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AAM6010EV-T4 CPE User Manual
AAM6010EV-T4
UserManual
Rev. 1.02
Version date: Sep. 15, 2004

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction 4
1.1 Features & System Requirements 4
2. Your CPE at a glance 5
2.1 Ports and buttons (Back panel) 5
2.2 LED description (Front panel) 5
2.3 LED table & parts list 5
3. Getting Start 7
3.1 Connecting the Hardware 7
3.1.1 Connect the ADSL line 7
3.1.2 Connect the computers or a LAN 7
3.1.3 Attach the power adapter 7
3.1.4 Turn on your computer 7
3.2 Configuring Your PC 8
3.2.1 Windows® USB Driver Installation 8
3.2.2 Windows XP: 10
3.2.3 Windows 2000: 11
3.2.4 Windows Me: 11
3.2.5 Windows 95, 98: 12
3.2.6 Windows NT 4.0: 13
3.2.7 Assigning IP to your PC automatically by DHCP 13
4. Setting up your CPE 14
4.1 Log into your CPE 14
4.2 Home screen 14
4.3 Setup 15
4.3.1 Wide Area Network connection 16
4.3.2 Local Area Network connection 16
4.4 Configuring the WAN 16
4.4.1 New Connection 16
4.4.2 Modify an Existing Connection 22
4.4.3 Modem setup 22
4.5 Configuring the LAN 22
4.5.1 Enable/Disable DHCP 22
4.5.2 Changing the CPEs IP address 24
4.5.3 Firewall/NAT Services 24
4.6 Advanced 25
4.6.1 UPnP 25
4.6.2 Port Forwarding 25
4.6.3 IP QoS/IP filters 26
4.6.4 Access Control 27
4.6.5 LAN clients 27
4.6.6 Bridge Filters 28
4.6.7 Multicast/IGMP Snooping 29
4.6.8 Static Routing 30
4.6.9 Dynamic Routing 31
4.7 Tools 32

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4.7.1 System Commands 32
4.7.2 Remote Log 32
4.7.3 User Management 33
4.7.4 Update Gateway 33
4.7.5 Ping Test 34
4.7.6 Modem Test 35
4.8 Status 35
4.8.1 Network Statistics 35
4.8.2 Connection Status 35
4.8.3 DHCP Clients 35
4.8.4 Modem Status 35
4.8.5 Product Information 35
4.8.6 System Log 35
5. Appendix A: Troubleshooting 36
5.1 The CPE is not functional 36
5.2 I can’t connect to the CPE. 36
5.3 The LEDs blink in a sequential pattern. 36
5.4 The DSL Link LED continues to blink but does not go solid 37
5.5 The DSL Link LED is always off 37
6. Router terms 38

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1. Introduction
Congratulations on becoming the owner of an AAM6010EV-T4 CPE (Customer Premises Equipment).
Your LAN (Local Area Network) will now be able to access the Internet via the CPE’s ADSL connection.
This User Manual will show you how to set up the AAM6010EV-T4 CPE, and how to customize its
configuration to get the most out of this product.
1.1 Features & System Requirements
zFeatures
•Equipped With a 1 Port 10/100 Ethernet
•Connects multiple PCs to the Internet with just one WAN IP Address (when configured in router
mode with NAT enabled)
•Configurable through user-friendly web pages
•Supports Single-Session IPSec and PPTP Pass-Through for Virtual Private Network (VPN)
•Several popular games are already pre configured. Just enable the game and the port settings are
automatically configured.
•Configurable as a DHCP Server on Your Network
•Compatible with virtually all standard Internet applications
•Industry standard and interoperable DSL interface
•Address Filtering, DMZ Hosting, and Much More
•Simple web based status page displays a snapshot of your system configuration, and links to the
configuration pages
•Downloadable flash software upgrades
•Support for up to 8 Permanent Virtual Circuits (PVC)
•Support for up to 8 PPPOE sessions
•Supports Classical IP over ATM (CLIP or also referred to as RFC5177)
zSystem Requirements
In order to use the AAM6010EV-T4 CPE for Internet access, you must have the following:
fADSL service subscription from your ISP.
fOne computer containing an Ethernet 10BaseT/100BaseT network interface card (NIC).
f(Optional) An Ethernet hub/switch, if you are connecting the device to several computers on an
Ethernet network.
fFor system monitoring or configuration using the supplied web-based program: a web browser such as
Internet Explorer Version 5.5 or later.

