Cisco Linksys WRK54G User manual

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Broadband Router
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WRK54G
User Guide
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TableofContents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Welcome 1
What’s in this User Guide? 2
Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4
Network Topology 4
Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 4
Network Layout 4
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router 6
The Back Panel 6
The Front Panel 7
Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router 8
Overview 8
Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem 8
Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router 10
Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router 12
Overview 12
The Setup Tab - Basic Setup 13
The Setup Tab - DDNS 18
The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone 19
The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing 20
The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 21
The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security 22
The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 25
The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 26
The Security Tab - Firewall 27
The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough 27
The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access 28
The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward 30
The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering 31
The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ 32
The Applications and Gaming Tab - QoS 32
The Administration Tab - Management 35

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The Administration Tab - Log 35
The Administration Tab - Diagnostics 36
The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 37
The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 37
The Administration Tab - Config Management 37
The Status Tab - Router 38
The Status Tab - Local Network 39
The Status Tab - Wireless 39
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 40
Common Problems and Solutions 40
Frequently Asked Questions 48
Appendix B: Wireless Security 55
Security Precautions 55
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 55
Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware 58
Appendix D: Windows Help 59
Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter 60
Windows 98SE or Me Instructions 60
Windows 2000 or XP Instructions 60
For the Router’s Web-based Utility 61
Appendix F: Glossary 62
Appendix G: Specifications 69
Appendix H: Warranty Information 71
Appendix I: Regulatory Information 72
Appendix J: Contact Information 78

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ListofFigures
Figure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel 6
Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel 7
Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Internet Connection 8
Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices 9
Figure 4-3: Connecting the Power 9
Figure 4-4: Diagram for Connection to Another Router 10
Figure 4-5: Connecting Another Router 10
Figure 4-6: Connecting Your Network Devices 11
Figure 4-7: Connecting the Power 11
Figure 5-1: Password Screen 12
Figure 5-2: Setup Tab - Basic Setup 13
Figure 5-3: DHCP Connection Type 13
Figure 5-4: Static IP Connection Type 13
Figure 5-5: PPPoE Connection Type 14
Figure 5-6: PPTP Connection Type 14
Figure 5-7: L2TP Connection Type 15
Figure 5-8: Telestra Cable Connection Type 15
Figure 5-9: Optional Settings 16
Figure 5-10: Router IP 16
Figure 5-11: Network Address Server Settings 17
Figure 5-12: Time Setting 17
Figure 5-13: Setup Tab - DDNS - DynDNS account 18
Figure 5-14: Setup Tab - DDNS - TZO account 18
Figure 5-15: Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone 19
Figure 5-16: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing (Gateway) 20
Figure 5-17: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing (Router) 20
Figure 5-18: Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 21
Figure 5-19: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Personal) 22
Figure 5-20: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Enterprise) 22
Figure 5-21: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Personal) 23
Figure 5-22: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Enterprise) 23

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Figure 5-23: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (RADIUS) 24
Figure 5-24: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WEP) 24
Figure 5-25: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter 25
Figure 5-26: MAC Address Filter List 25
Figure 5-27: Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings 26
Figure 5-28: Security Tab - Firewall 27
Figure 5-29: Security Tab - VPN Passthrough 27
Figure 5-30: Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access 28
Figure 5-31: Internet Policy Summary 28
Figure 5-32: List of PCs 28
Figure 5-33: Port Services 29
Figure 5-34: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward 30
Figure 5-35: Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Triggering 31
Figure 5-36: Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ 32
Figure 5-37: Applications and Gaming Tab - QOS 32
Figure 5-38: Applications and Gaming Tab - QOS Adding an New Application 33
Figure 5-39: Administration Tab - Management 35
Figure 5-40: Administration Tab - Log 35
Figure 5-41: Administration Tab - Diagnostics 36
Figure 5-42: The Ping Test 36
Figure 5-43: The Traceroute Test 36
Figure 5-44: Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 37
Figure 5-45: Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 37
Figure 5-46: Administration Tab - Config Management 37
Figure 5-47: Status Tab - Router 38
Figure 5-48: Status Tab - Local Network 39
Figure 5-49: DHCP Clients Table 39
Figure 5-50: Status Tab - Wireless 39
Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware 58
Figure E-1: IP Configuration Screen 60
Figure E-2: MAC Address/Adapter Address 60
Figure E-3: MAC Address/Physical Address 60
Figure E-4: MAC Address Filter List 61
Figure E-5: MAC Address Clone 61

