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Chapter 6: Setting Up and Configuring the Router
Setup Tab
Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router with VPN
L2TP
Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) is a service that tunnels Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) across the Internet. It
is used mostly in European countries. Check with your ISP for the necessary setup information.
IP Address. This is the Router’s IP address, when seen from the WAN, or 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. Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask and your IP
address.
Gateway. Your ISP will provide you with the Default Gateway IP Address.
L2TP Server. Enter the IP address of the L2TP server.
User Name and Password. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.
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. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand, click the
Connect on Demand option and enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet
connection terminates in the Max Idle Time field. Use this option to minimize your DSL connection time if it is
charged based on time. This option is disabled by default.
Keep 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, click the option next to Keep Alive. In the Redial Period field, you specify how often you want the
Router to check the Internet connection. This option is enabled by default and the default Redial Period is 30
seconds. Use this option to minimize your Internet connection response time since it will always be
connected.
Figure 6-7: Setup - WAN (L2TP)
