Linksys EtherFast BEFSR81 User Manual page 7

Chapter 2
PPTP
Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that
applies to connections in Europe only.
Internet Connection Type > PPTP
IP Address Enter the Router's IP address, as seen from the
Internet. This is provided by your ISP.
Subnet Mask
Enter the Router's subnet mask, as seen by
users on the Internet (including your ISP). This is provided
by your ISP.
Default Gateway
Your ISP will provide you with the IP
address of the ISP server.
User Name and Password
Password provided by your ISP.
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
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 value is 30 seconds.
Heart Beat Signal
Heart Beat Signal is a service used in Australia only. If you
are using a Heart Beat Signal connection, check with your
ISP for the necessary setup information.
EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 8-Port Switch
Enter the User Name and
You can configure
If you select this option, the
Advanced Configuration
Internet Connection Type > Heart Beat Signal
User Name and Password
Password provided by your ISP.
Heart Beat Server Enter the IP address of your ISP's Heart
Beat server. This is provided by your ISP.
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
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 value is 30 seconds.
L2TP
L2TP is a service that applies to connections in Israel only.
Internet Connection Type > L2TP
Server IP Address
Enter the IP address of the L2TP server.
This is provided by your ISP.
User Name and Password
Password provided by your ISP.
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 User Name and
You can configure
If you select this option, the
Enter the User Name and
You can configure
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