Chapter 3
Advanced Configuration
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Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router with Storage Link
L2TP
L2TP is a service that applies to connections in Israel only.
Internet Connection Type > L2TP
Internet IP Address This is the IP address of the L2TP
Server. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you
need to specify here.
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. To use this option,
select Connect on Demand. In the Max Idle Time field,
enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed
before your Internet connection terminates. The default
Max Idle Time is 5 minutes
Keep Alive: 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, select 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.
Internet Connection Type > Telstra Cable
Internet IP Address This is the IP address of the Telstra
Cable. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you
need to specify here.
User Name and Password Enter the User Name and
Password provided by your ISP.
Optional Settings
Some of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify
with your ISP before making any changes.
Optional Settings
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.
Select Manual if you want to manually enter the largest
packet size that is transmitted. To have the Router select
the best MTU for your Internet connection, keep the
default setting, Auto.
Size When Manual is selected in the MTU field, this option
is enabled. Leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range. The
default size depends on the Internet Connection Type:
DHCP, Static IP, or Telstra: 1500
PPPoE: 1492
PPTP or L2TP: 1460
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 Address
This presents both the Router’s IP Address and Subnet
Mask, and URL Address as seen by your network. The
default Router IP address is 192.168.1.1 and URL address
is http://WRT600N.com.
Router IP Address
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
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