How The Internet Connection Works - NETGEAR DM111PSP - ADSL2+ Ethernet Modem User Manual

ADSL2+ Modem Router DM111PSPv2 User Manual
Table 1-2. Quick Setup Screen Settings (continued)
Screen Name
Configure Internet Connection-
PPP User Name and Password
Configure LAN Side Settings
This Internet Connection-
Summary

How the Internet Connection Works

Your modem router is now configured to provide Internet access for your network. Your modem
router automatically connects to the Internet when one of your computers requires access. It is not
necessary to run a dialer or login application such as dial-up networking or Enternet to connect,
log in, or disconnect. The modem router performs these functions automatically as needed.
To access the Internet from any computer connected to your modem router, launch an Internet
browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer. You should see the modem router's Internet LED
blink, indicating communication to the ISP. The browser should begin to display a Web page.
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Settings
Enter the PPP user name and password that you use to log on. These
fields are case-sensitive. Specify how the session must be established:
• Always On. Enables the connection to be active continuously.
• Dial on Demand. Activates the connection when there is demand.
Enter a value in the minutes field to deactivate the connection when
there is no activity. (This mechanism is also known as the PPP idle
timer.)
• Manually Connect. Requires you to press the Connect hyperlink in
the PVC Name column of the WAN Setup screen to activate the
connection.
Enter a value in the minutes field to deactivate the connection when
there is no activity. (This mechanism is also known as the PPP idle
timer.)
Enter the following settings. For information about these settings, see
Table 4-1 on page 4-3.
• Primary IP Address
• Subnet Mask
• Optionally, Second IP Address and Subnet Mask
• MTU
• DHCP Server
This screen lists the Internet connection and LAN settings. When the
settings are correct, click Finish to save the settings and reboot the
modem router.
v1.0, December 2008
Configuring Your Internet Connection