DIR-842V2  AC1200 Wi-Fi Gigabit Router 
User Manual 
Configuring via Web-based Interface 
 
 
 
Parameter  Description 
Encryption protocol 
Select a method of MPPE encryption. 
•  No encryption: MPPE encryption is not applied. 
•  MPPE 40 128 bit: MPPE encryption with a 40-bit or 128-bit
key is applied. 
•  MPPE 40 bit: MPPE encryption with a 40-bit key is applied. 
•  MPPE  128 bit: MPPE encryption with a 128-bit key is 
applied. 
MPPE  encryption  can  be  applied  only  if  the  MS-CHAP,  MS-
CHAPV2, or AUTO  value is selected from the Authentication
protocol drop-down list. 
Authentication 
protocol 
Select a required authentication method from the drop-down list or
leave the AUTO value. 
Keep Alive 
Move the switch to the right if you want the router to keep you
connected to your ISP even when the connection has been inactive
for a specified period of time. If the switch is moved to the right, the
LCP  interval  and  LCP  fails  fields  are  available.  Specify  the
required values. 
Static IP address 
Fill in the field if you want to use a static IP address to access the
Internet. 
PPP debug 
Move  the  switch  to  the  right  if  you  want  to  log  all  data  on  PPP
connection debugging.