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Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router
The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster
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 radio
button. In the
Max Idle Time
field, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet
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.
PPTP
. Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (
PPTP
) is a service that applies to connections in Europe only.
Specify Internet IP Address. This is the Router’s IP address, as 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 users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP
will provide you with the Subnet Mask.
Gateway. Your ISP will provide you with the Gateway Address.
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 radio
button. In the
Max Idle Time
field, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet
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.
Figure 5-5: PPPoE Connection Type
Figure 5-6: PPTP Connection Type
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The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster
L2TP
. If you are using an L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) connection, then select
L2TP
.
User Name and Password. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.
L2TP Server. Enter the IP address of the L2TP server you are using; this should be 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 radio
button. In the
Max Idle Time
field, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet
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.
Telstra Cable
. Telstra Cable is a service that applies to connections in Australia only. If your ISP uses Heart
Beat Signal, then select
Telstra Cable
.
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 you are using; this should be 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 radio
button. In the
Max Idle Time
field, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet
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.
Figure 5-7: L2TP Connection Type
Figure 5-8: Telstra Cable Connection Type
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The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster
Optional Settings
Some of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify with your ISP before making any changes.
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.
Network Address 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 click the
Disable
radio button (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
.
Figure 5-11: Network Address Server Settings
Figure 5-10: Router IP
Figure 5-9: Optional Settings
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The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
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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.
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.
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
Change the time zone in which your network functions from this pull-down menu. (You can even automatically
adjust for daylight savings time.)
After you have made your changes, click the
Save Settings
button to apply your changes, or click the
Cancel
Changes
button to cancel your changes.
Figure 5-12: Time Setting
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Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router
The Setup Tab - DDNS
Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster
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.
DDNS
DDNS Service
. From this pull-down menu, enter the DDNS service with which you have membership.
DynDNS.org
User Name
. Enter the User Name for your DDNS account
Password
. Enter the Password for your DDNS account.
Host Name
. The is the DDNS URL assigned by the DDNS service.
Internet IP Address
. This is the Router’s current IP Address as seen on the Internet.
Status
. This displays the status of the DDNS connection.
TZO.com
E-mail Address
. Enter the E-mail Address for your DDNS account
Password
. Enter the Password for your DDNS account.
Domain Name
. Enter the Domain Name for your DDNS service.
Internet IP Address
. This is the Router’s current IP Address as seen on the Internet.
Status
. This displays the status of the DDNS connection.
After you have made your changes, click the
Save Settings
button to apply your changes, or click the
Cancel
Changes
button to cancel your changes.
Figure 5-13: Setup Tab - DDNS (DynDNS.org)
Figure 5-14: Setup Tab - DDNS (TZO.com)
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