Actiontec DSL Modem User Manual

Obtain an IP Address through PPPoE or PPPoA

Select one of these options to allow the Modem to use the Point-to-Point over Ethernet (PPPoE) or Point-to-Point over ATM (PPPoA) protocol. “Broadband Connection via PPPoE” screen:

“Broadband Connection via PPPoA” screen:

If a User Name and Password was entered in the Installation Buddy or during Basic Setup, it should be displayed in the “Broadband Connection via PPPoE/ PPPoA” screen. If not, enter the information now. If the ISP does not require a username or password, click in the box next to “My ISP does not require a user- name and password.”

PPP Auto Connect

If PPP auto connect is activated (by clicking in the appropriate check box), the Modem will attempt to automatically reconnect the PPP connection if it is dropped or disconnected during an online session. PPP Auto Connect is turned on by default.

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