VPI is a virtual path that determines the way an ATM cell
should be routed. The VPI is an 8-bit (in UNI) or 12-bit (in
NNI) number that is included in the header of an ATM
cell. The valid range for the VPI is 0 to 255. Enter the VPI
assigned by the ISP.
VCI is the label given to an ATM VC to identify it and
determine its destination. The VCI is a 16-bit number that
is included in the header of an ATM cell. The valid VCI
range is 32 to 65535. Enter the VCI assigned by the ISP.
Check with your ISP for the method of multiplexing.
There are five kinds of channel modes you can select for
an ADSL connection. Check with your ISP for the method
of the ADSL connection.
Enable or disable NAPT, an Internet standard that
enables a local-area network (LAN) to use one set of IP
addresses for internal traffic and a second set of
addresses for external traffic. When NAPT is enabled,
the router will help to make all necessary IP address
translations for the PC connected to the router to access
the Internet.
Enable or disable the PVC channel setting.
Enter the username exactly as your ISP assigned it.
Enter the password that your ISP has assigned to you.
Continuous – The connection will be kept always on. If
the connection is interrupted, the router will re-connect
automatically.
Connect on Demand – Only connects when you want to
surf the Internet. “Idle Time” is set to stop the connection
when the network traffic is not sending or receiving after
an idle time.
Manual – After you have selected this option, go to the
Status screen and click “Connect.” The router will
connect to the ISP. If you want to stop the connection,
click “Disconnect.”