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2. Your CPE at a glance
Your CPE has many ports, switches and LEDs. Let’s take a look at the different options. Depending upon
your model of CPE, your CPE may have some or all of the features listed below
2.1 Ports and buttons (Back panel)
zPower is where you connect the power.
zReset Button: The reset button is used to reset the CPE to default setting. You may need to
reset the CPE if you loose network connectivity or you loose the ability to interface to the CPE
via the web interface. To reset the CPE, simply press the reset button for about 5-10 seconds
and release. After about 30 seconds the CPE will become operational.
zLAN (local area network) port: connect to Ethernet network devices, such as a PC, hub,
switch, or router.
zUSB (universal serial port): connects to a PC’s serial port. The CPE only supports Window’s
based PCs via an RNDIS driver (included in the software).
zDSL port: This is the WAN interface that connects directly to your phone line.
2.2 LED description (Front panel)
zPower LED: On indicates that the power is supplied to the CPE
zStatus LED: The Status LED serves two purposes. If the LED is continuously lit, the DSL
interface is successfully connected to a device through the WAN port. If the LED is flickering,
it is an indication that the modem is training.
zActivity LED: The Activity LED flash during ADSL data transfer.
zLAN LED: The LAN’s LED serves two purposes. If the LED is continuously lit, the Ethernet
interface is successfully connected to a device through the LAN port. If the LED is flickering, it
is an indication of any network activity.
zUSB LED: The USB’s LED serves two purposes. If the LED is continuously lit, the USB
interface is successfully connected to a device through the LAN port. If the LED is flickering, it
is an indication of any network activity.
2.3 LED table & parts list
zLED Table
The LEDs can help diagnose problems. If you are using an AAM6010EV-T4 CPE, you will
have the LEDs shown in Table 1
Label Color Function
POWER Green
On: Unit is powered on
Off: Unit is powered off
STATUS Green On: ADSL link is established and active
Flashing: Trying to create an ADSL connection

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Off: No ADSL link
ACTIVITY Green Flashing: ADSL data transfer
LAN Green On: LAN link is established
Flashing: Data transfer at LAN connection
Off: No LAN link
USB Green On: USB is connected
Flashing: Indication of any network activity
Table 1 (Front Panel & LEDs)
zParts List
In addition to this document, your AAM6010EV-T4 should come with the
following:
fAAM6010EV-T4 ADSL Combo Router
fPower adapter
fEthernet cable (RJ45), Phone cable (RJ-11) and USB cable
fUser Manual and Driver CD

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3. Getting Start
This chapter provides basic instructions for connecting the CPE to a computer or a LAN and to the Internet
via ADSL.
fPart 1 provides instructions to set up the hardware.
fPart 2 describes how to configure Internet properties on your computer(s).
fPart 3 shows you how to access your CPE.
It is assumed that you have already subscribed to ADSL service with your telephone company or other
Internet service provider (ISP). These instructions provide a basic configuration that should be compatible
with your home or small office network setup. Refer to the subsequent chapters for additional configuration
instructions.
3.1 Connecting the Hardware
In 3.1, you should connect the device to an ADSL line, the power outlet, and your computer or network.
3.1.1 Connect the ADSL line
Connect your ADSL line to the port labeled LINE on the rear panel of the device, and connect the other end
of the line to the wall phone jack directly or to an optional POTS splitter. If you use a POTS splitter to
connect a telephone to the same wall jack as the CPE, follow the instructions that came with the splitter.
