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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 you use when logging onto your ISP through

a PPPoE or PPTP connection.

Service Name

. Provided by ISP, some service providers require it for authentication. Please leave it blank if

your ISP doesn't require it.

PPPoE with Fixed IP Address

. Some PPPoE based ISPs assign a fixed IP for their PPPOE client. If your ISP

gives you a fixed IP, enter it here or leave it blank if your ISP doesn't provide this info.

Auto Connect on Demand

. If Auto Connect On Demand is selected, the Router will try to establish the PPPoE

connection every time it detects an Internet access request. The Router will terminate the PPPOE session

after a period of idle time, which can be set by the user. The default idle time is 5 minutes. Click on

Show

Connection Duration

to show the current connection uptime. User can also set a timer that can enable the

Router to pop up a message Window automatically to remind the user of the current connection uptime

duration. Note: if your Internet browser is set to block popup windows, you will not be able to see the popup

window.

Manual Connect on Demand

. If Manual Connect On Demand is selected, the Router will try to establish the

PPPoE connection ONLY when the first time it detects the Internet access request. The Router will then

terminate the PPPOE session after a period of idle time which can be set by the user. The default idle time is

5 minutes. Unlike Auto Connect on Demand, the Router will NOT automatically establish PPPOE connection

any more even it detects the new Internet access request. Unless user manually click on Connect to re-

establish the connection. Click on Show Connection Duration to show the current connection uptime. User

can also set a timer which can enable Router to popup a message Window automatically to remind the user

on the current connection uptime duration.

Note: If your Internet Browser is set to block the popup windows, you will not be able to see the popup

window.

Keep Alive Option

. This option keeps you connected to the Internet indefinitely, even when your connection

sits idle. To use this option, click the radio button next to Keep Alive. The default Redial Period is 30 seconds

(In other words, the Router will check the Internet connection every 30 seconds).

PPPoE Scheduling Dialer

. This feature allows you to connect Internet in scheduling time.

Caution: An inaccurate Router clock setting will void the time specific functions. For initial setup of Router, it

is suggested that the user selects "Keep Alive" option first. Wait for the Router to have a successful

Figure 5-6: PPPoE Connection Type

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connection to the Internet and gets an NTP time update. Then enable the scheduling/time-specific function.

User can also manually setup the Router clock. Wait until the Router connects to the internet. Then switch to

"auto NTP time update".Note that shutting down or rebooting the Router will cause the Router clock to be

temporarily invalid. Router will try to connect to the NTP server automatically once the Internet connection

resumes. If the Router fails to connect to the NTP server, please reset the Router clock. This is to ensure that

the "Wireless RF scheduling" or other time specific functions will work properly.

Caution: An inaccurate Router clock setting will void the "Wireless RF Scheduling" feature. And shutting

down or rebooting the Router will also cause the Router clock to temporarily be invalid. The Router will try to

connect to an NTP server automatically every time the Internet connect ion gets resumed. If the Router fails in

connecting to the NTP server, please reset the Router's clock. This is to ensure that the "Wireless RF

scheduling" feature will function properly. Because of the interval of the page refresh timing, the clock may

have a maximum of 2 minutes variance.

If you have enable the "Scheduled Dialing" function. And leave Router unused (power-off or not connected to

internet) for a long time of period, you will have to check the Router clock and ensure it has the right time by

the time you start to use the Router again. If route fails on connect to NTP servers and can't get the time

updated. You may need to consider changing to different NTP servers. You have to Assure the right Router

time setting to ensure the proper working of this "Scheduled Dialing" function.

If in case you want to access the Internet as the time which is out of the schedule time you setting on the

"Scheduled Dialing" function. You may just go to Router's "Status" page, on "Router" tab. You can manually

click on "Connect" to force the Router to connect to internet. Then you can manually disconnect it by clicking

on "Disconnect" button at the "Status" page under "Router" tab. Or leave to have Router automatically

disconnect it at the time of scheduled for disconnection you set before.

