CHAPTER 3 97• Idle timeout [s] - allows you to determine after which periodof inactivity the connection to your ISP or PPP server shall beterminated;• IP addr. local - allows you to enter a local IP address for yourPPP connection;• remote - allows you to enter a remote IP address for your PPPconnection;• Netmask - requires the masking of the IP address;Note: If your ISP or PPP server assigns dynamic IP addresses, youhave to enter “0.0.0.0” in the fields “IP addr. local”,“remote” and “Netmask”.• Set the default route on PPP connect - if the checkbox ismarked, the opposing communications device is used as arouter when the PPP connection is established.Secondary AccountFigure 89. PPP Configuration - Secondary AccountA secondary account is an alternative account for an internet orPPP server connection which will be used if no internet connectioncomes about through the primary account. The secondary accountcan be either an independent access to an ISP or only representanother dialup phone number for the ISP of the primary account.Note: A secondary account for an internet connection is a matterof redundancy and as such, not necessary on principle.
