Specifications

Conguring PPPoE

Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) is used mainly by

ISPs that provide DSL modems to connect to the Internet.

To view the PPPoE settings, click Internet, then click PPPoE.

Username

Enter the username assigned by an ISP.

Password

Enter the password assigned by an ISP.

Service Name

Enter the service name of an ISP (optional).

MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit)

Enter the (MTU). The MTU species the largest packet size

permitted for an internet transmission (PPPoE default: 1492).

The MTU size can be set between 512 and 1492.

Authentication Type

Select the type of authentication provided by the ISP: Auto, PAP,

or CHAP. If unsure of the best setting, select Auto or check with

your Internet Service Provider.

Type

Congure the connection type between the router and the

ISP. Select one of the following: Keep Connection, Automatic

Connection or Manual Connection.

Idle Timeout

Congure the maximum idle time (1 to 1,000 minutes) allowed

for an inactive connection.

Clone MAC

Enter the MAC address of the devices’ network interface

card (NIC) in the MAC address eld and click Clone MAC.

Note: Some ISP providers require registering the MAC address

of the network interface card (NIC) connected directly to

the cable or DSL modem. Clone MAC masks the router’s

MAC address with the MAC address of the computer’s NIC.

Click Apply to save the settings or Cancel to discard the

changes.