Linksys BEFVP41 - Manual (Page 10)

Chapter 3
Advanced Configuration
6 EtherFast Cable/DSL VPN Router with 4-Port Switch
PPTP
Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that
applies to connections in Europe only.
Connection Type > PPTP
IP Address Enter the Router’s IP address, as seen from the
Internet. This is provided by your ISP.
Subnet Mask Enter the Router’s subnet mask, as seen by
users on the Internet (including your ISP). This is provided
by your ISP.
Default Gateway Your ISP will provide you with the IP
address of the ISP 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. 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 value is 30 seconds.
Heart Beat Signal
Heart Beat Signal is a service used in Australia only. If you
are using a Heart Beat Signal connection, check with your
ISP for the necessary setup information.
Connection Type > Heart Beat Signal
User Name and Password Enter the User Name and
Password provided by your ISP.
Heart Beat Server Enter the IP address of your ISP’s Heart
Beat server. This is 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. 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 value is 30 seconds.
Optional Settings and MTU
Some of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify
with your ISP before making any changes.
Optional Settings and MTU
Host Name and 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 and Size 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