Appendix B Frequently Asked Questions - Dynamix UM-A User Manual

Appendix B Frequently Asked Questions

The Frequently Asked Questions addresses common questions regarding ADSL Router settings. Some
of these questions are also found throughout the guide, in the sections to which they reference.
Q1. How do I determine if a link between the Ethernet card (NIC) and the ADSL Router has
been established?
ANS: A ping test would determine if a connection is established between your ADSL Router and
computer. Using, the ping command, ping the IP address of the ADSL Router, in this case, 10.0.0.2
(default). For more information on Ping Testing, refer to Appendix C: Troubleshooting Guide.
Alternatively, if the Ethernet LINK LED is solidly on, then the Ethernet link is established.
Q2. How do I determine if a link between the ADSL Router and the Internet has been
established?
ANS: Similar to the previous question, a ping test would determine whether or not a connection is
established. However, this time use a URL instead of and IP Address, such as www.google.com.
Alternatively, if the DSL LED is solidly on, then the ADSL link is established.
Q3. What can I do to ensure an always-on connection with my PPP session?
ANS: There are two things you should do: 1) Make sure you have '0 'in the Disconnect Timeout field.
This will make sure that the PPP session is not disconnected from the User side. 2) Make sure the
Automatic Reconnect box is checked. This will cause the ADSL Router to automatically reconnect if
the connection is severed from either the ISP side or the user side.
Q4. How do I create a PPP session and connect it to the ISP?
ANS: To create and connect a PPP session, follow the steps below:
First you must create a PPP account. To do this, go to PPP Configuration page and click on
PPP Account Configuration. Enter the appropriate Acct ID, User Name, and Password, make
sure Add/Modify is currently selected in the dropdown menu, and click Submit.
Got back to the PPP Configuration Page by clicking Go back to PPP Configuration. Type in
an appropriate Session Name and select the account you just created in the Account to Use
dropdown menu. Everything else has default values, which you can modify to suit your needs.
Make sure Add/Modify is currently selected in the dropdown menu, and click Submit.
The PPP session has been created. Now you must go to the PPP Status page, select the
connection (session), and click Execute. The PPP session should then connect.
Q5. Where can I download the free software to test IGMP?
ANS: Please go to this link http://manimac.itd.nrl.navy.mil/MGEN/.
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