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Question posted by angela65900 on March 14th, 2012

Pppoe Connection Dropping

the linksys keeps dropping our pppoe connection. would like advice. It is not my isp, i ended up doing a direct connection to the modem and i didn't get a drop so it was determined it is the router. Wireless/Cable is dropping.

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User Guide - Page 2

... Resource Website Linksys www.linksys.com Linksys International www.linksys.com/international Glossary www.linksys.com/glossary Network Security www.linksys.com/security Copyright and Trademarks Linksys, Cisco and the Cisco Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of interest and is a caution or warning and it . All rights reserved. Wireless-N Broadband Router About This Guide...

User Guide - Page 3

... 26 Administration > Factory Defaults 26 Administration > Firmware Upgrade 27 Status > Router 27 Status > Local Network 27 Status > Wireless Network 28 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 29 Appendix B: Specifications 30 Appendix C: Warranty Information 31 Limited Warranty 31 Exclusions and Limitations 31 Obtaining Warranty Service 31 Technical Support 32 Wireless-N Broadband Router ii

User Guide - Page 5

... lets you access the Internet via a wireless connection or through that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can also use the Router to share resources, such as wireless adapters, that port. The LED flashes blue for choosing the Linksys Wireless-N Broadband Router. Wireless-N Broadband Router Internet This port is where you have client devices, such as computers. The...

User Guide - Page 7

... (peer-to-peer). Additional Security Tips •• Keep wireless routers, access points, or gateways away from other wireless networks that only those computers can be available for anyone to see when browsing for wireless communication. Wireless-N Broadband Router Wireless Security Checklist 4. Change the default password For wireless products such as it can access your...

User Guide - Page 8

... appears is set a new password from the drop-down menu. However, if you to cable connections.) Internet Connection Type > Automatic Configuration - This allows you 'd like to configure advanced settings, use this information can be available after you open the Web-based utility, use . DHCP Wireless-N Broadband Router 7 Additional tabs will see a similar screen.) Leave...

User Guide - Page 9

... with the IP address of the ISP server. •• DNS 1-3 Your ISP will have elapsed Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration before your Internet connection terminates. Internet Connection Type > PPPoE Username and Password Enter the Username and Password provided by your ISP. PPTP Point-to 8 PPPoE Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE. Service Name If provided by...

User Guide - Page 10

... Redial Period field, you specify how often you want the Router to check the Internet connection. To use this option, select Connect on Demand. The default Max Idle Time is 15 minutes. If you are disconnected, then the Router will periodically check your Internet connection. Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Telstra Cable Telstra Cable is a service that applies...

User Guide - Page 11

... have a DHCP server on the network connected to the Router's Ethernet ports.Wireless setup is enabled. Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration DHCP Reservation You will see ...PPPoE: 1492 •• PPTP or L2TP: 1460 Network Setup The Network Setup section changes the settings on your Internet connection, keep the default setting, Auto. Router IP This presents both the Router...

User Guide - Page 12

..., keep the default setting, Disabled. Update To manually trigger an update, click this drop-down menu. Wireless-N Broadband Router 11 The default is provided by the DDNS service. The features available on which means one day. Backup MX This feature allows the mail exchange server to functioning DNS servers. To enable wildcards, select Enabled. Your ISP...

User Guide - Page 13

.... Enter the information described below to use . Internet IP Address The Router's Internet IP address is disabled, dynamic routing will require you are using. Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Clone My PC's MAC Click this button. Click Save Settings to apply your ISP here. Dynamic Routing automatically adjusts how packets travel to access the Internet...

User Guide - Page 14

...Router to automatically determine the proper channel width (20 MHz or 40 MHz) to broadcast the Router's SSID, then select Disabled. For best performance, Auto is on your network, keep the default setting, Enabled. SSID Broadcast When wireless..., then you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup, select Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup. There are displayed. ...

User Guide - Page 16

... option features WPA2 used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router.) Security Mode > WPA Enterprise RADIUS Server Enter the IP Address of the RADIUS server. Chapter 3 Key Renewal Enter a Key Renewal period, which instructs the Router how often it should change the encryption keys. Wireless-N Broadband Router Security Mode > RADIUS 15 The default Key Renewal...

User Guide - Page 18

... that it sends the next DTIM with older wireless technology, and All, when the Router can transmit. Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration With Shared Key authentication, the sender... each other . Wireless devices will negotiate the best possible connection speed between 1 and 65,535 milliseconds. If you want to cancel your Wireless-N networking. Frame ...

User Guide - Page 21

...the Internet, the Router will be in effect, or select Everyday. Then click Close. Enter its range in a separate URL field. 8. Change its protocol from the drop-down menu, and... address of PCs screen. 6. To enable a policy, select the policy number from the Protocol drop-down menu. 2. Repeat these requests. Click Save Settings to various services accessed over the Internet,...

User Guide - Page 25

...connection if you are giving wireless access to servers on the World Wide Web. Web Utility Access HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) is the communications protocol used to connect... or port name. Wireless-N Broadband Router Administration > Management Management Router Access To ensure the Router's security, you access the Router's web-based utility. Otherwise, keep the default, Disabled. ...

User Guide - Page 26

... want to be able to make manual changes to clear all Internet connections. To monitor traffic between the network and the Internet, keep the default setting, Disabled. UPnP If you want to view temporary logs. Wireless-N Broadband Router Advanced Configuration Administration > Log The Router can choose to use HTTP or HTTPS. If you want to update...

User Guide - Page 27

... Ping Test The Ping test checks the status of a connection. IP or URL Address Enter the address of the PC whose connection you wish to test. Start to Ping To run the... lost when the default settings are having difficulties with the Router and have saved will show if the test was successful. Wireless-N Broadband Router 26 Administration > Diagnostics Reboot Reboot Click Reboot to the ...

User Guide - Page 28

... > Local Network The Local Network screen displays information about the Router and its firmware, write down all of your ISP, this was entered on the Basic Setup screen. Wireless-N Broadband Router 27 Please select a file to use. Start to Upgrade After you to upgrade the Router's firmware. Host Name If required by your configuration settings. Click...

User Guide - Page 30

...manually. Appendix A Appendix A: Troubleshooting Your computer cannot connect to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com Wireless-N Broadband Router 29 You cannot use the Router. You still need to the Internet. Launch the web browser and perform the following order: 1. WEB: If your DSL modem in order to your Internet Service Provider (ISP), so you are similar for a username and...

User Guide - Page 34

...with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. Wireless-N Broadband Router 33 However, there is subject to the following measures: •• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna •• Increase the separation between the equipment or devices •• Connect the equipment to radio communications. FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This...

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