Linksys E1000 User Manual

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Wireless-N Router

Linksys E1000

Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration

Automatic Configuration - DHCP

The default Internet Connection Type is set to Automatic
Configuration - DHCP
(Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol) . Keep the default only if your ISP supports DHCP
or if you connect using a dynamic IP address . (This option
usually applies to cable connections .)

Internet Connection Type > Automatic Configuration - DHCP

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

Internet IP Address

This is the Router’s IP address, when

seen from the Internet . Your ISP will provide you with the
IP address you need to enter here .

Subnet Mask

This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen

by users on the Internet (including your ISP) . Your ISP will
provide you with the Subnet Mask .

Default Gateway

Your ISP will provide you with the

Gateway address, which is the ISP server’s IP address .

DNS 1-3

Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS

(Domain Name System) server IP address .

PPPoE

Some DSL-based ISPs use Point-to-Point Protocol over
Ethernet (PPPoE) 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

Username and Password

Enter the Username and

Password provided by your ISP .

Service Name (optional)

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 elapse
before your Internet connection terminates . The default 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, specify how often
the Router should check the Internet connection . The
default is 30 seconds .

PPTP

Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that
applies to connections in Europe only .

Internet Connection Type > PPTP

If your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through
a dynamic IP address, then select Obtain an IP Address
Automatically
. If you are required to use a permanent IP
address to connect to the Internet, then select Specify an
IP Address
. Then configure the following:

Specify an IP Address

This is the Router’s IP address, as

seen from the Internet . Your ISP will provide you with the
IP address you need to specify here .

Subnet Mask

This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen

by users on the Internet (including your ISP) . Your ISP will
provide you with the Subnet Mask .

Default Gateway

Your ISP will provide you with the

Gateway address, which is the ISP server’s IP address .

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