Linksys EtherFast Instant Broadband BEFW11S4 User Manual page 13

• ESSID The ESSID is the unique name shared among all points in a wire-
less network. The ESSID must be identical for all points in the network. It
is case sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters. Make sure that all
points in the network are the same. Verify that you're using the correct
ESSID and click the Enable button to set it.
• Channel Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to corre-
spond with your network settings, between 1 and 11. All points in your
wireless network must use the same channel in order to function correctly.
Verify that the correct channel is selected and click the Enable button to set
it.
• WEP (Mandatory/Disable). In order to utilize WEP encryption, select
Enable. If you do not wish do utilize WEP encryption, make sure Disable
is selected.
• WEP Key Setting When WEP Encryption is Enabled, press this button to
modify the WEP Key Settings.
Encryption for more information.
• WAN IP Address and Subnet Mask The IP Address and Subnet Mask
of the router as seen by external users on the Internet (including your
ISP). If set to Obtain an IP address automatically, these values are
assigned by your ISP.
• Default Gateway Address Your ISP will provide you with the Gateway IP
Address. If set to Obtain an IP address automatically, these values are
automatically assigned by your ISP.
• DNS (Domain Name Server) IP Address Your ISP will provide you
with at least one DNS IP Address. If set to Obtain an IP address automati-
cally, these values are automatically assigned by your ISP.
You can test and see if the above settings are correct by successfully connect-
ing to the Internet.
• PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) Some DSL-based ISPs
use PPPoE to establish communications with an end-user. If you are using
a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. If they do use
PPPoE, you must enable it. If you do enable PPPoE, remember to remove
any existing PPPoE applications already on any of your PCs. To enable
PPPoE:
1. Click on the Enable option in the PPPoE section of the Setup screen.
2. Enter the User Name you use to log on to your Internet connection.
3. Enter your corresponding Password.
N N o o t t e e : : RAS Settings are for Singapore customers only. If you are a Singapore
customer, contact your ISP for RAS Settings before trying to complete this
screen.
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• Connect on Demand (Only available if PPPoE is enabled) If you aren't
actively using the Internet, you can configure your Router to cut your
connection with your ISP after a certain period of 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,
choose the Enable option.
• Max Idle Time (Only available if PPPoE is enabled) The Max Idle Time
is the amount of time you would like to pass before the Router drops your
Internet connection due to inactivity. For best connection reliability, the
recommended settings are 0 or 9999.
• Keep Alive Option (Only available if PPPoE is enabled) This option
keeps your PPPoE-enabled Internet access connected indefinitely, even
when it sits idle. It keeps the connection alive by sending out a few data
packets periodically, so your Internet service thinks that the connection is
still active. To use this option, click on the box next to Keep Alive to
select it.
In order to have the changes that you have
made take affect, click the A A p p p p l l y y button. .
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