Draytek 5500 Series manual PPPoE

On the next page as shown below, please select the appropriate Internet access type according to the information from your ISP. For example, you should select PPPoE mode if the ISP provides you PPPoE interface. Then click Next for next step.

In the Quick Start Wizard, you can configure the router to access the Internet with different protocol/modes such as PPPoE, PPTP, Static IP or DHCP. The router supports the DSL WAN interface for Internet access.

2.2.1 PPPoE

PPPoE stands for Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet. It relies on two widely accepted standards: PPP and Ethernet. It connects users through an Ethernet to the Internet with a common broadband medium, such as a single DSL line, wireless device or cable modem. All the users over the Ethernet can share a common connection.

PPPoE is used for most of DSL modem users. All local users can share one PPPoE connection for accessing the Internet. Your service provider will provide you information about user name, password, and authentication mode.

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