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Chapter 6: Setting up and Configuring the Router
Setup Tab - Network
10/100 16-Port VPN Router
Connection Type. There are four connection types available. They are described in more detail on the following
pages.
Config. Click Edit to change the selected WAN port’s WAN settings. In the Interface field, you will see the WAN
port number displayed. From the WAN Connection Type drop-down menu, choose one of the following: Obtain an
IP automatically, Static IP, PPPoE, or PPTP. Depending on which connection type you select, you will see
various settings.
Obtain an IP Automatically
If your ISP automatically assigns an IP address, select Obtain an IP automatically. Your ISP will assign these
values. If you check the box for Use the Following DNS Server Addresses, enter your DNS server IP address(es)
(you must enter at least one). Multiple DNS server IP settings are common. In most cases, the first available DNS
entry is used. Most cable modem subscribers use this connection type.
Static IP
If you are required to use a permanent IP address, select Static IP. Then enter your settings in the WAN IP
Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway Address, and DNS Server fields (at least one DNS Server IP address is
required). Check your service installation receipt for this information; otherwise, request these settings from
your ISP.
PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet)
Some DSL-based 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. If they do, you will have to enable
it. To enable PPPoE, follow these instructions:
1. Select PPPoE.
2. Enter your User Name and Password. The maximum number of characters is 60.
3. If you select the Connect on Demand option, the PPPoE 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 is 5 minutes.
If you select the Keep Alive option, the Router will keep the connection alive by sending out a few data
packets periodically, so your ISP thinks that the connection is still active. This option keeps your
PPPoE-enabled connection active indefinitely, even when it sits idle. The default Redial Period is 30 seconds.
Figure 6-8: Obtain an IP Automatically
Figure 6-9: Static IP
Figure 6-10: PPPoE