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Configuring a PPPoE connection
If your ISP has allocated you a dynamic address using PPPoE you
will have selected PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) as your IP Allocation
Mode.
Figure 36 PPPoE Setup Screen
Your ISP may need you to enter host name or PPPoE settings. To
setup the Gateway for use with a PPPoE connection the
following fields will need to be completed:
■IP Address — The internet address allocated by your ISP for
this connection is automatically configured and is not
editable.
■PPPoE User Name — The user name you use to access your
ISP.
■PPPoE Password — The password you use to access your ISP.
■PPPoE Service Name — Your ISP may require you to specify a
service name for your connection.
■Primary DNS Address — The address of your ISP’s Domain
Name Service server is automatically configured and is not
editable.
■Secondary DNS Address — The address of your ISP’s
secondary Domain Name Service server. The second server is
optionally provided by an ISP in case of failure of the primary
server.
■Host Name — The Host Name of your computer may be
required by your ISP.
■Maximum Idle Time — The amount of time without activity
before the Gateway terminates the Internet connection.
Since the Gateway firmware contains its own PPPoE client, you
no longer need to run PPPoE client software on your computer
to access the Internet. You can simply start your browser and
connect to the Internet immediately after setting up your cable
or DSL modem.
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