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Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome
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Chapter1:Introduction
Welcome
Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router. The Wireless-G Broadband Router will allow
you to network wirelessly better than ever, sharing Internet access, files and fun, easily and securely.
How does the Wireless-G Broadband Router do all of this? A router is a device that allows access to an Internet
connection over a network. With the Wireless-G Broadband Router, this access can be shared over the four
switched ports or via the wireless broadcast at up to 11Mbps for Wireless-B or up to 54Mbps for Wireless-G.
Use the WPA standard to secure your wireless network while the whole network is protected through a Stateful
Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall and Network Address Translation (NAT) technology. Run the Setup Wizard and it
will guide you through the steps. You can also access the Router’s features through the easy-to-use, browser-
based utility.
But what does all of this mean?
Networks are useful tools for sharing computer resources. You can access one printer from different computers
and access data located on another computer's hard drive. Networks are even used for playing multiplayer video
games. So, networks are not only useful in homes and offices, they can also be fun.
PCs on a wired network create a LAN, or Local Area Network. They are connected with Ethernet cables, which is
why the network is called “wired”.
PCs equipped with wireless cards or adapters can communicate without cumbersome cables. By sharing the
same wireless settings, within their transmission radius, they form a wireless network. This is sometimes called
a WLAN, or Wireless Local Area Network. The Wireless-G Broadband Router bridges wireless networks of both
802.11b and 802.11g standards and wired networks, allowing them to communicate with each other.
With your networks all connected, wired, wireless, and the Internet, you can now share files and Internet
access—and even play games. All the while, the Wireless-G Broadband Router protects your networks from
unauthorized and unwelcome users.
Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Router. If you do not wish to run
the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM, then use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect the
Wireless-G Broadband Router, set it up, and configure it to bridge your different networks. These instructions
should be all you need to get the most out of the Wireless-G Broadband Router.
lan (local area network): The computers and
networking products that make up the network in
your home or office.
nat (network address translation): NAT technology
translates IP addresses of a local area network to a
different IP address for the Internet.
spi (stateful packet inspection) firewall: a technology
that inspects incoming packets of information before
allowing them to enter the network.
firewall: Security measures that protect the
resources of a local network from intruders.

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What’s in this User Guide?
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What’s in this User Guide?
This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Broadband Router.
• Chapter 1: Introduction
This chapter describes the Router’s applications and this User Guide.
• Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network
This chapter describes the basics of wireless networking.
• Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router
This chapter describes the physical features of the Router.
• Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router
This chapter instructs you on how to connect the Router to your network.
• Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router
This chapter explains how to use the Web-based Utility to configure the settings on the Wireless-G Broadband
Router.
• Appendix A: Troubleshooting
This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding
installation and use of the Wireless-G Broadband Router.
• Appendix B: Wireless Security
This appendix explains the risks of wireless networking and some solutions to reduce the risks.
• Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware
This appendix instructs you on how to upgrade the firmware on the Router should you need to do so.
• Appendix D: Windows Help
This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing
the TCP/IP protocol.
• Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for your Ethernet Adapter.
This appendix describes how to find the MAC address for your computer’s Ethernet adapter so you can use
the MAC filtering and/or MAC address cloning feature of the Router.
• Appendix F: Glossary
This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.

