Configuration of PPPoE and PPTP Internet Connection on WRVS4400N Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router

Objective

The Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) is a data link protocol commonly used in establishing a direct connection between two networking nodes. PPPoE encapsulates PPP frames in the Ethernet frame. PPPoE allows Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to manage Internet access to accounts through the use of usernames and passwords and hence offers better security and control for the home user. The Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a method for implementing virtual private networks. With PPTP a user can establish a VPN connection to remotely access the desired services located at a different physical place. PPTP uses a control channel over TCP and a GRE tunnel operating to encapsulate PPP packets.

The objective of this document is to describe how to configure PPPoE and PPTP and use these network protocols to connect to the Internet on the WRVS4400N Wireless Router.

Applicable Device

• WRVS4400N Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router

Software Version

• v2.0.1.3

WAN Settings

PPPoE Configuration

Step 1. Log in to the web configuration utility and choose Setup > WAN. The WAN page opens:

Step 2. From the Internet Connection Type drop-down list, choose PPPoE. The PPPoE Settings area appears:

Step 3. In the Username field, enter the desired username. The username is the login ID provided by your ISP.

Step 4. In the Password field, enter the password that corresponds to the username. The password is provided by your ISP.

Step 5. Based on the requirement of the user, click the desired radio button. By default, it is set to Keep Alive.

• Connect On Demand: Max Idle Time — With this option the router is configured to disconnect from an 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 router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. If you would like to activate Connect on Demand, click the Connect on Demand radio button and enter the number of minutes of inactivity before the Internet connection terminates in the Max Idle Time field. This option is disabled by default.

• Keep Alive: Redial period — With this option the router will periodically check your Internet connection and if the user is disconnected, then the router will automatically re-establish the connection. This option will keep the user connected to the Internet continuously, regardless of if the connection lies idle. If the user wishes to use this option, click the Keep Alive radio button. In the Redial Period field, enter the time in seconds of how often the user wants the router to check the Internet connection. This option is enabled by default and the default Redial Period is 30 seconds. This option minimizes your Internet connection response time since it will always be connected. 

Note: Steps 6-9 are optional and are needed only if the ISP requires them.

Step 6. Enter the desired host name in the Host Name field. This is provided by the ISP. The Host Name is used for identification by Internet Service Providers (ISPs). 

Step 7. Enter the desired domain name in the Domain Name field. This is provided by the ISP. The Domain Name is used for identification by Internet Service Providers (ISPs). 

Step 8. From the MTU drop-down list, choose a method to define the size of a Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU). A Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) is the size, in bytes, of the largest packet that can be sent through the network. This value is typically 1500 bytes but might need to be lower for some broadband services. Check with your service provider for specific requirements.

• Auto — The router automatically selects the MTU for the Internet connection. 

• Manual — The user has to manually enter the size for the MTU in the Size field. The range is 1200 to 1500 bytes. 

Step 9. If Manual was chosen from the MTU drop down list, enter the MTU size in the Size field.

Note: Refer to the article DDNS Service Settings Configuration on WRVS4400N Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router for more information on how to configure the DDNS Service settings.

Step 10. Click Save to save the changes.

PPTP Configuration

Step 1. Log in to the web configuration utility and choose Setup > WAN. The WAN page opens:

Step 2. From the Internet Connection Type drop-down list choose PPTP. The PPTP Settings area appears:

Step 3. In the IP Address field, enter the WAN IP address provided by the ISP. 

Step 4. In the Subnet Mask field enter the respective subnet mask. This is provided by the ISP. 

Step 5. In the Default Gateway field, enter the Default gateway of the WRVS4400N WAN connection. This is provided by your ISP. 

Step 6. In the PPTP Server field, enter the IP address of the PPTP server. This is provided by the ISP. 

Step 7. In the Username field, enter the username provided by the ISP. 

Step 8. In the Password field, enter the respective password. This is provided by the ISP. 

Step 9. Based on the requirement of the user, click the desired radio button. By default, it is set to Keep Alive.

• Connect On Demand: Max Idle Time — With this option the router is configured to disconnect 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 router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. If you would like to activate Connect on Demand, click the Connect on Demand radio button and enter the number of minutes of inactivity before the Internet connection terminates in the Max Idle Time field. This option is disabled by default.

• Keep Alive: Redial period — With this option the router will periodically check your Internet connection and if the user is disconnected, then the router will automatically re-establish the connection. This option will keep the user connected to the Internet continuously, regardless of if the connection lies idle. If the user wishes to use this option, click the Keep Alive radio button. In the Redial Period field, enter the time in seconds of how often the user wants the router to check the Internet connection. This option is enabled by default and the default Redial Period is 30 seconds. This option minimizes your Internet connection response time since it will always be connected.

Note: Steps 10-12 are optional and are needed only if the ISP requires them.

Step 10. In the Host Name field, enter the desired the Host Name.

Step 11. In the Domain Name field, enter the desired the Domain Name.

 Note: The Host Name and the Domain Name are used for identification by Internet Service Providers (ISPs). 

Step 12. From the MTU drop-down list, choose a method to define the size of a Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU). A Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) is the size, in bytes, of the largest packet that can be sent through the network. This value is typically 1500 bytes but might need to be lower for some broadband services. Check with your service provider for specific requirements.

• Auto — The router automatically selects the MTU for the Internet connection. 

• Manual — The user has to manually enter the size for the MTU in the Size field. The range is 1200 to 1500 bytes.

Note: Refer to the article DDNS Service Settings Configuration on WRVS4400N Wireless-N Gigabit Security Router for more information on how to configure the DDNS Service settings.

Step 13. Click Save to save the changes.