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Backup DNS
DNS
IP Address
Enter the IP Address of the DNS (Domain Name Server) here. These DNS will be used only if the primary DNS is unavailable.

TFTP
Enable
  • If enabled, TFTP (Trivial FTP) can be used to upgrade the firmware in this device. This is normally not required; a Windows utility is available for this purpose.
  • You must obtain the firmware upgrade file first; instructions for using TFTP will be available with the upgrade.

UPnP
Enable UPnP
Services
  • UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic discovery and configuration of equipment attached to your LAN. UPnP is by supported Windows ME, XP, or later.
  • If Enabled, this device will be visible via UPnP.
  • If Disabled, this device will not be visible via UPnP.
Allow
configuration ...
  • If checked, then UPnP users can change the configuration.
  • If Disabled, UPnP users can only view the configuration.
Allow Internet access
to be disabled
  • If checked, then UPnP users can disable Internet access via this device.
  • If Disabled, UPnP users can NOT disable Internet access via this device.

MTU
MTU
  • MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value should only be changed if advised to do so by Technical Support.
  • Enter a value between 1 and 1500.
  • This device will still auto-negotiate with the remote server, to set the MTU size. The smaller of the 2 values (auto-negotiated, or entered here) will be used.
  • For direct connections (not PPPoE or PPTP), the MTU used is always 1500.