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Dynamic IP
The ISP requires you to obtain an IP address by DHCP
before connecting to the PPTP server.
Clone MAC Address
Select
address with a specific MAC address.
MAC Address
Your ISP may require a particular MAC address in order for
you to connect to the Internet. This MAC address is the
PC’s MAC address that your ISP had originally connected
your Internet connection to. Type in this MAC address in
this section or use the “Clone MAC Address” button to
replace the WAN MAC address with the MAC address of
that PC.
Static IP
The ISP gives you a static IP to be used to connect to the
PPTP server. You must type in the related IP address such
as IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway.
PPTP Settings
PPTP Account
Enter the PPTP Account provided by your ISP for the
PPTP connection.
PPTP Password
Enter the Password provided by your ISP for the PPTP
connection.
Retype Password
Re-enter the Password for confirmation.
PPTP Gateway
If your LAN has a PPTP gateway, then enter that PPTP
gateway IP address or domain name here. If you do not
have a PPTP gateway then enter the ISP’s Gateway IP
address above or domain name.
Connection ID
This is the ID given by ISP. This is optional.
Maximum Idle Time
You can specify an idle time threshold (seconds) for the
WAN port. This means if no packets have been sent (no
one using the Internet) during this specified period, the
router will automatically disconnect the connection with
your ISP.
Connection Mode
Select the desired option:
Keep-alive (maintain connection)
The connection will never be disconnected by this device. If
disconnected by your ISP, the connection will be
reestablished immediately. (However, this does not ensure
that your Internet IP address will remain unchanged.)
Auto-Connect
An Internet connection is automatically made when
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