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Connection – entering access data for the Internet connection
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Dynamic IP Address
The router is assigned an Internet address dynamically. This IP address is only temporarily
assigned to the router. It can change. No more data must be entered for this connection
type.
This connection type is frequently used for Internet connection via another LAN.
The following data is displayed on the Web page:
IP Address, Subnet Mask
The IP address that is currently assigned to the router, and the corresponding
subnet mask.
Gateway
The IP address for the router or gateway computer that connects the router to
the Internet.
DHCP Server
The IP address server that assigns the IP address to the router.
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PPTP
The PPTP protocol (Point-to-Point Tunnelling Protocol) allows a secure connection to a
remote private network (e.g. from home to your company network) via the Internet. Your
router is part of a Virtual Private Network (VPN). The data is sent via the Internet in a secure
and encrypted connection (tunnel).
The following data is required for access to the remote network:
IP Address
,
Subnet Mask
Enter the IP address and subnet mask given to the router by your Internet pro-
vider.
Gateway
Enter the IP address of the gateway that connects your router with the Internet.
VPN Server
Enter the IP address of the VPN server (Virtual Private Network). The VPN server
is the gateway to the remote network. Your Internet provider will supply you
with the IP address.
User Name
Enter the user identification that your router must enter when logging on to
the remote network.
Password, Confirm new password
In the
Password
field, enter your registration password and repeat it in the
Confirm new password
field.
MTU
The MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) defines the maximum length of a data
packet that can be carried over the Internet at one time. The standard value is
1492 bytes. Depending on the provider, there may be restrictions for the packet
size. You should then modify the value accordingly.