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L2TP
L2TP is a service that applies to connections in Israel only.
Internet Connection Type > L2TP
User Name and Password
Password provided by your ISP.
Default Gateway This is the IP address of the L2TP Server.
Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to
specify here.
NOTE: If you are a L2TP client using DHCP, the
IP Address must be left to 0.0.0.0, Gateway
Address is required.
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 have elapsed
before your Internet connection terminates. The default
Max Idle Time is 5 minutes. If your ISP charges you by
the amount of time you are connected to the internet,
you should use this option.
Keep Alive: Redial Period
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, select 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.
Optional Settings
Some of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify
with your ISP before making any changes.
Optional Settings
Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router
Enter the User Name and
You can configure
If you select this option,
Advanced Configuration
Host Name/Domain Name
supply a host and domain name for the Router. Some ISPs,
usually cable 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 is transmitted. To have the Router select
the best MTU for your Internet connection, keep the
default setting, Auto.
When Manual is selected in the MTU field, this option
Size
is enabled. Leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range. The
default size depends on the Internet Connection Type:
DHCP or Static IP: 1500
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PPPoE: 1492
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PPTP: 1460
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L2TP: 1452
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Network Setup
The Network Setup section changes the settings on the
network connected to the Router's Ethernet ports. Wireless
Setup is performed through the Wireless tab.
Router IP
This presents both the Router's IP Address and Subnet
Mask as seen by your network.
Router IP Address
Network Address Server Settings (DHCP)
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, make sure there is no other
DHCP server on your network.
Network Address Server Settings (DHCP)
DHCP Server DHCP is enabled by factory default. If you
already have a DHCP server on your network, or you don't
These fields allow you to
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