3.1.2 Connect the computers or a LAN
You can use the included Ethernet cable to connect your computer directly to the CPE. Attach one end of the
Ethernet cable to the port labeled LAN on the rear panel of the device and connect the other end to the Ethernet
port of your computer.
If your LAN has more than one computer, you can attach one end of an Ethernet cable to a hub or a switch and
the other to the port labeled LAN on the CPE.
Note that either a crossover or a straight-through Ethernet cable can be used. The CPE determines and adjusts to
the type of signal required.
3.1.3 Attach the power adapter
The supplied power adapter may look different than the one illustrated here.
Connect the cylindrical power plug into the POWER connector on the back of the device.
•If you have a wall-mount adapter, plug the AC adapter into a wall outlet or a power strip.
•If you have a table-top adapter, use the AC power cord to connect the adapter to a wall outlet or
power strip.
3.1.4 Turn on your computer
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3.2 Configuring Your PC
Before you start to access the CPE via Ethernet, you must configure your PC’s TCP/IP address to be 192.168.1.x,
where xis any number between 2 and 254. The subnet mask must be 255.255.255.0. Your CPE’s default IP
address is 192.168.1.1.
If you use Ethernet cable to connect your AAM6010EV-T4 and PC, you don’t need any specific driver
installation and you can skip this section 3.2.1. But if you use USB cable under Windows operation system, you
should install provided USB driver as soon as you plug the USB cable to your PC. Detail steps are described in
3.2.1 Windows® USB Driver Installation
3.2.1 Windows® USB Driver Installation
1. As soon as you connect the USB cable between your PC and AAM6010EV-T4, your Windows will
detect a new hardware and the Wizard will pop-up. Choose “Install from a list or specific location”
from its menu and then click “Next” (Figure 3.1).
Figure 3.1 Found New Hardware Wizard
2. Insert the supplied CD and use “Browse” to include this location in the search (Figure 3.2 & Figure 3.).
Figure 3.2 New Hardware Installation Options Figure 3.3 Browse for Folder

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3. The Windows will ask you to confirm the hardware installation. Choose ”Continue Anyway” then it
will start to install the supplied USB driver to your PC automatically (Figure 3.4 and Figure 3.5).
Figure 3.4 Hardware Installation Confirmation
Figure 3.5 Hardware Installation
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Figure 3.6 Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard
Before you start to access AAM6010EV-T4 via Ethernet or USB, you have to configure your PC TCP/IP
address to be 192.168.1.x, where x could be any number between 2 and 254, subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. Your
AAM6010EV-T4 default IP address is “192.168.1.1”.
3.2.2 Windows XP:
1. In the Windows task bar, click on the Start button, and then click on Control Panel.
2. Double-click on the Network Connections icon.
3. In the LAN or High-Speed Internet window, right-click on the icon corresponding to your network
interface card (NIC) and select Properties. (Often this icon is labeled Local Area Connection).
The Local Area Connection dialog box is displayed with a list of currently installed network
items.
4. Ensure that the check box to the left of the item labeled Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked,
and click on .
.
Figure 3.7 Network
Connections in
Windows XP
Figure 3.8 Local Area Connection Properties in Windows XP

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5. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click in the radio button labeled Use
the following IP address and type 192.168.1.x (where xis any number between 2 and 254) and
255.255.255.0 in the IP address field and Subnet Mask field, respectively.
3.2.3 Windows 2000:
1. In the Windows task bar, click on the Start button, point to Settings, and then select Control
Panel.
2. Double-click on the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.
3. In the Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click on the Local Area Connection
icon, and then select Properties.
The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box is displayed with a list of currently installed
network components. If the list includes Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), the protocol has already
been enabled, in which case you can skip to Step 10.
4. If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) does not appear as an installed component, click on
.
5. In the Select Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol, and then click on
.
6. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the Network Protocols list, and then click on
.
You may be prompted to install files from your Windows 2000 installation CD or other media. Follow
the instructions to install the files.
