Filter
Top Products
Chapter 4
Advanced Configuration
11
4-Port SSL/IPSec VPN Router
subscribers use this connection type.) Your ISP assigns
these values.
Obtain an IP Automatically
DNS Server (Required) 1/2 If you select Use the
Following DNS Server Addresses, enter your DNS server
IP address(es) (enter at least one). Multiple DNS server
IP settings are common. In most cases, the first available
DNS entry is used.
MTU The MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) setting
specifies the largest packet size permitted for network
transmission. To manually set a value, select Manual and
enter the value desired in the field provided. You should
leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range, and most DSL
users should use the value 1492. The default is Auto,
which allows the Router to select the best MTU for your
Internet connection.
Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Cancel
Changes to undo them.
Static IP
If you are required to use a permanent IP address, select
Static IP.
Static IP
Specify WAN IP Address Enter the external IP address of
the Router.
Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask of the Router.
Default Gateway Address Enter the IP address of the
default gateway.
DNS Server (Required) 1/2 If you select Use the
Following DNS Server Addresses, enter your DNS server
IP address(es) (enter at least one). Multiple DNS server
IP settings are common. In most cases, the first available
DNS entry is used.
MTU The MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) setting
specifies the largest packet size permitted for network
transmission. To manually set a value, select Manual and
enter the value desired in the field provided. You should
leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range, and most DSL
users should use the value 1492. The default is Auto,
which allows the Router to select the best MTU for your
Internet connection.
Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Cancel
Changes to undo them.
PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet)
Some DSL-based Internet Service Providers (ISPs) use
PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to establish
Internet connections for end-users. If you use a DSL
line, check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE, select
PPPoE.
PPPoE
User Name and Password Enter your account’s User
Name and Password. The maximum number of characters
is 60.
Connect on Demand If you select the Connect on
Demand option, the connection will be disconnected
after a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time). If you
have been disconnected 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. Enter the number of minutes you want to
have elapsed before your Internet access disconnects. The
default Max Idle Time is 5 minutes.