To provide shared Internet access to LAN users, it is
essential to configure each port with the details of your
Internet account(s). If you have a Windows system, you can use
the supplied Windows utility.
If using the Web interface, there are 2 configuration screens - Internet
Access and Internet Account.
The Internet Access screen is reached via the Internet link on the Main Menu.
Port | |
Enable | Use this to enable or disable Internet
access on this port. If you wish to use one port for Dial-in ONLY, you should uncheck this box to disable Internet access on this port. |
Dial-up Telephone numbers |
If using a Leased Line (permanent
connection), ignore these fields. Otherwise, enter the telephone numbers to dial to connect to your ISP (Internet Service Provider). The first number is required; the others are optional. Use the format described in your modem's user manual. |
Disconnect after idle time |
If a connection remains inactive, it is
terminated after this time period. Allowable range is
0-99 minutes. Zero means never to disconnect. |
Multi-port Usage | |
Bandwidth Utilization |
If both ports are not enabled for
Internet access, this setting has no effect. In Money Saving Mode (default), the second serial port will only be used when bandwidth utilization is high. In Time Saving Mode, whenever a connection is required, both serial ports will always be used, even for a single user. In Time Saving with Multi-link PPP is selected, then Multi-link PPP will be used. Multi-link PPP
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The Internet Account screen is reached by clicking the Configure Account button on the Internet screen. Configuration is required to enable Internet Access.
Account (User) Name | Enter the account name provided by your ISP. This name will be used to log in to the ISP's server. |
Account Password | Enter the current password for the above
account. Re-enter the password in the Verify field to ensure it is correct. |
IP Address allocated by ISP |
Enter the IP address assigned to you by your ISP. If the ISP issues dynamic IP addresses, leave this field as 0.0.0.0. (With dynamic IP addresses, a valid address is provided upon connection.) |
DNS IP Address | The DNS (Domain Name Server) translates
names (e.g. microsoft.com) to IP Addresses. Enter the DNS IP address supplied or recommended by your ISP. |
Script File |
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