DSL-504 ADSL Router User’s Guide
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The default connection profile used by the Router is labeled AU_PPPoE, VPI=8, VCI=35, Router with PPPoE.
If you are not instructed to change the connection profile, it is not necessary to change this setting. However, if
you are instructed to change it you will need to first change the connection profile and restart the Router before
the Router can be used to access the Internet. Follow the instructions below to change the connection profile
using one of the available connection profile options. To view the option available click the Co nnection Profile
drop-down menu. If the protocol and VCI/VPI combination needed for your account is not listed here, it will be
necessary to create a new connection profile option. If it is necessary to define a new connection profile option,
please read the section on Connection Profile Configuration in the next chapter.
Available Connection Profiles
To change the connection profile using the Bridge/Router Configuration menu, follow these steps:
1. In the Bridge/Router Configuration window, use the drop-down menu under Connect ion Profile to
select the alternative profile you have been instructed to use.
2. Click on the OK button on the bottom of the window. A new message prompt appears asking if you
want to restart the Router.
3. Click OK to save a restart.
4. Upon restarting the Router it will be necessary to make further configuration changes. The settings you
are required to configure depends on the type of connection you are using. Follow the guidelines below
for the type of connection used for your connection profile.
Router with PPPoA Connections
If your connection pr ofile is a Rou ter with PPPoA (AU_PPPoA , NZ_PPPoA) type pr ofile, you will go through
the same pro cedure listed in the previo us section. Fro m the u sers viewpoint, there is no difference between a
PPPoA connection and a PPPoE connection. Follow these steps to complete the WAN configuration:
1 The default Encapsulation Method used for sending data packets, labeled LLC should already be selected.
If you are not instructed to change this continue to the next step. If you are instructed to change this, select
the remaining alterative option labeled VC mux by clicking the empty optio n circle. A black dot appears in
the option circle of the selected option.
2 Under PPPoE Login enter the Login User Name used for your network account. The user name and login
password, are used to authenticate the identity of the ADSL c lient and provide access to the service
provider’s network. This user name may also be a number assigned to your account. Often the user name
take’s a form similar to an email address, something like: 12345678@ISPnetwork.com.au The user name
and login password can be any combination of up to 64 characters.
3 Enter the Login Password.
4 Enter the Login Password again in the Confirm Password field.