Internet Settings

5-7

PPPoE

Enable the wireless AP/Router IP address to be assigned automatically from an

Internet service provider (ISP) through an ADSL modem using Point-to-Point

Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE).

Figure 5-6.

WAN Setting - PPPoE

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PPPoE Username

– Sets the PPPoE user name for the WAN port.

(Default: pppoe_user; Range: 1~32 characters)

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PPPoE Password

– Sets a PPPoE password for the WAN port.

(Default: pppoe_password; Range: 1~32 characters)

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Verify Password

– Prompts you to re-enter your chosen password.

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Operation Mode

– Selects the operation mode as Keep Alive, On Demand or

Manual. (Default: Keep Alive)

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Keep Alive Mode

: The wireless AP/Router will periodically check your Internet

connection and automatically re-establish your connection when disconnected.

(Default: 60 seconds)

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On Demand Mode

: The maximum length of inactive time the unit will stay

connected to the DSL service provider before disconnecting. This feature only

works when Connect Type is set to “Auto-Connect.” (Default: 5 minutes)

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MAC Clone Mode

– Some ISPs limit Internet connections to a specified MAC

address of one PC. This setting allows you to manually change the MAC address

of the wireless AP/Router's WAN interface to match the PC's MAC address

provided to your ISP for registration. You can enter the registered MAC address

manually by typing it in the boxes provided. Otherwise, connect only the PC with

the registered MAC address to the wireless AP/Router, then click the “Fill My MAC”

(Default: Disable)

System Configuration

5-8

L2TP

Enables the Layer Two Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) for implementing virtual private

networks. The service is provided in many European countries.

Figure 5-7.

WAN Setting - L2TP

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Server IP

– Sets the L2TP server IP Address.

(Default: l2tp_server; Range: 1~32 characters)

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Username

– Sets the L2TP user name for the WAN port.

(Default: l2tp_user; Range: 1~32 characters)

• Password

– Sets a L2TP password for the WAN port. (Default: l2tp_password;

Range: 1~32 characters)

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Verify Password

– Prompts you to re-enter your chosen password.

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Address Mode

– Sets a L2TP network mode. (Default: Static)

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IP Address

– Sets the static IP address. (Default: 0.0.0.0, available when L2TP

Network Mode is set to static IP.)

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Subnet Mask

– Sets the static IP subnet mask. (Default: 255.255.255.0, available

when L2TP Network Mode is set to static IP.)

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Default Gateway

– The IP address of the gateway router for the wireless AP/

Router, which is used if the requested destination address is not on the local

subnet.

Internet Settings

5-9

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Operation Mode

– Selects the operation mode as Keep Alive, On Demand or

Manual. (Default: Keep Alive)

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Keep Alive Mode

: The wireless AP/Router will periodically check your Internet

connection and automatically re-establish your connection when disconnected.

(Default: 60 seconds)

-

On Demand Mode

: The maximum length of inactive time the unit will stay

connected to the DSL service provider before disconnecting. This feature only

works when Connect Type is set to “Auto-Connect.” (Default: 5 minutes)

•

MAC Clone Mode

– Some ISPs limit Internet connections to a specified MAC

address of one PC. This setting allows you to manually change the MAC address

of the wireless AP/Router's WAN interface to match the PC's MAC address

provided to your ISP for registration. You can enter the registered MAC address

manually by typing it in the boxes provided. Otherwise, connect only the PC with

the registered MAC address to the wireless AP/Router, then click the “Fill My MAC”

(Default: Disable)

PPTP

Enables the Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) for implementing virtual

private networks. The service is provided in many European countries.

Figure 5-8.

WAN Setting - PPTP

System Configuration

5-10

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Server IP

– Sets a PPTP server IP Address. (Default: pptp_server)

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Username

– Sets the PPTP user name for the WAN port.

(Default: pptp_user; Range: 1~32 characters)

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Password

– Sets a PPTP password for the WAN port. (Default: pptp_password;

Range: 1~32 characters)

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Verify Password

– Prompts you to re-enter your chosen password.

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Address Mode

– Sets a PPTP network mode. (Default: Static)

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IP Address

– Sets the static IP address. (Default: 0.0.0.0, available when PPTP

Network Mode is set to static IP.)

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Subnet Mask

– Sets the static IP subnet mask. (Default: 255.255.255.0, available

when PPTP Network Mode is set to static IP.)

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Default Gateway

– The IP address of the gateway router for the wireless AP/

Router, which is used if the requested destination address is not on the local

subnet.

•

Operation Mode

– Selects the operation mode as Keep Alive, On Demand or

Manual. (Default: Keep Alive)

-

Keep Alive Mode

: The wireless AP/Router will periodically check your Internet

connection and automatically re-establish your connection when disconnected.

(Default: 60 seconds)

-

On Demand Mode

: The maximum length of inactive time the unit will stay

connected to the DSL service provider before disconnecting. This feature only

works when Connect Type is set to "Auto-Connect." (Default: 5 minutes)

•

MAC Clone Mode

– Some ISPs limit Internet connections to a specified MAC

address of one PC. This setting allows you to manually change the MAC address

of the wireless AP/Router's WAN interface to match the PC's MAC address

provided to your ISP for registration. You can enter the registered MAC address

manually by typing it in the boxes provided. Otherwise, connect only the PC with

the registered MAC address to the wireless AP/Router, then click the “Fill My MAC”

(Default: Disable)

Internet Settings

5-11

LAN Setting

The wireless AP/Router must have a valid IP address for management using a web

browser and to support other features. The unit has a default IP address of

192.168.2.1. You can use this IP address or assign another address that is

compatible with your existing local network. Click on “Internet Settings” followed by

“LAN.”

Figure 5-9.

LAN Settings (Gateway Mode)