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• Appendix G: Specifications
This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Router.
• Appendix H: Warranty Information
This appendix supplies the warranty information for the Router.
• Appendix I: Regulatory Information
This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the Router.
• Appendix J: Contact Information
This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.

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Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network
Network Topology
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Chapter2:PlanningYourWirelessNetwork
Network Topology
A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that each
computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect to the network. Computers in a WLAN share the same
frequency channel and SSID, which is an identification name shared by the wireless devices belonging to the
same wireless network.
Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode
Unlike wired networks, wireless networks have two different modes in which they may be set up: infrastructure
and ad-hoc. An infrastructure configuration is a WLAN and wired LAN communicating to each other through an
access point. An ad-hoc configuration is wireless-equipped computers communicating directly with each other.
Choosing between these two modes depends on whether or not the wireless network needs to share data or
peripherals with a wired network or not.
If the computers on the wireless network need to be accessible by a wired network or need to share a peripheral,
such as a printer, with the wired network computers, the wireless network should be set up in Infrastructure
mode. The basis of Infrastructure mode centers around a wireless router or an access point, such as the
Wireless-G Broadband Router, which serves as the main point of communications in a wireless network. The
Router transmits data to PCs equipped with wireless network adapters, which can roam within a certain radial
range of the Router. You can arrange the Router and multiple access points to work in succession to extend the
roaming range, and you can set up your wireless network to communicate with your Ethernet hardware as well.
If the wireless network is relatively small and needs to share resources only with the other computers on the
wireless network, then the Ad-Hoc mode can be used. Ad-Hoc mode allows computers equipped with wireless
transmitters and receivers to communicate directly with each other, eliminating the need for a wireless router or
access point. The drawback of this mode is that in Ad-Hoc mode, wireless-equipped computers are not able to
communicate with computers on a wired network. And, of course, communication between the wireless-
equipped computers is limited by the distance and interference directly between them.
Network Layout
The Wireless-G Broadband Router has been specifically designed for use with both your 802.11b and 802.11g
products. Now, products using these standards can communicate with each other.
infrastructure: a wireless network that is bridged
to a wired network via an access point.
ssid (service set identifier): your wireless network’s name.
ad-hoc: a group of wireless devices
communicating directly to each other (peer-to-
peer) without the use of an access point.

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Network Layout
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The Wireless-G Broadband Router is compatible with all 802.11b and 802.11g adapters, such as the Notebook
Adapters (WPC54G, WPC11) for your laptop computers, PCI Adapter (WMP54G, WMP11) for your desktop PC, and
USB Adapter (WUSB54G, WUSB11) when you want to enjoy USB connectivity. The Broadband Router will also
communicate with the Wireless PrintServer (WPS54G) and Wireless Ethernet Bridges (WET54G, WET11).
When you wish to connect your wireless network with your wired network, you can use the Wireless-G
Broadband Router’s four LAN ports. To add more ports, any of the Wireless-G Broadband Router's LAN ports can
be connected to any of Linksys's switches (such as the SD205 or SD208).
With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at
www.linksys.com for more information about products that work with the Wireless-G Broadband Router.

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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router
The Back Panel
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The Back Panel
The Router's ports, where the cables are connected, are located on the back panel.
Reset Button There are two ways to reset the Router's factory defaults. Either press the Reset Button, for
approximately five seconds, or restore the defaults from the Administration tab - Factory
Defaults in the Router's Web-based Utility.
Internet The Internet port is where you will connect your broadband Internet connection.
1, 2, 3, 4 These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the Router to your networked PCs and other Ethernet network
devices.
Power The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter.
IMPORTANT: Resetting the Router will erase all of
your settings (Internet connection, wireless
security, and other settings) and replace them with
the factory defaults. Do not reset the Router if you
want to retain these settings.
Figure 3-1: The Router’s Back Panel

