Planet Technology XRT-411 User Manual

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Operation and Status

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devices on the Internet. (This is different to the hardware
address seen by devices on the local LAN.)

IP Address

The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users.
This address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service
Provider).

Network Mask

The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above.

PPPoE Link Status

This indicates whether or not the connection is currently
established.

If the connection does not exist, the "Connect" button
can be used to establish a connection.

If the connection currently exists, the "Disconnect"
button can be used to break the connection.

Connection Log

Connection Log

The Connection Log shows status messages relating to
the existing connection.

The most common messages are listed in the table
below.

The "Clear Log" button will restart the Log, while the
Refresh button will update the messages shown on
screen.

Buttons

Connect

If not connected, establish a connection to your ISP.

Disconnect

If connected to your ISP, hang up the connection.

Clear Log

Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier
to read new messages.

Refresh

Update the data on screen.

Connection Log Messages

Message

Description

Connect on Demand

Connection attempt has been triggered by the "Connect
automatically, as required" setting.

Manual connection

Connection attempt started by the "Connect" button.

Reset physical connec-
tion

Preparing line for connection attempt.

Connecting to remote
server

Attempting to connect to the ISP's server.

Remote Server located

ISP's Server has responded to connection attempt.

Start PPP

Attempting to login to ISP's Server and establish a PPP
connection.

PPP up successfully

Able to login to ISP's Server and establish a PPP con-
nection.

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