can 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.

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. The default Redial Period is 30 seconds.

When you have finished making changes to the screen, click the

Save Settings

button to save the changes,

or click the

Cancel Changes

button to undo your changes.

PPTP

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

IP Address

. This is 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

. 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.

PPTP Server

. Enter the IP address of the PPTP server.

Figure 6-6: PPPoE

Figure 6-7: PPTP

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Setup Tab

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User Name and Password

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

Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time

. You can 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.

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 radio button next to

Keep Aliv

e. In the

Redial Period

field, you specify how often you

want the Router to check the Internet connection. The default Redial Period is 30 seconds.

When you have finished making changes to the screen, click the

Save Settings

button to save the changes,

or click the

Cancel Changes

button to undo your changes.

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

. You can 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.

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 radio button next to

Keep Aliv

e. In the

Redial Period

field, you specify how often you

want the Router to check the Internet connection. The default Redial Period is 30 seconds.

When you have finished making changes to the screen, click the

Save Settings

button to save the changes,

or click the

Cancel Changes

button to undo your changes.

Figure 6-8: Heart Beat Signal

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Setup Tab

4-Port Gigabit Security Router with VPN

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

. This is 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

. 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.

Gateway

. Your ISP will provide you with the Default Gateway 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 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 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.

Keep Alive and Redial Period

. This option keeps your 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.

Click the

Save Settings

button. Then click the

Status

tab, and click the

Connect

button.

Optional Settings

(Required by some ISPs)

Some of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify with your ISP before making any changes.

Host Name

: Some ISPs, usually cable ISPs, require a host name as identification. You may have to check with

your ISP to see if your broadband Internet service has been configured with a host name. In most cases, leaving

this field blank will work.

Domain Name

: Some ISPs, usually cable ISPs, require a domain name as identification. You may have to check

with your ISP to see if your broadband Internet service has been configured with a domain name. In most cases,

leaving this field blank will work.

Figure 6-9: L2TP

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Setup Tab

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MTU

: MTU is the Maximum Transmission Unit. It specifies the largest packet size permitted for Internet

transmission. Select Manual if you want to manually enter the largest packet size that will be transmitted. To

have the Router select the best MTU for your Internet connection, keep the default setting, Auto

Size

: When Manual is selected in the MTU field, this option is enabled. It is recommended that you set this value

within the 1200 to 1500 range, but the value can be defined between 128 and 1500.

DDNS Service

: DDNS Service is disabled by default. To enable DDNS Service, follow these instructions:

1.

Sign Up for DDNS Service

•

DynDNS - Sign up for DDNS service at www.dyndns.org, and write down your User Name, Password, and

Host Name information.

•

TZO - Sign up for DDNS service at www.tzo.com, and write down your E-mail Address, Password and

Domain Name information.

2.

Select the DDNS service provider whose service you are using.

3.

Configure the following fields:

•

User Name (DynDNS) or E-mail address (TZO).

•

Password

•

Host Name (DynDNS) or Domain name (TZO)

4.

Click Save Settings.

The Router will now advise the DDNS Service of your current WAN (Internet) IP address whenever this address

changes. If using TZO, you should NOT use the TZO software to perform this “IP address update”.

Connect button

: When DDNS is enabled, the Connect button is displayed. This button is used to contact the

DDNS server to manually update your IP address information. The Status area on this screen is also updated.

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Setup Tab

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LAN

The LAN Setup section allows you to change the Router’s local network settings.

IPv4

The Router’s Local IP Address and Subnet Mask are shown here. In most cases, you can keep the defaults.

Local IP Address

. The default value is

192.168.1.1

.

Subnet Mask

. The default value is

255.255.255.0

.

Server Settings (DHCP)

The Router can be used as your network’s DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server, which

automatically assigns an IP address to each PC on your network. Unless you already have one, it is highly

recommended that you leave the Router enabled as a DHCP server.

DHCP Server

. DHCP is already enabled by factory default.If you already have a DHCP server on your network, or

you don't want a DHCP server, then select Disabled (no other DHCP features will be available). If you already have

a DHCP server on your network, and you want this Router to act as a Relay for that DHCP Server, select DHCP

Relay, then enter the DHCP Server IP Address. If you disable DHCP, assign a static IP address to the Router.

Starting IP Address

. Enter a value for the DHCP server to start with when issuing IP addresses. This value must

be 192.168.1. 2 or greater, but smaller than 192.168.1.254, because the default IP address for the Router is

192.168.1.1, and 192.168.1.255 is the broadcast IP address.

Maximum Number of DHCP Users

. Enter the maximum number of PCs that you want the DHCP server to assign

IP addresses to. This number cannot be greater than 253. In order to determine the DHCP IP Address range, add

the starting IP address (e.g., 100) to the number of DHCP users.

Client Lease Time

. This is the amount of time a DHCP client can keep the assigned IP address before it sends a

renewal request to the DHCP server.

Static DNS 1-3

. If applicable, enter the IP address(es) of your DNS server(s).

WINS

. The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) provides name resolution service (similar to DNS) in

Windows networks. If you use a WINS server, enter that server's IP Address here. Otherwise, leave this blank.

Figure 6-10: LAN

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