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7.6. L2TP
To set up an L2TP connection, enter the type of WAN connection (Static IP
or DHCP). After, depending on the type of WAN, follow the instructions of
DHCP or Static IP to fill out the corresponding information. Then, proceed
to enter the Username, Password, and Service IP Address provided by
your ISP.
Clone MAC: Some ISPs require you to register the MAC address of your
network interface card (NIC) connected directly to your cable or DSL
modem during installation. Clone MAC will mask the router's MAC
address with the MAC address of your NIC. Enter the MAC address of the
NIC in the MAC address field and click the Clone MAC button. Now, the
correct MAC address is used for communication to the ISP.
Connection ID: you can leave it blank
MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit. It specifies the largest packet size permitted for Internet transmission. The factory default MTU size of L2TP is
1460. If you wish to manually change the MTU size, set it between 1200 and 1492.
Type: Connection type, you can select Keep Connection, Automatic Connection, or Manual Connection.
Idle Timeout: maximum amount of time for inactive Internet connection. The Internet connection will be dropped when the maximum idle time is
reached.
Click Apply to enable your settings.
