Figure 5-8: rfc 2364 pppoa, Figure 5-9: bridged mode only – Nortel Networks WAG54G User Manual

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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G ADSL Gateway
The Setup Tab

Wireless-G ADSL Gateway

RFC 2364 PPPoA

Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoA (Point-to-Point Protocol over ATM) to establish Internet connections. If you
are connected to the Internet through a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoA. If they do, you
will have to enable PPPoA.

User Name and Password. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.

Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time. You can configure the Gateway to disconnect 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 Gateway to automatically re-establish
your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, click the Connect
on Demand
radio button. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to have
elapsed before your Internet connection terminates.

Keep Alive: Redial Period. If you select this option, the Gateway will periodically check your Internet
connection. If you are disconnected, then the Gateway will automatically re-establish your connection. To
use this option, click the Keep Alive radio button. In the Redial Period field, specify how often you want
the Gateway to check the Internet connection. The default Redial Period is 20 seconds.

Bridged Mode Only

If you are using your Gateway as a bridge, which makes the Gateway act like a stand-alone modem, select
Bridged Mode Only. All NAT and routing settings are disabled in this mode.

Figure 5-9: Bridged Mode Only

Figure 5-8: RFC 2364 PPPoA

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