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6.2.6 Configuring L2TP
The layer 2 tunneling protocol (L2TP) is used in association with virtual private networks (VPNs). There a two parts to a L2TP
connection: the WAN interface settings and the L2TP settings.
WAN Interface Settings
Dynamic IP Address
WAN Interface Type
assign an IP address provided by an ISP.
Hostname
Enter a host name of an ISP (optional).
Clone MAC
Enter the MAC address of the devices' net-
work interface card (NIC) in the MAC address field and
click Clone MAC.
Note:
Some ISP providers require registering the MAC
address of the network interface card (NIC) connected
directly to the cable or DSL modem. Clone MAC
masks the router's MAC address with the MAC
address of the device's NIC.
ESR600H/ESR750H
Select Dynamic IP Address to
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