LINKSYS WRT54G2V1 Wireless-G Broadband Router User Manual Manual Part 2

LINKSYS LLC Wireless-G Broadband Router Manual Part 2

Manual Part 2

Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration5Wireless-G Broadband RouterL2TPL2TP is a service that applies to connections in Israel only.Internet Connection Type > L2TPUser Name and Password Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.L2TP Server This is the IP address of the L2TP Server. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure 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 minutesKeep Alive: Redial Period If you select this option, 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.Telstra CableTelstra Cable is a service that applies to connections in Australia only. If your ISP uses HeartBeat Signal (HBS), then select Telstra. Internet Connection Type > Telstra CableUser Name and Password Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.Heart Beat Server This is the IP address of the Heartbeat Server. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure 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 minutesKeep Alive: Redial Period If you select this option, 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 SettingsSome of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify with your ISP before making any changes.Optional SettingsRouter Name In this field, you can enter a name of up to 39 characters to represent the Router. Host Name/Domain Name These fields allow you to 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.Size When Manual is selected in the MTU field, this option is enabled. Leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range. The default size depends on the Internet Connection Type:DHCP, Static IP, or Telstra: 1500PPPoE: 1492PPTP or L2TP: 1460•••
Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration6Wireless-G Broadband RouterNetwork SetupThe 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 IPThis presents both the Router’s IP Address and Subnet Mask as seen by your network.Router IP AddressNetwork 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 want a DHCP server, then select Disable (no other DHCP features will be available).Starting IP Address Enter a value for the DHCP server to start with when issuing IP addresses. Because the Router’s default IP address is 192.168.1.1, the Starting IP Address must be 192.168.1.2 or greater, but smaller than 192.168.1.253. The default Starting IP Address is 192.168.1.100.Maximum Number of DHCP Users Enter the maximum number of PCs that you want the DHCP server to assign IP addresses to. This number cannot be greater than 253. The default is 50.Client Lease Time The Client Lease Time is the amount of time a network user will be allowed connection to the Router with their current dynamic IP address. Enter the amount of time, in minutes, that the user will be “leased” this dynamic IP address. After the time is up, the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address. The default is 0 minutes, which means one day.Static DNS (1-3) The Domain Name System (DNS) is how the Internet translates domain or website names into Internet addresses or URLs. Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS Server IP Address. If you wish to use another, enter that IP Address in one of these fields. You can enter up to three DNS Server IP Addresses here. The Router will use these for quicker access to functioning DNS servers.WINS The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) manages each PC’s interaction with the Internet. If you use a WINS server, enter that server’s IP Address here. Otherwise, leave this blank.Time SettingSelect the time zone in which your network functions from this drop-down menu. (You can even automatically adjust for daylight saving time.)Time SettingClick Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.Setup > DDNSThe Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. DDNS lets you assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. It is useful when you are hosting your own website, FTP server, or other server behind the Router. Before you can use this feature, you need to sign up for DDNS service with a DDNS service provider, www.dyndns.org or www.TZO.com. If you do not want to use this feature, keep the default setting, Disable.DDNSThe Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. DDNS lets you assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. It is useful when you are hosting your own website, FTP server, or other server behind the Router.Before you can use this feature, you need to sign up for DDNS service at one of two DDNS service providers, DynDNS.org or TZO.com. If you do not want to use this feature, keep the default setting, Disable.DDNS ServiceIf your DDNS service is provided by DynDNS.org, then select DynDNS.org from the drop-down menu. If your DDNS service is provided by TZO, then select TZO.com. The features available on the DDNS screen will vary, depending on which DDNS service provider you use.
Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration7Wireless-G Broadband RouterDynDNS.orgSetup > DDNS > DynDNSUser Name Enter the User Name for your DDNS account.Password Enter the Password for your DDNS account.Host Name The is the DDNS URL assigned by the DDNS service.Internet IP Address The Router’s Internet IP address is displayed here. Because it is dynamic, it will change.Status The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.TZO.comSetup > DDNS > TZ OE-mail Address, TZO Key, and Domain Name Enter the settings of the account you set up with TZO.Internet IP Address The Router’s Internet IP address is displayed here. Because it is dynamic, it will change.Status The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.Setup > MAC Address CloneA MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of hardware for identification. Some ISPs will require you to register a MAC address in order to access the Internet. If you do not wish to re-register the MAC address with your ISP, you may assign the MAC address you have currently registered with your ISP to the Router with the MAC Address Clone feature. Setup > MAC Address CloneMAC Address CloneEnable/Disable To have the MAC Address cloned, select Enable.User Defined Entry Enter the MAC Address registered with your ISP here.Clone Your PC’s MAC Clicking this button will clone the MAC address of the computer you are using.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.Setup > Advanced RoutingThis screen is used to set up the Router’s advanced routing functions. NAT routes the host Router ‘s network connection to the Internet. Dynamic Routing automatically adjusts how packets travel on your network. Static Routing sets up a fixed route to another network destination.Setup > Advanced Routing (Gateway)
Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration8Wireless-G Broadband RouterSetup > Advanced Routing (Router )Advanced Routing Operating Mode Select the mode in which this Router will function. If this Router is hosting your network’s connection to the Internet, select Gateway. If another Router exists on your network, select Router. When Router is chosen, Dynamic Routing will be available as an option.Dynamic RoutingRIP This feature enables the Router to automatically adjust to physical changes in the network’s layout and exchange routing tables with the other router(s). The Router determines the network packets’ route based on the fewest number of hops between the source and the destination. This feature is Disabled by default. From the drop-down menu, you can also select LAN & Wireless, which performs dynamic routing over your Ethernet and wireless networks. You can also select WAN (Internet), which performs dynamic routing with data coming from the Internet. Finally, selecting Both enables dynamic routing for both networks, as well as data from the Internet.Select set number To set up a static route between the Router and another network, select a number from the Static Routing drop-down list. (A static route is a pre-determined pathway that network information must travel to reach a specific host or network.) Enter the information described below to set up a new static route. (Click the Delete This Entry button to delete a static route.)Enter Route Name Enter a name for the Route here, using a maximum of 25 alphanumeric characters.Destination LAN IP The Destination LAN IP is the address of the remote network or host to which you want to assign a static route.Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask determines which portion of a Destination LAN IP address is the network portion, and which portion is the host portion. Default Gateway This is the IP address of the gateway device that allows for contact between the Router and the remote network or host.Interface This interface tells you whether the Destination IP Address is on the LAN & Wireless (Ethernet and wireless networks) or the WAN (Internet).Delete This Entry To delete a route, select its number from the drop-down menu, and click this button.Show Routing Table Click Show Routing Table to open a screen displaying how data is routed through your local network. For each route, the Destination LAN IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and Interface are displayed. Click Refresh to update the information. Click Close to exit this screen.Routing TableClick Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.Wireless > Basic Wireless SettingsThe basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen.There are two ways to configure the Router’s wireless network(s), manual and Wi-Fi Protected Setup.Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a feature that makes it easy to set up your wireless network. If you have client devices, such as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup.Wireless Configuration To manually configure your wireless network, select Manual. Proceed to the “Basic Wireless Settings” section. To use Wi-Fi Protected Setup, select Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Proceed to the “Wi-Fi Protected Setup” section.

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