7. If prompted, click on to restart your computer with the new settings.
8. After restarting your PC, double-click on the Network and Dial-up Connections icon in the
Control Panel.
9. In Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click on the Local Area Connection icon,
and then select Properties.
10. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and
then click on .
11. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click in the radio button labeled Use
the following IP address and type 192.168.1.x (where xis any number between 2 and 254) and
255.255.255.0 in the IP address field and Subnet Mask field, respectively.
12. Click on twice to confirm and save your changes, and then close the Control Panel.
3.2.4 Windows Me:
1. In the Windows task bar, click on the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control
Panel.
2. Double-click on the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.
3. In the Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click on the Network icon, and then
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The Network Properties dialog box is displayed with a list of currently installed network
components. If the list includes Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), the protocol has already been
enabled, in which case you can skip to Step 11.
4. If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) does not appear as an installed component, click on .
5. In the Select Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol, and then click
.
6. Select Microsoft in the Manufacturers box.
7. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the Network Protocols list, and then click on .
You may be prompted to install files from your Windows Me installation CD or other media. Follow
the instructions to install the files.
8. If prompted, click on to restart your computer with the new settings.
9. After restarting your PC, double-click on the Network and Dial-up Connections icon in the
Control Panel.
10. In Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click on the Network icon, and then select
Properties.
11. In the Network Properties dialog box, select TCP/IP, and then click on .
12. In the TCP/IP Settings dialog box, click in the radio button labeled Use the following IP address
and type 192.168.1.x (where xis any number between 2 and 254) and 255.255.255.0 in the IP
address field and Subnet Mask field, respectively.
13. Click on twice to confirm and save your changes, and then close the Control Panel.
3.2.5 Windows 95, 98:
1. In the Windows task bar, click on the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control
Panel.
2. Double-click on the Network icon.
The Network dialog box is displayed with a list of currently installed network components. If the list
includes TCP/IP, the protocol has already been enabled, in which case you can skip to Step 9.
3. If TCP/IP does not appear as an installed component, click on . The Select
Network Component Type dialog box appears.
4. Select Protocol, and then click .
The Select Network Protocol dialog box appears.
5. Click on Microsoft in the Manufacturers list box, and then click TCP/IP in the Network Protocols
list box.
6. Click to return to the Network dialog box, and then click again.
You may be prompted to install files from your Windows 95/98 installation CD. Follow the
instructions to install the files.
7. Click on to restart the PC and complete the TCP/IP installation.
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9. Select the network component labeled TCP/IP, and then click on .
If you have multiple TCP/IP listings, select the listing associated with your network card or adapter.
10. In the TCP/IP Properties dialog box, click on the IP Address tab.
11. Click in the radio button labeled Use the following IP address and type 192.168.1.x (where xis
any number between 2 and 254) and 255.255.255.0 in the IP address field and Subnet Mask field,
respectively.
12. Click on twice to confirm and save your changes. You will be prompted to restart
Windows. Please click on and restart your PC again.
3.2.6 Windows NT 4.0:
1. In the Windows NT task bar, click on the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control
Panel.
2. In the Control Panel window, double click on the Network icon.
3. In the Network dialog box, click on the Protocols tab.
The Protocols tab displays a list of currently installed network protocols. If the list includes TCP/IP,
the protocol has already been enabled, in which case you can skip to Step 9.
4. If TCP/IP does not appear as an installed component, click on .
5. In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select TCP/IP, and then click on .
You may be prompted to install files from your Windows NT installation CD or other media. Follow
the instructions to install the files.
After all files are installed, a window displays to inform you that a TCP/IP service called DHCP can be
set up to dynamically assign IP information.
6. Click on to continue, and then click on if prompted to restart your
computer.
7. After restarting your PC, open the Control Panel window, and then double-click on the Network
icon.
8. In the Network dialog box, click on the Protocols tab.
9. In the Protocols tab, select TCP/IP, and then click on .
10. In the Microsoft TCP/IP Properties dialog box, click in the radio button labeled Use the
following IP address and type 192.168.1.x (where xis any number between 2 and 254) and
255.255.255.0 in the IP address field and Subnet Mask field, respectively.
