LINKSYS WRT54G2V1 Users Manual

Chapter 3

Advanced Configuration

L2TP

L2TP is a service that applies to connections in Israel only.

Internet Connection Type > L2TP

User 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 minutes

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 minutes

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, 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.

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, 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 Cable

Telstra 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 Cable

User 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.

Optional Settings

Router 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: 1500

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PPPoE: 1492

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PPTP or L2TP: 1460

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Chapter 3

Advanced Configuration

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.

Static DNS (1-3)

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.

The Domain Name System (DNS) is how

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Time Setting

Select the time zone in which your network functions
from this drop-down menu. (You can even automatically
adjust for daylight saving time.)

Time Setting

Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel
Changes to cancel your changes.

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 is
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.

suing IP addresses. Because the Router’s

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Setup > DDNS

The 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.

DDNS

The 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 Service

If 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.

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