
Chapter 4 – Configuring the RouteFinder
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Configuring the RouteFinder Using the Wizard Setup
• WAN PPPoE Choice
PPPoE (Point-to-Point over Ethernet) is a specification for connecting multiple
computer users on an Ethernet local area network to a remote site through DSL or
cable modems or wireless connection to the Internet. The following fields display
when you select PPPoE:
User Name
Enter the user name give by the ISP.
Example: user1@xyz.com
or user 1
Password
Enter the user’s password.
These characters are not allowed: <, >.
The maximum number of allowed is 18.
Retype Password
Retype the password to confirm the one entered above. Passwords must
match in order to continue. If you receive an error, enter password in both
fields again.
Idle Time
This option is available only when the Connection Type is Trigger on
Demand. Specify the inactivity time (in seconds) after which the PPPoE link
should be brought down.
Connection Type
Specify the type of connection for the link. Options are:
Always Connect: The link will always be established. It is not dependent on
whether or not there is data or a traffic flow through the RouteFinder. Default.
Trigger on Demand: The link will be established only when there is data or a
traffic flow through the RouteFinder.
Dynamic IP Address from ISP
Check the box to Enable the Dynamic IP address to be provided by the ISP. If
enabled, the IP address obtained from the ISP is dynamic. If disabled, enter
the IP address and subnet mask from the ISP in the following Fixed Address
fields: IP Address and Net Mask
Note: If the ISP does not support the Fixed Address option, then the
RouteFinder will accept the dynamic IP address provided by the ISP.
Accept DNS Address from Peer
Check this box if you want the DNS server address to be obtained from the
peer (the ISP). The DNS address obtained from the ISP will be displayed on
the Network Setup > Interface screen. The details of the address/subnet mask
obtained from the ISP are displayed as the Present Status on this screen.
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