PPPoE
Please be sure to remove any Client Software program on your computer before you start your configuration of the
Choose PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) if your ISP uses PPPoE connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is
typically used for DSL1492 services. Select Dynamic
PPPoE to obtain an IP address automatically for your PPPoE connection.
Select Static PPPoE to use a static IP address for your PPPoE connection.
Dynamic PPPoE: PPPoE connection where you will receive an IP address automatically from your ISP
Static PPPoE: PPPoE connection where you have an assigned (static) IP address
User Name: Your PPPoE username provided by your ISP
Password: Your PPPoE password provided by your ISP
Retype Password:
Service Name: Enter the service name provided by your ISP. (optional)
IP Address: This option is only available for Static PPPoE. Enter in the static IP address for the PPPoE connection.
Primary DNS Address: Primary DNS IP provided by your ISP
Secondary DNS Address: optional
Maximum Idle time: The amount of time of inactivity before disconnecting your PPPoE session. Enter a Maximum Idle Time (in minutes) to define a maximum period of time for which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. If the connection is inactive for longer than the defined Maximum Idle Time, then the connection will be dropped. Either set this to zero or enable
MTU: MTU stands for Maximum Transmission Unit. For PPPoE connections, you may need to change the MTU settings in order to work correctly with
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