network
host name and domain name. enter a host and domain name for the router. some 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, you can leave these fields blank.
lan setting
these are the router’s device ip address and subnet mask. the default values are 192.168.1.1 for the local ip address and 255.255.255.0 for the subnet mask.
wan setting
from the wan setting drop-down menu, select how many wan ports you want to use. the default is 2, and the maximum number is 7. you can also change the number of wan ports using the port setup page of the port management tab. if you change the number on this screen, then the number on the port setup screen will change accordingly. make sure the network configuration matches the number of wan port settings on this screen.
if you change the number of wan ports, click the save settings button to save your change. a confirmation message will appear. then click the ok button to save the new setting.
the wan setting table will display the wan port numbers in the interface column and their respective connection types in the connection type column. click edit in the config. column to change the wan settings of the selected wan port. you must save the new number of wan ports before you can click edit to change the settings of any new wan ports.
the connection type column will display the word “undefined” if you changed the number of wan ports but did not click the save settings button. after you save this setting, the connection type column will display, “obtain an ip automatically.” the default connection type of all wan ports is obtain an ip automatically.
wan setting table
interface. the wan port number is displayed.
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.
pptp (point-to-point tunneling protocol)
point to point tunneling protocol (pptp) is a service that applies to connections in europe and israel only.
1. enter your settings in the wan ip address, subnet mask, and default gateway address fields. this information is provided by your isp.
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 internet service 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.
dmz setting
the router comes with a special dmz port, which is used for setting up public servers. the dmz port sits between the local network ports and the internet port. servers on the dmz are publicly accessible. use of the dmz port is optional; it may be left unconnected.
using the dmz is preferred and is, if practical, a strongly recommended alternative to using public lan servers or putting these servers on wan ports where they are not protected and not accessible by users on the lan.
each of the servers on the dmz will need a unique, public internet ip address. the isp you use to connect yournetwork to the internet should be able to provide these addresses, as well as information on setting up public internet servers. if you plan to use the dmz setting, contact your isp for the static ip information. click edit in the config. column to edit the dmz setting. the edit dmz connection screen will appear.
in the interface field, the dmz port is displayed. enter the dmz port’s settings in the specify dmz ip address and subnet mask fields.
click the save settings button to save your changes, or click the cancel changes button to undo your changes.
