ZyXEL Communications 320W manual How do I know I am using PPPoE?, Why does my provider use PPPoE?

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P320W Support Notes

How do I know I am using PPPoE?

PPPoE requires a user account to login to the provider's server. If you need to configure a user name and password on your computer to connect to the ISP you are probably using PPPoE. If you are simply connected to the Internet when you turn on your computer, you probably are not. You can also check your ISP or the information sheet given by the ISP. Please choose PPPoE as the encapsulation type in the Prestige if the ISP uses PPPoE.

Why does my provider use PPPoE?

PPPoE emulates a familiar Dial-Up connection. It allows your ISP to provide services using their existing network configuration over the broadband connections. Besides, PPPoE supports a broad range of existing applications and service including authentication, accounting, secure access and configuration management.

Which Internet Applications can I use with the Prestige?

Most common applications include MIRC, PPTP, ICQ, Cu- SeeMe, NetMeeting, IP/TV, RealPlayer, VDOLive, Quake, Quake11, Quake111, StarCraft, & Quick Time.

How can I configure the Prestige?

Web browser- web server embedded for easy configurations

What network interface does the Prestige support?

The Prestige supports 4*10/100M Ethernet to connect to the computer and 10M Ethernet to connect to the external cable or ADSL modem..

What can we do with Prestige?

Browse the World Wide Web (WWW), send and receive individual e-mail, and download software. These are just a few of many benefits you can enjoy when you put the whole office on-line with the Prestige Internet Security Gateway.

Does Prestige support dynamic IP addressing?

The Prestige supports either a static or dynamic IP address from ISP.

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