Note: Some cable providers require a specific MAC address for connection to the Internet.

Fixed IP. Enter your fixed or static IP address.

Connection time warning. If you select this option, you will be warned before your connection terminates.

Keep Alive Option: 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 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.

Optional Settings

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

Figure 5-7: Optional Settings

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Router Name

. In this field, you can type a name of up to 39 characters to represent the Router.

Host Name/Domain Name

. These fields allow you to supply a host and domain name for the Router. Some ISPs,

usually cable 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

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

transmission. The default setting,

Manual

, allows you to enter the largest packet size that will be transmitted.

The recommended size, entered in the

Size

field, is 1492. You should leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range.

To have the Router select the best MTU for your Internet connection, select

Auto

.

Network Setup

The Network Setup section changes the settings on the network connected to the Router’s Ethernet ports.

Wireless Setup is performed through the Wireless tab.

Router IP

This presents both the Router’s IP Address and Subnet Mask as seen by your network.

Server Settings (DHCP)

The 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. If you choose to enable the Router’s DHCP server option, you must configure all

of your network PCs to connect to a DHCP server (the Router), and make sure there is no other DHCP server on

your network.

DHCP Server

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

don’t want a DHCP server, then select

Disable

(no other DHCP features will be available).

Starting IP Address

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

Because the

Router’s default IP address is 192.168.1.1, the Starting IP Address must be 192.168.1.2 or greater, but smaller

than 192.168.1.253. The default Starting IP Address is

192.168.1.100

.

Binding Setting

. Click

Binding Setting

to Bind one IP address with a client PC MAC 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. The default is 50.

Figure 5-9: Server Settings

Figure 5-8: Router IP

Figure 5-10: Binding Setting

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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 time is up, the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address.

The default is 0 minutes, which means one day.

Default Gateway.

Your ISP will provide you with the Default Gateway address, which is the ISP server’s IP

address.

Static 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. If you wish to use

another, type that IP Address in one of these fields. You can type 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) manages each PC’s interaction with the Internet. If you use

a WINS server, enter that server’s IP Address here. Otherwise, leave this blank.

Time Setting

Set the time in which your network functions on this screen, either manually or automatically.

Manual Configuring

. Select

Manual Configuring

, if you want to set the date and time manually.

Automatic NTP Updating

. Select

Automatic NTP Updating

if you want the date and time set automatically by

time zone.Change the time zone in which your network functions from this pull-down menu. You can

automatically adjust for daylight savings time, if you select

Automatically adjust clock for daylight saving

changes

.

NTP Server

. The Router keeps a predefined NTP server list. You can also manually set a NTP server as the

master server.

Update Period

. The interval that the Router updates the time from the NTP server.

Figure 5-11: Time Setting

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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 with a DDNS

service provider, www.dyndns.org or www.TZO.com. Enter the information, as appropriate for your service. If you

do not want to use this feature, keep the default setting,

Disable

.

DDNS

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

System

. Select the DynDNS service you use:

Dynamic

,

Static

, or

Custom

.

Username, Password, and Host Name

. Enter the settings of the account you set up with DynDNS.org.

Mail Exchange (Optional)

. Enter the address of your mail exchange server, so e-mails to your DynDNS address

go to your mail server.

Backup MX

. This feature allows the mail exchange server to be a backup. To enable this feature, select

Yes

. To

disable the feature, keep the default,

No

. If you are not sure which setting to select, keep the default,

No

.

Wildcard

. This setting enables or disables wildcards for your host. For example, if your DDNS address is

myplace.dyndns.org

and you enable wildcards, then

x.myplace.dyndns.org

will work as well (x is the wildcard).

To enable wildcards, select

On

. To disable wildcards, keep the default,

Off

. If you are not sure which setting to

select, keep the default,

Off

.

Internet IP Address

. This is the Router’s current IP Address as seen on the Internet.

Status

. The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here.

Figure 5-12: Setup Tab - DDNS - DynDNS.org