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Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration
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Internet Connection Type
Select the type of Internet connection your ISP provides
from the drop-down menu. These are the available types:
• Automatic Configuration - DHCP
• Static IP
• PPPoE
• PPTP
• L2TP
• Telstra Cable
Automatic Configuration - DHCP
The default Internet Connection Type is Automatic
Configuration - DHCP. Keep the default only if your ISP
supports DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) or
if you connect using a dynamic IP address.
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 Valet’s IP address, when
seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the
IP address you need to specify here.
Subnet Mask This is the Valet’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 IP
address of the ISP server.
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 PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol
over Ethernet) 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 If provided by your ISP, enter the Service
Name.
Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure
the Valet 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 automatically
reestablishes the 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 Max Idle Time
is 5 minutes.
Keep Alive: Redial Period If you select this option, the
Valet will periodically check your Internet connection. If
you are disconnected, your connection will automatically
be reestablished. To use this option, select Keep Alive. In
the Redial Period field, you specify how often you want the
Internet connection checked on. The default Redial Period 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
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