Cisco WRV210 - Wireless-G VPN Router Administration Manual page 22

Setting Up the Network
Configuring the Basic Settings
STEP 3
Cisco Small Business WRV210 Administration Guide
- Keep Alive: Select this option to enable the Router to periodically check
your Internet connection. If you are disconnected, then the Router
automatically re-establishes your connection.
• L2TP: Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) is a service that tunnels Point-to-
Point Protocol (PPP) across the Internet. It is used mostly in European
countries. Enter the following information, as provided by your ISP:
- IP Address: Enter the IP address that your ISP provided to you.
- Subnet Mask: Enter the Router's Subnet Mask, as seen by external
users on the Internet (including your ISP).
- Default Gateway: Enter the Default Gateway Address, which is the ISP
server's IP address.
- L2TP Server IP: Enter the IP address of the L2TP server.
- User Name and Password: Enter the User Name and Password
provided by your ISP.
- Connect on Demand and Max Idle Time: You can configure the Router
to disconnect the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a
specified period of time (Max Idle Time). The Router automatically re-
establishes the connection when a user attempts to access the Internet
again. If you select this option, specify the Max Idle Time by entering the
number of seconds of inactivity that can elapse before the Internet
connection is terminated automatically.
- Keep Alive: Select this option to enable the Router to periodically check
your Internet connection. If you are disconnected, then the Router
automatically re-establishes your connection.
• Heart Beat Signal: Heart Beat Signal is a service used in Australia. Enter the
following information, as provided by your ISP:
- User Name and Password: Enter the User Name and Password
provided by your ISP.
- Authentication Server: Enter the IP address of the Heart Beat
authentication server.
If required by your ISP, enter the following information in the Optional Settings
section. Verify with your ISP before making any changes.
• Host Name and Domain Name: Some ISPs require these names as
identification. In most cases, you can leave these fields blank.
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