SV-Setup-Internet

WAN (Internet) Supported Connections

Most users purchase the WRT54G to connect a network to the Internet, regardless of whether they operate small (1 AP) or large (2+ AP) networks. This section discusses the steps necessary to connect a single WRT54G to the Internet using the WAN port. ADD NOTE ABOUT LINKS TO SETTING UP WDS OR CLIENT MODE HERE.

The Sveasoft firmware can utilize the following configurations on the WAN port (labeled "Internet"):

• Automatic Configuration DHCP: this is the setting utilized by most broadband providers. If DHCP is selected, the WRT54G requests its configuration information from your Internet provider. Typically, when using DHCP, your IP address will change periodically. Consider using a Dynamic DNS service if you wish to be able to access your network using the same name, regardless of what your actual IP is.
• Static IP: Users who have been assigned IP addresses by their provider can enter that information manually by selecting this option. Users who are unsure should default to DHCP (which is the default factory setting), as static IP settings may cause problems with your connection.
• PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet)__¹: Some providers (usually DSL providers) require users to connect using PPP on top of their Ethernet connection. If your provider requires this combination, you must select this option.
• PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol)__²: PPTP allows users to tunnel their information securely to a remote destination. This configuration is not typically required by an Internet provider, although some providers utilize PPTP connections to provide power users with "public IP" addresses. Unless your provider has specifically mentioned this service or you are a power user (who isn't likely to read this document), it is safe to ignore this option.
• Heart Beat Signal (Australian ISP, Telstra Bigpond's Login tool)__³

These types can be selected from the drop-down menu next to Internet Connection. The information required and available features will differ depending on what kind of connection type you select. Some descriptions of this information are included here:

Internet IP Address and Subnet Mask - This is the Router's IP Address and Subnet Mask as seen by external users on the Internet (including your ISP). If your Internet connection requires a static IP address, then your ISP will provide you with a Static IP Address and Subnet Mask.

Default Gateway - Your ISP will provide you with the Gateway IP Address.

User Name and Password - Enter the User Name and Password you use when logging onto your ISP through a PPPoE, PPTP or Heartbeat Signal connection.

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 as you attempt to access the Internet again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand, click the radio button. If you want your Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter 0 in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates.

MTU - MTU specifies the largest packet size permitted for Internet transmission. Keep the default setting, Auto, to have the Router select the best MTU for your Internet connection. To specify a MTU size, select Manual, and enter the value desired (default is 1400). You should leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range. (Typical MTU Settings are ADSL = 1492, Ethernet = 1500)

Keep Alive Option - This option keeps you connected to the Internet indefinitely, even when your connection sits idle. To use this option, click the radio button next to Keep Alive. The default Redial Period is 30 seconds (in other words, the Router will check the Internet connection every 30 seconds).

Note ¹ For More Information regarding PPP can be found Here

Note ² For more information regarding PPTP Can be found Here

Note ³ Heart Beat Server: The Australian ISP, Bigpond requires a heartbeat packet to be accepted from an ISP owned server to maintain the connection. The IP address of this server must be entered here. Please see the Bigpond Setup page to find out which IP address to use.

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