Cisco WRT610N - Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless Router User Manual page 9

Chapter 3
Automatic Configuration - DHCP
The default Internet Connection Type is set to Automatic
Configuration - DHCP. Keep the default only if your
ISP supports DHCP or if you connect using a dynamic IP
Address. (This option usually applies to cable connections.)
Internet Connection Type > Automatic Configuration - DHCP
Static IP
If you are required to use a permanent IP address to
connect to the Internet, select Static IP.
Internet Connection Type > Static IP
IP Address
This is the Router's IP address, when seen
from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP
address you need to enter here.
Subnet Mask This is the Router's Subnet Mask, as seen
by 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
Gateway address, which is the ISP server's IP address.
DNS Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS
(Domain Name System) server IP address.
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.
Internet Connection Type > PPPoE
User Name and Password
Password provided by your ISP.
Service Name (optional)
If provided by your ISP, enter
the Service Name.
Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router
Enter the User Name and
Advanced Configuration
Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time
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 elapse
before your Internet connection terminates. The default is
5 minutes.
Keep Alive: Redial Period
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 Alive. In the Redial Period field, specify how often
the Router should check the Internet connection. The
default is 30 seconds.
PPTP
Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that
applies to connections in Europe only.
Internet Connection Type > PPTP
If your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through
a dynamic IP address, then select Obtain an IP Address
Automatically. If you are required to use a permanent IP
address to connect to the Internet, then select Specify an
IP Address. Then configure the following:
Internet IP Address This is the Router's IP address, as
seen from 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 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
Gateway address, which is the ISP server's IP address.
You can configure
If you select this option, the
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