Internet Access


Overview

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.


Internet Access Screen

The Internet Access screen is reached via the Internet link on the Main Menu.

Sample Screen (Click to view)

Operation

Data - Internet Access Screen

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

  • Multi-link PPP allows 2 physical connections to be "Bonded" and used as a single logical connection.
  • This is only possible if your ISP supports this facility. The ISP must allow multiple log-ins on 1 account, and then "bond" these log-ins to form a single connection.
    Do NOT select this option unless your ISP has confirmed that they support Multi-link PPP.
  • For FTP, Multi-link PPP will improve performance because it allows an FTP connection to use more than 1 modem and phone line.
  • For HTTP (Web Server) connections, Multi-link PPP offers little performance benefit, since the data can already be shared between 2 modems and phone lines.
  • Normally, the data for port 1 should be entered for port 2 also. But please check with your ISP.

Internet Account Screen

The Internet Account screen is reached by clicking the Configure Account button on the Internet screen. Configuration is required to enable Internet Access.

Sample Screen (Click to view)

Data - Internet Account Screen

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
  • Check Enable Script File to use the script file in the box below.
  • If your ISP uses a standard PPP connection and authentication, you do NOT need a script file.
  • Script files are used to automate the log-in process for ISPs that use non-standard log-ins or proprietary security measures.
  • For more information on script files, see Script Files.