Linksys RVS4000 - Manual (Page 14)

Chapter Setting Up and Configuring the Router
9 4-Port Gigabit Security Router with VPN
When you have finished making changes to the screen,
click Save Settings to save the changes, or click Cancel
Changes to undo your changes.
PPPoE
Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol
over Ethernet) to establish Internet connections. If you are
connected to the Internet through a DSL line, check with
your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. If they do, you will have
to enable PPPoE.
PPPoE
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), and
then automatically re-establish the connection as soon
as you attempt to access the Internet again. To activate
Connect on Demand, select the Connect on Demand
option and enter in the Max Idle Time field the number of
minutes of inactivity that must elapse before your Internet
connection is terminated automatically.
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 radio button next to Keep Alive. In the Redial Period
field, specify how often you want the Router to check
the Internet connection. The default Redial Period is 0
seconds.
When you have finished making changes to the screen,
click Save Settings to save the changes, or click Cancel
Changes to undo your changes.
PPTP
Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that
applies to connections in Europe and Israel only.
PPTP
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, as seen
by external users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your
ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.
Default Gateway Your ISP will provide you with the
Default Gateway Address.
PPTP Server Enter the IP address of the PPTP 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), and
then automatically re-establish the connection as soon
as you attempt to access the Internet again. To activate
Connect on Demand, select the Connect on Demand
option and enter in the Max Idle Time field the number of
minutes of inactivity that must elapse before your Internet
connection is terminated automatically.
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 radio button next to Keep Alive. In the Redial Period
field, specify how often you want the Router to check
the Internet connection. The default Redial Period is 0
seconds.
When you have finished making changes to the screen,
click Save Settings to save the changes, or click Cancel
Changes to undo your changes.