11. Click on twice to confirm and save your changes, and then close the Control Panel.
3.2.7 Assigning IP to your PC automatically by DHCP
To use the CPE’s DHCP feature, click in the radio button labeled Obtain an IP address automatically
instead of Use the following IP address in the above procedures.
fBy default, the LAN port IP address of the CPE is 192.168.1.1. (You can change this address, or
another address can be assigned by your ISP.)
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4. Setting up your CPE
This section will guide you through your CPE’s configuration. The CPE is shipped with a standard default
bridge configuration; for most users, you may want to change the CPE from a bridge to a router.
4.1 Log into your CPE
To configure your CPE, open your web browser. You may get an error message at this point; this is normal.
Don’t panic. Continue following these directions. Type the default IP address (192.168.1.1) Press the
Enter key and the following screen, shown in Figure 1 will appear. The default user name is Admin (case
sensitive) and the password is Admin (case sensitive).
Note: Before setting up your CPE, make sure you have followed the quick start guide. You should have
your computers configured for DHCP mode and have proxies disabled on your browser. Also if you access
the router, and instead of getting a login screen, the browser instead displays a login redirection screen, you
should check your browser's setting, and verify that JavaScript support is enabled. Also, if you do not get
the screen shown in Figure 1, you may need to delete your temporary Internet files (basically flush the
cached web pages).
Figure 1 (Log-in screen)
4.2 Home screen
The first screen (Figure 2) that appears (after the log in screen) is the Home screen. From this screen the
user can setup the modem (configure the LAN and WAN connection(s), configure the advanced
configuration options within the modem (security, routing, and filtering), access tools that are helpful for
debug purposes, obtain the status of the modem, and view the extensive online help.
The basic layout of the Home page consists of a page selection list across the top of the browser window.
The footer displays CPE status, connection information, and other useful information. The center display is
where most of the configuration will take place.

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Figure 2 (Home page)
4.3 Setup
To setup your CPE with a basic configuration, from the Home page, select Setup. Figure 3 illustrates the
setup page. The page is broken into two subsections the WAN configuration and the LAN configuration.
Before configuring the router, there are several concepts that you should be familiar with on how your new
router works. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with these concepts, as it should make the
configuration much easier.
Figure 3 (Setup page)

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4.3.1 Wide Area Network connection
On the other side of the router is where your Wide Area Network (WAN) connection; also referred to as a
broadband connection. This WAN connection is different for every WAN supplier. Most of the
configuration you will perform will be in this area. Local Area Network Connection(s)
4.3.2 Local Area Network connection
On one side of your router, you have your own Local Area network (LAN) connections. This is where you
plug in your local computers to the router. The router is normally configured to automatically provide all
the PC's on your network with Internet addresses.
4.4 Configuring the WAN
Before the CPE will pass any data between the LAN interface(s) and the WAN interface, the WAN side of
the modem must be configured. Depending upon your DSL service provider or your ISP, you will need
some (or all) of the information outlined below before you can properly configure the WAN:
•Your DSL line VPI and VCI
•Your DSL encapsulation type and multiplexing
•Your DSL training mode
For PPPoA or PPPoE users, you also need these values from your ISP:
•Your username and password
For RFC 1483 users, you may need these values from your ISP:
•Your DSL fixed Internet IP address
•Your Subnet Mask
•Your Default CPE
•Your primary DNS IP address
Since multiple users can use the CPE, the CPE can simultaneously support multiple connection types;
hence, the user must set up different profiles for each connection. The CPE supports the following
protocols:
•DHCP
•RFC 2364 PPPoA
•RFC2516 PPPoE
•Static
•Bridged
•CLIP
.
4.4.1 New Connection
A new connection is basically a virtual connection. Your CPE can support up to 8 different (unique) virtual
connections. If you have multiple different virtual connections, you man need to utilize the static and
dynamic routing capabilities of the modem to pass data correctly.
