Linksys BEFSX41 - Manual (Page 6)

Chapter 2
Advanced Configuration
3 Broadband Firewall Router with 4-Port Switch/VPN Endpoint
(otherwise, leave it set at Disable) and enter the value
desired. You should leave this value in the 1200 to 1500
range. Most DSL users should use the default of 1492.
Internet Connection Type > Obtain an IP Automatically
Static IP
If you are required to use a permanent IP address to
connect to the Internet, select Static IP.
Internet Connection Type > Static IP
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.
Primary DNS and Secondary DNS Your ISP will provide
you with at least one DNS (Domain Name System) Server
IP Address.
Host Name/Domain Name Enter a Host Name and
Domain Name if required by your ISP.
MTU The MTU option specifies the largest packet size
permitted for network transmission. Select Enable if
you do not want the Router to regulate this packet size
(otherwise, leave it set at Disable) and enter the value
desired. You should leave this value in the 1200 to 1500
range. Most DSL users should use the default of 1492.
PPPoE
Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol
over Ethernet) to establish Internet connections. If you are
connected to the Internet through a DSL line, check with
your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. If they do, you will have
to enable PPPoE.
Internet Connection Type > PPPoE
User Name and Password Enter the User Name and
Password provided by your ISP.
Service Name If provided by your ISP, enter the Service
Name.
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 Redial Period is
30 seconds.
Host Name/Domain Name Enter a Host Name and
Domain Name if required by your ISP.
MTU The MTU option specifies the largest packet size
permitted for network transmission. Select Enable if
you do not want the Router to regulate this packet size
(otherwise, leave it set at Disable) and enter the value
desired. You should leave this value in the 1200 to 1500
range. Most DSL users should use the default of 1492.
When you are finished, click the Save Settings button.
Then click the Status tab, and click the Connect button to
start the connection.