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enter the LAN IP addresses in the field, then the WAN port will  only transmit the traffic whose 
destination IP address are  contained in the field. 
¾  MTU Size  -  The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networks 
is 1500 Bytes. For some ISPs you need to reduce the MTU. But this is rarely required, and 
should not be done unless you are sure it  is necessary for your ISP connection. 
¾  Primary DNS & Secondary DNS  -  If your...

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Figure 4-5 
¾  IP Address  -  Enter the IP address in dotted-decim al notation provided by your ISP. 
¾  Subnet Mask  -  Enter the subnet Mask in dotted-decimal  notation provided by your ISP, 
usually is 255.255.255.0. 
¾  Default Gateway  -  Enter the gateway IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your 
ISP (Optional). 
¾  MTU Size -  The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet 
networks is 1500 Bytes. For some ISPs you...

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correct information. 
 
Figure 4-6 
¾  User Name/Password -  Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These 
fields are case-sensitive. 
¾  Connect on Demand -  You can configure the router to  disconnect your Internet connection 
after a specified period of inactivity ( 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...

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based on time. Enter the start time in HH:MM for connecting and end time in HH:MM for 
disconnecting in the Period of Time fields.   
) Note: 
Only you have set the system time on System Tools →Time  screen, will the  Time-based 
Connecting function take effect. 
¾  Connect Manually -  You can configure the  router to make it connect or disconnect manually. 
After a specified peri od of inactivity (Max Idle Time), the router will disconnect your Internet...

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Figure 4-7 
¾  MTU Size- The default MTU size is 1492 bytes, whic h is usually fine. For some ISPs, you 
need modify the MTU. This shoul d not be done unless you are sure it is necessary for your 
ISP. 
¾  Service Name/AC Name -  The service name and AC (Acc ess Concentrator) name should 
not be configured unless you are sure  it is necessary for your ISP. 
¾  ISP Specified IP Address -  If you know that your ISP does not  automatically transmit your IP...

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4. BigPondCable 
If your ISP provides BigPond Cable (or Heart Beat Signal) connection, please select  BigPond 
Cable  option. 
 
Figure 4-8 
¾  User Name/Password  - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These 
fields are case-sensitive.   
¾  Auth Server  - Enter the authenticating server  IP address or host name.   
¾  Auth Domain  - Type in the domain suffix server name based on your location. 
¾  MTU Size  - The normal MTU (Maximum...

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terminates. 
¾  Connect Automatically  - Connect automatically after the r outer is disconnected. To use this 
option, click the radio button. 
¾  Connect Manually  - You can configure the  router to make it connect or disconnect manually. 
After a specified peri od of inactivity (Max Idle Time), the router will disconnect your Internet 
connection, and not be able to re -establish your connection automatically as soon as you 
attempt to access the Internet...

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Figure 4-9 
¾  User Name/Password  - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These 
fields are case-sensitive.   
¾  Connect on Demand  - You can configure the router to  disconnect your Internet connection 
after a specified period of  the Internet connectivity (Max Idle Time ). If your Internet 
connection has been terminat ed due to inactivity, Connect on Demand  enables the router to 
automatically re-establish your  connection as soon...

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¾ Connect Automatically  - Connect automatically after the r outer is disconnected. To use this 
option, click the radio button. 
¾  Connect Manually  - You can configure the  router to make it connect or disconnect manually. 
After a specified peri od of inactivity (Max Idle Time), the router will disconnect your Internet 
connection, and not be able to re -establish your connection automatically as soon as you 
attempt to access the Internet again. To use...

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Figure 4-10 
¾  User Name/Password  - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These 
fields are case-sensitive.   
¾  Connect on Demand  - You can configure the router to  disconnect your Internet connection 
after a specified period of  the Internet connectivity (Max Idle Time ). If your Internet 
connection has been terminat ed due to inactivity, Connect on Demand  enables the router to 
automatically re-establish your  connection as soon...