4.4.1.1 Bridged CPE profile and Connection
A pure bridged connection does not assign and IP address to the WAN interface. NAT and firewall rules
are not enabled. This connection method makes the router act as a hub, and just passes packets across the
WAN interface to the LAN interface.
To configure the CPE as a bridge, from the Home page, click on Setup and then click on New Connection.
The default PPPoE connection setup is displayed. At the Type field select Bridge and the Bridge
connection setup page is displayed (see Figure 4). Give your Bridge connection a unique name; the name
must not have spaces and cannot begin with numbers. In this case the unique name is called bridge1.
Select the encapsulation type (LLC or VC); if you are not sure just use the default mode. Select the VPI
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provider is using 0,35. Also select the quality of service (QOS); leave the default value if you are unsure or
the ISP did not provide this information.
Figure 4 (Bridge Connection Setup)
To complete the connection you must now click the apply button. The apply button will temporarily save
this connection. To make the change permanent you need to click on Tools (at the top of the page) and
select System Commands. At the system commands page, click on Save All.
4.4.1.2 PPPoA Connection Setup
PPPoA is also known as RFC 2364. It is a method of encapsulating PPP packets over ATM cells which are
carried over the DSL line. PPP or Point-to-Point protocol is a method of establishing a network connection
/ session between network hosts. It usually provides a mechanism of authenticating users. LLC and VC are
two different methods of encapsulating the PPP packet. Contact your ISP to make sure which encapsulation
is being supported.
By selecting PPPoA, you are forcing your CPE to terminate the PPPoA connection. The advantage is that
the PPPoA termination is done within the CPE and not on your PC; this frees up your PC resources and
allows multiple users to utilize the PPPoA connection.
To configure the CPE for PPPoA, click on Setup and then click on New Connection. The default PPPoE
connection setup is displayed. At the Type field select PPPoA and the PPPoA connection setup page is
displayed; figure 5 illustrates a typical PPPoA configuration. Give your PPPoA connection a unique name;
the name must not have spaces and cannot begin with numbers. In this case the unique name is called
PPPOA1. Select the encapsulation type (LLC or VC); if you are not sure just use the default mode. Select
the VPI and VCI settings; your DSL service provider or your ISP will supply these; in this case the DSL
service provider is using 0,40. Also select the quality of service (QOS); leave the default value if you are
unsure or the ISP did not provide this information.
Following is a description of the different options:
a. Username: The username for the PPPoA access; this is provided by your DSL service
provider or your ISP.
b. Password: The password for the PPPoA access; this is provided by your DSL service provider
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c. On-Demand: Enables on-demand mode. The connection will disconnect if no activity is
detected after the specified idle timeout value.
d. Idle Timeout: Specifies that PPPoA connection should disconnect if the link has no activity
detected for n seconds. This field is used in conjunction with the On-Demand feature. To
ensure that the link is always active, enter a 0 in this field.
e. Keep Alive: When on-demand option is not enable, this value specifies the time to wait
without being connected to your provider before terminating the connection. To ensure that
the link is always active, enter a 0 in this field.
f. Set Route: Specify this connection as the default-route.
g. MRU: Maximum Receive Unit the DSL connection can receive. It is a negotiated value that
asks the provider to send packets of no more than n bytes. The maximum specified value is
1500 although some DSL/ISP providers require a larger value. The minimum MRU value is
128.
h. Debug: Enables PPPoA connection debugging facilities. Debugging is talked about later.
Figure 5 (PPPoA Connection Setup)
To complete the connection you must now click the apply button. The apply button will temporarily save
this connection. To make the change permanent you need to click on Tools (at the top of the page) and
select System Commands. At the system commands page, click on Save All.
4.4.1.3 PPPoE Connection Setup
PPPoE is also known as RFC 2516. It is a method of encapsulating PPP packets over Ethernet. PPP or
Point-to-Point protocol is a method of establishing a network connection/session between network hosts. It
usually provides a mechanism of authenticating users.
