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Static IP

If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, then select

Static IP

.

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, which is the ISP server’s IP

address.

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 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 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 6-3: Internet Connection Type - Static IP

Figure 6-4: Internet Connection Type - PPPoE

static ip address

: a fixed address

assigned to a computer or device

connected to a network.

pppoe

: a type of broadband connection that

provides authentication (username and

password) in addition to data transport

subnet mask

: an address code that

determines the size of the network

default gateway

: a device that forwards

Internet traffic from your local area network

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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.

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 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.

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 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

Enabled

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.

Figure 6-5: Internet Connection Type - PPTP

packet

: a unit of data sent over a network

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Network Setup

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

Gateway IP

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

Local IP Address

. The default value is

192.168.1.1

.

Subnet Mask

. The default value is

255.255.255.0

.

Network Address 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.

Local DHCP Server

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

network, set the Router’s DHCP option to

Disabled

. If you disable DHCP, 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. 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.

Number of Address

. 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.

IP Address Range

. The range of DHCP addresses is displayed here.

Time Setting

This is where you set the time for the Router. You can set the time and date manually or automatically.

Manually

. Select the date from the

Date

drop-down menus. Then enter the time in the

Time

fields.

Automatically

. Select your time zone from the

Time Zone

drop-down menu. If you want to enable the Automatic

Daylight Savings feature, click the

Enabled

radio button.

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.

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The Setup Tab - DDNS

Wireless-G VPN Broadband 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 at one of two DDNS service providers,

DynDNS.org or TZO.com.

DDNS

If your DDNS service is provided by DynDNS.org, then select

DynDNS.org

in 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.

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. For help information, click

More

.

TZO.com

Email, TZO Password Key, and Domain Name

. Enter the Email Address, TZO Password Key, 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 the screen, click the

Save Settings

button to save the changes, or

click the

Cancel Changes

button to undo your changes.

Figure 6-6: DDNS Tab - DynDNS.org

Figure 6-7: DDNS Tab - TZO.com

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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The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone

Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router

The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone

The Router’s MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of hardware for identification, like a

social security number. Some ISPs require you to register a MAC address in order to access the Internet. If you do

not wish to re-register the MAC address with your ISP, you may assign the MAC address you have currently

registered with your ISP to the Router using the MAC Address Clone feature. If you need to find your adapter’s

MAC address, follow the instructions in “Appendix F: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet

Adapter.”

MAC Clone

To use MAC address cloning, select

Enabled

.

MAC Clone Address

. Enter the MAC Address registered with your ISP. Then click the

Save Settings

button.

Clone My MAC Address

. If you want to clone the MAC address of the PC you are currently using to configure the

Router, then click the

Clone My MAC Address

button. The Router will automatically detect your PC’s MAC

address, so you do NOT have to call your ISP to change the registered MAC address to the Router’s MAC address.

It is recommended that the PC registered with the ISP is used to open the MAC Address Clone tab.

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. For help information, click

More

.

Figure 6-8: Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone

mac address

: the unique address that a

manufacturer assigns to each networking device.