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Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual
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Chapter 6 Configuring Advanced Settings
PPPoA/PPPoE
Select one of these options to allow the Modem to use the Point-to-Point over
ATM (PPPoA) or Point-to-Point over Ethernet (PPPoE) protocol.
If a user name and password were entered during Basic Setup, they should be dis-
played in the “PPP User Name” and “PPP Password” text boxes, respectively. If not,
enter the information now. If the information is unavailable, contact the ISP.
PPP Auto Connect
If “PPP auto connect” is activated (by clicking in the appropriate check box), the
Modem will attempt to automatically redial the PPP connection if it is dropped or
disconnected during an online session. PPP Auto Connect is turned on by default.
Encapsulation (PPPoA only)
Select one of the encapsulation options, based on information received from the ISP.
RFC 1483 Transparent Bridging
Select this option to use the Modem as a transparent bridge. This option should
only be used if the Modem is being used solely as a modem to connect one com-
puter to the Internet via a DSL connection. When the Modem is being used as a
transparent bridge, it does not provide any firewall security.
RFC 1483 via DHCP
Select this option if the IP service is configured to use RFC 1483 Bridged or Routed
(used for configurations without a static IP address assigned by an ISP). In this mode,
the Modem will query the ISP to receive the IP address and routing information,
which will terminate at the Modem, as opposed to the IP address and routing infor-
mation being bridged to terminate at the computer. This allows the use of the router
capabilities for the local area network (LAN).
Some ISPs need to authenticate end users with a host and/or domain name. If this
is the case, check with the ISP for a host name and domain name and enter them
in the “Host Name” and “Domain Name” text boxes, respectively. If the ISP does
not require these settings, leave the text boxes blank.
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Note: Contact the ISP if unsure of the proper configuration.