Network Setup - Cisco T-Mobile HIPORT+ User Manual

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Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time
the HiPort+ 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 enables the HiPort+ to
automatically re-establish your 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 have elapsed
before your Internet connection terminates . The default
Max Idle Time is 5 minutes .
Keep Alive: Redial Period
HiPort+ will periodically check your Internet connection . If
you are disconnected, then the HiPort+ will automatically
re-establish your connection . To use this option, select Keep
Alive . In the Redial Period field, specify how often you want
the Router to check the Internet connection . The default
value is 30 seconds .
L2TP
L2TP is a service that applies to connections in Israel only .
Internet Connection Type > L2TP
Server IP Address
This is the IP address of the L2TP
Server . Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you
need to specify here .
User Name and Password
Password provided by your ISP .
Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time
the HiPort+ 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 enables the HiPort+ to
automatically re-establish your 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 have elapsed
before your Internet connection terminates . The default
Max Idle Time is 5 minutes
HiPort+ User Guide
You can configure
If you select this option, the
Enter the User Name and
You can configure
Optional Settings
Some of these settings may be required by your ISP . Verify
with your ISP before making any changes .
Optional Settings
Router Name Some ISPs require these names as
identification . You may have to check with your ISP to see if
your Internet service has been configured with a host and
domain name . In most cases, leaving these fields blank will
work .
Host Name and Domain Name
names as identification . You may have to check with your
ISP to see if your Internet service has been configured with
a host and domain name . In most cases, leaving these
fields blank will work .
MTU
The MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) setting
specifies the largest packet size permitted for network
transmission . To manually set a value, select Manual and
enter the value desired in the Size field . You should leave
this value in the 1200 to 1500 range . The default is Auto,
which allows the HiPort+ to select the best MTU for your
Internet connection .

Network Setup

The Network Setup section allows you to change the
settings on the network connected to the HiPort+'s
Ethernet ports . Wireless Setup is performed through the
Wireless tab .
Router IP
The HiPort+'s Local IP Address and Subnet Mask are shown
here . In most cases, you should keep the defaults .
Local IP Address
Local IP Address The default value is 192.168.29.1 .
Subnet Mask The default value is 255.255.255.0 .
DHCP Server Setting
The HiPort+ can be used as a Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol (DHCP) server for your network . A DHCP server
automatically assigns an IP address to each computer on
your network . Unless you already have one, it is highly
recommended that you leave the HiPort+ enabled as a
DHCP server .
Configuration
Some ISPs require these
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