PPTP Help

Login

This is usually the name that you use in your e-mail address. For example, if your main mail account is JerAB@ISP.com, then put JerAB in this box.

Some ISPs (like Mindspring, Earthlink, and T-DSL) require that you use your full e-mail address when you log in. If your ISP requires your full e-mail address, then type it in the Login box.

Password

Type the password that you use to log in to your ISP.

Idle Timeout

An idle Internet connection will be terminated after this time period.

If this value is zero (0), then the connection will be "kept alive" by re-connecting immediately whenever the connection is lost.

My IP Address

If your ISP gave you a fixed IP address, such as 10.0.0.140, enter it here. Otherwise, leave this at 0.0.0.0 You will then be allocated an IP address automatically when you connect.

Server IP Address

If your ISP gave you the IP address of your ISP's server, such as 10.0.0.138, enter it here. Otherwise, leave this at 0.0.0.0 You will then be allocated an IP address automatically when you connect.

Connection ID/Name

Most of the time the ID/Name should be left blank. However, if your ISP provided you one, please enter the connection ID here.

Apply, Cancel and Test Buttons

Click Apply when you finish changing the settings.

Click Cancel to return to the original settings.

Click Test to connect to the NETGEAR Web site. If you connect successfully, your settings work and you may click Logout to exit these pages and... enjoy surfing the 'net!

If you don't connect successfully,