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PPTP (Point-To-Point Protocol)
Select the PPTP radio button if your ISP uses a PPTP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This is typically used for DSL connections.
User Name: Enter the PPTP user name provided by your ISP.
Password: Enter the password provided by your ISP. Enter it again in the
Retype Password field.
PPTP Server: Enter the PPTP Server IP Address provided by your server.
Local IP Address: If you have a static IP address issued by your ISP, you can
specify that it be used here. Ensure that you check the box labeled Use the
following local IP address.
DNS Servers: Enter the primary and secondary DNS Servers provided by your
ISP. Ensure that you check the box labeled Use the following DNS server
addresses.
MTU: The Maximum Transmission Unit. You may need to modify this
according to your ISP. The default setting is 1400.
Maximum Idle Time: Enter the maximum time in minutes that the internet
connection should be maintained when there is no network activity. Enter 0
to always keep the connection active.
Dial-up mode: Use the radio button to select a reconnect mode. You may
choose from:
Auto: reconnect when disconnection detected.
Manual: the user must come back to this screen and click
On Demand: the router will detect when a request is made for an internet resource and initiate the connection.
to connect again.
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