User Manual

System Configuration
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PPPoE — Configures PPPoE.
• PPPoE MTU: Sets the maximum packet size that the WAN port may transmit. The
Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) is expressed in bytes. (Default:1492 bytes)
• PPPoE MRU: Sets the maximum packet size that the unit may receive from other
units on the network and sends a message to inform them of the set threshold.
Maximum Receive Unit (MRU) is expressed in bytes. (Default: 1492 bytes)
Note: Only change the default MTU and MRU values if specifically instructed by the
PPPoE service provider.
• PPPoE Network Mode: Sets the PPPoE network mode to Static IP or DHCP.
(Default: DHCP)
• IP Address: Sets the static IP address as given by the PPPoE service provider.
(Default: 0.0.0.0, available when PPPoE Network Mode is set to static IP.)
• PPPoE Service Name (Optional): The service name assigned for the PPPoE
connection. The service name is normally optional, but may be required by some
service providers. (Range: 1-32 alphanumeric characters)
• PPPoE User Name: Sets the PPPoE username for the WAN port.
(Default: PPPOE_USERNAME; Range: 1~32 characters)
• PPPoE Password: Sets a PPPoE password for the WAN port.
(Default: PPPOE_PASSWORD; Range: 1~32 characters)
• Connect Type: Selects the connection type as Keep Alive or Auto Connect.
(Default: Keep Alive)
• PPPoE Max Idle Time: The maximum length of inactive time the unit will stay
connected to the DSL service provider before disconnecting. This feature only
works when Connect Type is set to "Auto-Connect." (Default: 600 seconds)