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Chapter 4 - ProxyServer Software
MTPSR2-201
Link Usage Control Group
Note: The Link Usage Control Group is not active for WAN 1 (DSU) and is not supported for MLPPP.
The Link Usage Control group allows you to control the conditions and parameters of the traffic on
WAN port 2 only. Using the Enable and Idle Time features, you can cause the ProxyServer to drop
the connection on WAN port 2 after a specified duration without activity (as defined in the Idle Time
field). The default setting is enabled (checked) with an idle time of 10 minutes. If you do not wish to
use this option, click to disable (uncheck) it.
The Bring up port if more than group allows you to configure WAN port 2 to become active based
on the level of traffic detected. You can configure the Proxy based on the number of active
connections or on the number of active IP host machines. This group does not apply to WAN 1
and is therefore inactive (grayed out) when the WAN 1 tab is selected.
The ProxyServer can be configured to limit certain workstations, based on IP addresses, to a
selected port using the Hosts restricted only to this port group. The first of the two fields in this
group defines the IP address of the workstation to be restricted. To add a new restriction, enter a
valid IP address of a workstation in this field and click Add. The new entry will appear in the list of
restrictions below. This group is not applicable to WAN 1 and is therefore inactive (grayed out) when
the WAN 1 tab is selected.
Beyond the actual WAN port controls, the ProxyServer includes features that enhance WAN
communications and maximize bandwidth and efficiency.