Linksys WRT54GL User Manual page 9

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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 .
LTP 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 Tme
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  minutes
Keep Alve: Redal Perod
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 Alve . 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 .
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 .
Wreless-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 Tme
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  minutes
Keep Alve: Redal Perod
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 Alve . 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/Doman 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 .
Sze 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: 00
• PPPoE: 49
• PPTP or L2TP: 460
You can configure
If you select this option,
These fields allow you to
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