. host name & domain name these fields allow you to supply 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, these fields may be left blank.
. firmware version this entry shows the version of the firmware you are using. future versions of the router's firmware may be available on the linksys website at www.linksys.com.
. time zone set your local time zone here.
. device ip address and subnet mask the values for the router's ip address and subnet mask are shown here. the default value is 192.168.1.1 for the ip address and 255.255.255.0 for subnet mask. if you change the device ip address, then reboot the computer so the new value takes effect.
. wan connection type the router supports five connection types: dhcp, pppoe, static ip address, ras, and pptp. each setup screen and available features will differ depending on what kind of connection type you select.
you can test and see if the above settings are correct by successfully connecting to the internet.
dhcp
this is the router's default setting, and it should be used only if your isp supports dhcp.
static ip
if you are required to use a permanent ip address, then enable static ip.
specify wan ip address this is the ip address that your router has, when seen from the external wan, or 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 external users on the internet (including your isp). your isp will provide you with the subnet mask.
default gateway address your isp will provide you with the default gateway address.
dns (required) your isp will provide you with at least one dns (domain name system) server ip address.
pppoe
some dsl-based isps use pppoe (point-to-point protocol over ethernet) to establish communications with an end-user. 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 it.
user name and password enter your isp's user name and password.
connect on demand and max idle time you can configure your router to cut your connection with your isp after a specified period of time (max idle time). if you have been disconnected due to inactivity, connect on demand enables your 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. if you want your internet connection to remain on at all times, enter 0 in the max idle time field.
otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your internet access disconnects.
keep alive option and redial period this option keeps your pppoeenabled internet access connected indefinitely, even when it sits idle. to use this option, click the radio button next to keep alive to select it. the default redial period is 30 seconds.
for dsl users, if you need to enable pppoe support, choose pppoe. if you do enable pppoe, remember to remove any existing pppoe applications already installed on any of your pcs.
ras
remote access service (ras) is a service that applies for connections in singapore only.
for users in singapore, check with singtel for information on ras.
user name and password enter the user name and password supplied by singtel.
ras plan select the type of plan you have.
connect on demand and max idle time you can configure your router to cut your connection with your isp after a specified period of time (max idle time). if you have been disconnected due to inactivity, connect on demand enables your 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. if you want your internet connection to remain on at all times, enter 0 in the max idle time field.
otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your internet access disconnects.
keep alive option and redial period this option keeps your pppoeenabled internet access connected indefinitely, even when it sits idle. to use this option, click the radio button next to keep alive to select it. the default redial period is 30 seconds.
pptp
point to point t u n n e l i n g protocol (pptp) is a service that applies for connections in europe only.
specify wan ip address this is the ip address that your router has, when seen from the external wan, or 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 external users on the internet (including your isp). your isp will provide you with the subnet mask.
default gateway address your isp will provide you with the default gateway address.
connect on demand and max idle time you can configure your router to cut your connection with your isp after a specified period of time (max idle time). if you have been disconnected due to inactivity, connect on demand enables your 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. if you want your internet connection to remain on at all times, enter 0 in the max idle time field.
otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your internet access disconnects.
keep alive option and redial period this option keeps your pppoeenabled internet access connected indefinitely, even when it sits idle. click the radio button next to keep alive to select it. the default redial period is 30 seconds.