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The Front Panel
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The Front Panel
The Router’s SecureEasySetup button (the Cisco logo) and LEDs are located on the front panel.
Power Green. The Power LED lights up and will stay on while the Router is powered on. When the
Router goes through its self-diagnostic mode during every boot-up, this LED will flash. When
the diagnostic is complete, the LED will be solidly lit.
DMZ Green. The DMZ LED indicates when the DMZ function is being used. This LED will remain lit
as long as DMZ is enabled.
WLAN Green. The WLAN LED lights up whenever there is a successful wireless connection. If the LED
is flashing, the Router is actively sending or receiving data over the network.
1, 2, 3, 4 Green. These numbered LEDs, corresponding with the numbered ports on the Router’s back
panel, serve two purposes. If the LED is continuously lit, the Router is successfully connected
to a device through that port. A flashing LED indicates network activity over that port.
Internet Green. The Internet LED lights up when there is a connection made through the Internet port.
Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel

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Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router
Overview
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Overview
This chapter includes two sets of instructions. If the Wireless-G Broadband Router will be the only router in your
network, follow the instructions in “Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem.” If you want
to install the Wireless-G Broadband Router behind another router in your network, then follow the instructions in
“Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router.”
Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem
1. Power down your network devices.
2. Locate an optimum location for the Router. The best place for the Router is usually at the center of your
wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations.
3. Fix the direction of the antennas. Try to place the Router in a position that will best cover your wireless
network. Normally, the higher you place the antenna, the better the performance will be.
4. Connect a standard Ethernet network cable to the Router’s Internet port. Then, connect the other end of the
Ethernet cable to your cable or DSL broadband modem.
Figure 4-1: Connecting Your Internet Connection

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5. Connect your network PCs or Ethernet devices to the Router’s numbered ports using standard Ethernet
network cabling.
6. Connect the AC power adapter to the Router's Power port and the other end into an electrical outlet. Only use
the power adapter supplied with the Router. Use of a different adapter may result in product damage.
Now that the hardware installation is complete, proceed to “Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G
Broadband Router,” for directions on how to configure the Router.
Figure 4-2: Connecting Your Network Devices
Figure 4-3: Connecting the Power
IMPORTANT: Make sure you use the power adapter
that is supplied with the Router. Use of a different
power adapter could damage the Router.

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Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router
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Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router
Before you install the Router, you must change the default IP address of the other router. This is mandatory
because both routers may be set to the same IP address by default. If you do not change the other router’s
default IP address, then you may not be able to set up the Router.
First, make sure the Router is NOT connected to your network. Then follow these instructions:
1. To access the other router’s Web-based Utility, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the
other router’s default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. Then press Enter.
2. A password request page will appear. Leave the User Name field blank. In the Password field, enter the
password you have set (the default password is admin). Then click the OK button.
3. The first screen that appears will display the Setup tab. In the Network Setup section, there is a setting called
Local IP Address, which is set to 192.168.1.1. Change this to 192.168.2.1.
4. Click the Save Settings button to save your change, and then exit the Web-based Utility.
5. Power down your network devices. Now you will begin the hardware installation of Router.
6. Locate an optimum location for the Router. The best place for the Router is usually at the center of your
wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations.
7. Fix the direction of the antennas. Try to place the Router in a position that will best cover your wireless
network. Normally, the higher you place the antenna, the better the performance will be.
8. Connect a standard Ethernet network cable to the Router’s Internet port. Then, connect the other end of the
Ethernet cable to one of the numbered Ethernet ports on your other router.
Figure 4-4: Diagram for Connection to Another Router
NOTE: Steps 1-4 are instructions for a typical Linksys
router; however, if you are using a non-Linksys router,
refer to the other router’s documentation for
instructions on how to change its local IP address to
192.168.2.1.
Internet Broadband
Modem
Router
Wireless-G
Broadband
Router
Figure 4-5: Connecting Another Router
Multiple PCs

