Chapter 3
L2TP
L2TP is a service that applies to connections in Israel only.
Internet Connection Type > L2TP
User Name and Password
Password provided by your ISP.
L2TP Server
This is the IP address of the L2TP Server.
Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to
specify here.
Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time
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
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. If your ISP uses HeartBeat Signal (HBS), then
select Telstra.
Internet Connection Type > Telstra Cable
User Name and Password
Password provided by your ISP.
Heart Beat Server
This is the IP address of the Heartbeat
Server. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you
need to specify here.
Wireless-G Broadband Router
Enter the User Name and
You can configure
If you select this option,
Enter the User Name and
Advanced Configuration
Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time
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
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.
Optional Settings
Some of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify
with your ISP before making any changes.
Optional Settings
Router Name
In this field, you can enter a name of up to
39 characters to represent the Router.
Host Name/Domain Name
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:
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1492
PPPoE:
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1460
PPTP or L2TP:
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You can configure
If you select this option,
These fields allow you to
1500
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