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50D-Link DIR-879 User Manual
Section 4 - Conguration - Router Mode
PPTP
Choose PPTP (Point-to-Point-Tunneling Protocol ) if your Internet Service
Provider (ISP) uses a PPTP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a
username and password.
PPTP Server IP
Address:
Enter the PPTP server IP address provided by your ISP.
Username: Enter the username provided by your ISP.
Password: Enter the password provided by your ISP.
Reconnect Mode: Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual.
Maximum Idle
Time:
Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection
is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-
reconnect.
Advanced Settings
Address Mode: Select Static IP if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask,
gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic IP.
Dynamic IP
Primary DNS
Server:
Enter the primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.
Secondary DNS
Server:
Enter the secondary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP.
MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for
optimal performance with your ISP. The recommended setting is Auto.