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9. Decide which network computers or Ethernet devices you want to connect to the Router.
Disconnect the selected computers or devices from the other router, and then connect them to the Router’s
numbered ports using standard Ethernet network cabling.
10. Connect the AC power adapter to the Router's Power port and the other end into an electrical outlet. Only use
the power adapter supplied with the Router. Use of a different adapter may result in product damage.
Now that the hardware installation is complete, proceed to
“Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router”.
IMPORTANT: Make sure you use the power adapter
that is supplied with the Router. Use of a different
power adapter could damage the Router.
Figure 4-6: Connecting Your Network Devices
Figure 4-7: Connecting the Power

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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router
Overview
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Overview
Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Router. If you do not wish to run
the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM, then you can use the Web-based Utility to configure the Router. For
advanced users, you may configure the Router’s advanced settings through the Web-based Utility.
This chapter will describe each web page in the Utility and each page’s key functions. The utility can be accessed
via your web browser through use of a computer connected to the Router. For a basic network setup, most users
will use these two screens of the Utility:
• Basic Setup. On the Basic Setup screen, enter the settings provided by your ISP.
• Management. Click the Administration tab and then the Management tab. The Router’s default password is
admin. To secure the Router, change the Password from its default.
There are seven main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Security, Access Restrictions, Applications & Gaming, Administration,
and Status. Additional tabs will be available after you click one of the main tabs.
To access the Web-based Utility, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the Router’s default IP
address, 192.168.1.1, in the Address field. Then press Enter.
A password request page will appear. (Non-Windows XP users will see a similar screen.) Leave the User Name
field blank. The first time you open the Web-based Utility, use the default password admin. (You can set a new
password from the Administration tab’s Management screen.) Then click the OK button.
HAVE YOU: Enabled TCP/IP on your PCs? PCs
communicate over the network with this protocol.
Refer to “Appendix D: Windows Help” for more
information on TCP/IP.
NOTE: For first-time installation, Linksys
recommends using the Setup Wizard on the Setup
CD-ROM. If you want to configure advanced settings,
use this chapter to learn about the Web-based Utility.
Figure 5-1: Password Screen

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The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
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The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. This allows you to change the Router's general settings.
Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel
Changes to cancel your changes.
Internet Setup
The Internet Setup section configures the Router to your Internet connection. Most of this information can be
obtained through your ISP.
Internet Connection Type
Choose the type of Internet connection your ISP provides from the drop-down menu.
•DHCP. By default, the Router’s Internet Connection Type is set to Automatic Configuration - DHCP, which
should be kept only if your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through a dynamic IP address.
•Static IP. If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, select Static IP.
Internet IP Address. This is the Router’s IP address, when seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you
with the IP Address you need to specify here.
Subnet Mask. This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP
will provide you with the Subnet Mask.
Gateway. Your ISP will provide you with the Gateway Address, which is the ISP server’s IP address.
DNS. Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS (Domain Name System) Server IP Address.
Figure 5-2: Setup Tab - Basic Setup
Figure 5-3: DHCP Connection Type
Figure 5-4: Static IP Connection Type
Static IP address: a fixed address assigned to a
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•PPPoE. Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to establish Internet
connections. If you are connected to the Internet through a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use
PPPoE. If they do, you will have to enable PPPoE.
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. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand, click the radio
button. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet
connection terminates.
Keep Alive Option: 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, click the radio button next to 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.
•PPTP. Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that applies to connections in Europe only.
Specify Internet IP Address. This is the Router’s IP address, as seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide
you with the IP Address you need to specify here.
Subnet Mask. This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP
will provide you with the Subnet Mask.
Gateway. Your ISP will provide you with the Gateway Address.
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. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand, click the radio
button. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet
connection terminates.
Keep Alive Option: 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, click the radio button next to 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.
Figure 5-5: PPPoE Connection Type
Figure 5-6: PPTP Connection Type