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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home Router
The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
Wireless-G Home Router
•
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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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home Router
The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
Wireless-G Home Router
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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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home Router
The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
Wireless-G Home Router
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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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home Router
The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
Wireless-G Home Router
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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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Home Router
The Setup Tab - DDNS
Wireless-G Home Router
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

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