TRENDnet TEW-511BRP User Manual page 11

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PPPoE
PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) is one of Internet connections type. If you are connected to the
Internet through a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE type. If yes, you will have to enable
PPPoE.
User Name and Password: Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.
Connect on Demand: The Max Idle Time means the Router will disconnect the Internet connection if there is
no any traffic through this Router during a specified period time. If your Internet connection has been
terminated due to over this idle time, the Connect on Demand option will trigger the Router to automatically re-
establish your connection as soon as you try to access the Internet again.
Keep Alive: The Redial Period means the Router will periodically check your Internet connection by Redial
Period time. If the connection is disconnected, then the Router will redial automatically for your connection.
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PPTP
Point to Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP), is one of VPN tunnel that can use to encrypt data and prevent the
unauthorized viewing of confidential data that is transmitted across publish networks.
Internet IP Address and Subnet Mask: This' s the Routers IP Address and Subnet Mask. If your Internet
connection requires a static IP address, then your ISP will provide you a Static IP Address and Subnet Mask
for input here.
Default Gateway: Your ISP will provide you with the Gateway IP Address.
User Name and Password: This' s PPTP login User Name and Password. Your ISP will provide you such
information for input here.
Keep Alive: The Redial Period means the Router will periodically check your Internet connection by Redial
Period time. If the connection is disconnected, then the Router will redial automatically for your connection.
These types can be selected from the Internet Connection Type drop-down menu. The information required and available
features with minor different that depend on what kinds of connection type you are selected.
Optional Settings
These settings may be required by your ISP. If your ISP would provide such information, please note to specify them into
your device.
Host Name and Domain Name: These fields allow you to input a host and domain name for the Router. Some 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 will be transmitted. The recommended size,
entered in the Size field, is 1500. You should leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range. To have the Router select the
best MTU for your Internet connection, please select the default setting--Auto.
Network Setup
The Network Setup section changes the Router's local network settings.
Router IP
IP Address and Subnet Mask. This' s Router's LAN IP Address and Subnet Mask. The default IP Address is
192.168.1.1 and the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0.
DHCP Server Settings
The settings allow you to configure the Router's Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server function. The Router
can be used as a DHCP server for your network. A DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to each computer on
your network. If you choose to enable the Router's DHCP server option, you must make sure there is no other DHCP
server on your network. If you disable the Router's DHCP server function, you must configure the IP Address, Subnet Mask,
and DNS for each network computer (note that each IP Address must be unique).
DHCP Server: DHCP is enabled by factory default. If you already have a DHCP server on your network or you do not
want a DHCP server, then select Disable from the options.
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