Reference Manual for the Model DM602 ADSL Modem
Basic Configuration of the Modem 4-3
Configuring the Modem in Router Device Mode for an ISP Account with PPPoE or PPPoA Login
If your Internet service account uses a login protocol such as PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) or PPP
over ATM (PPPoA), fill out the menu below.
Figure 4-3. Menu for PPP login accounts
1. Enter the PPPoE or PPPoA login user name and password provided by your ISP. These fields
are case sensitive. If you wish to change the login time-out, enter a new value in minutes.
You will no longer need to launch the ISP’ s login program on your computer in order to acce ss
the Internet. When you start an Internet applica tion, your modem will automatically log you
in.
2. Next, enter the Idle Time-out value in minutes.
Note: PPPoE and PPPoA will authenticate with the network when you have data to
transmit.The modem will stay connected until you stop transmitting and will then wait
for the login time-out to expire before disconnecting.
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