User's Manual

Port Management
Configuring WAN Connections
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The following table provides the configuration instruction for each Internet
connection type. Confirm that you have proper network information from your ISP
or a peer router to configure the RV315W to access the Internet.
Internet
Connection
Type
Configuration
DHCP Connection type often used with cable modems. Choose this
option if your ISP dynamically assigns an IP address on
connection.
PPPoE PPPoE uses Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) to
connect to the Internet. Choose this option if your ISP
provides you with client software, username, and password.
Use the necessary PPPoE information from your ISP to
complete the PPPoE configuration.
• User Name: Enter the username that is required to log
into the ISP.
• Password: Enter the password that is required to log
into the ISP.
• Service Name: Enter the name for the PPPoE service.
• Keep Alive: Choose one of the following options:
- Connect Idle Time: Choose this option to let the
RV315W disconnect from the Internet after a
specified period of inactivity (Idle Time). This option
is recommended if your ISP fees are based on the
time that you spend online. Enter the idle time in the
Maximum Idle Time field. The default value is 300
seconds.
- Keep Alive: Choose this option to keep the
connection always on, regardless of the level of
activity. This option is recommended if you pay a flat
fee for your Internet service. You can specify the
interval to automatically reestablish the WAN
connection after the connection is down. The
default value is 30 seconds.