To configure the CPE for PPPoE, click on Setup and then click on New Connection. The default PPPoE
connection setup is displayed. At the Type field select PPPoE and the PPPoE connection setup page is
displayed; figure 6 illustrates a typical PPPoE configuration. Give your PPPoE connection a unique name;
the name must not have spaces and cannot begin with numbers. In this case the unique name is called
PPPOE1. Select the encapsulation type (LLC or VC); if you are not sure just use the default mode. Select
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service provider is using 0,30. Also select the quality of service (QOS); leave the default value if you are
unsure or the ISP did not provide this information.
Following is a description of the different options:
a. Username: The username for the PPPoE access; this is provided by your DSL service
provider or your ISP.
b. Password: The password for the PPPoE access; this is provided by your DSL service provider
or your ISP.
c. On-Demand: Enables on-demand mode. The connection will disconnect if no activity is
detected after the specified idle timeout value.
d. Idle Timeout: Specifies that PPPoE connection should disconnect if the link has no activity
detected for n seconds. This field is used in conjunction with the On-Demand feature. To
ensure that the link is always active, enter a 0 in this field.
e. Keep Alive: When on-demand option is not enable, this value specifies the time to wait
without being connected to your provider before terminating the connection. To ensure that
the link is always active, enter a 0 in this field.
f. Set Route: Specify this connection as the default-route.
g. MRU: Maximum Receive Unit the DSL connection can receive. It is a negotiated value that
asks the provider to send packets of no more than n bytes. The maximum specified value is
1500 although some DSL/ISP providers require a larger value. The minimum MRU value is
128.
h. Enforce MRU: Check this box if you experience problems accessing the Internet over a
PPPoE connection. This feature will force all TCP traffic to conform with PPP MRU by
changing TCP Maximum Segment Size to PPP MRU.
i. Debug: Enables PPPoE connection debugging facilities. Debugging is talked about later.
Figure 6 (PPPOE Connection Setup)
To complete the connection you must now click the apply button. The apply button will temporarily save
this connection. To make the change permanent you need to click on Tools (at the top of the page) and
select System Commands. At the system commands page, click on Save All.

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4.4.1.4 DHCP Connection Setup
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) allows the CPE to automatically obtain the IP address from
the server. This option is commonly used in situations where IP is dynamically assigned and is not known
prior to assignment.
To configure the CPE for a DHCP connection, click on Setup and then click on New Connection. The
default DHCP connection setup is displayed. At the Type field select DHCP and the DHCP connection
setup page is displayed; figure 7 illustrates a typical DHCP configuration. Give your DHCP connection a
unique name; the name must not have spaces and cannot begin with numbers. In this case the unique name
is called DHCP1. Select the encapsulation type (LLC or VC); if you are not sure just use the default mode.
Select the VPI and VCI settings; your DSL service provider or your ISP will supply these; in this case the
DSL service provider is using 0,35. Also select the quality of service (QOS); leave the default value if you
are unsure or the ISP did not provide this information.
If your DSL line is connected and your DSL/IPS provider is supporting DHCP, you can click the renew
button and the CPE will retrieve an IP address, Subnet mask, and CPE address. At anytime, you can renew
the DHCP address by clicking on the renew button; in most cases you will never have to use this button.
Figure 7 (DHCP Connection Setup)
To complete the connection you must now click the apply button. The apply button will temporarily save
this connection. To make the change permanent you need to click on Tools (at the top of the page) and
select System Commands. At the system commands page, click on Save All.
4.4.1.5 Static Connection Setup
Static is used whenever a known static IP is assigned. The accompanying information such as the Subnet
mask and the CPE should also be specified. Up to three Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses can also be
specified. These servers would enable you to have access to other web servers. Valid IP addresses range is
from 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255.
To configure the CPE for a Static connection, click on Setup and then click on New Connection. The
default Static connection setup is displayed. At the Type field select Static and the Static connection setup
page is displayed; figure 8 illustrates a typical Static configuration. Give your Static connection a unique