Figure 6-6: Pppoe; Figure 6-7: Pptp - Linksys RVS4000 User Manual

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Primary DNS (Required) and Secondary DNS (Optional). Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS
(Domain Name System) Server IP Address.
When you have finished making changes to the screen, click the Save Settings button to save the changes,
or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes.
PPPoE
Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to establish Internet connections. If
you are connected to the Internet through a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. If they do,
you will have to enable PPPoE.
User Name and Password. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.
Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time. You can configure 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. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand, click the
Connect on Demand option and enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet
connection terminates in the Max Idle Time field.
Keep Alive Redial period. If you select this option, 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, click the option next to Keep Alive. 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.
When you have finished making changes to the screen, click the Save Settings button to save the changes,
or click the Cancel Changes button to undo your changes.
PPTP
Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that applies to connections in Europe and Israel only.
IP Address. This is the Router's IP address, when seen from the WAN, or the Internet. Your ISP will provide
you with the IP Address you need to specify here.
Subnet Mask. This is the Router's Subnet Mask, as seen by external users on the Internet (including your
ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.
Default Gateway. Your ISP will provide you with the Default Gateway Address.
PPTP Server. Enter the IP address of the PPTP server.
Chapter 6: Setting Up and Configuring the Router
Setup Tab

Figure 6-6: PPPoE

Figure 6-7: PPTP

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