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Enter the PPPoE (Point-to-Point over Ethernet) parameters here.

Parameter Description
Enable/Disable Enables/disables the PPPoE function.
IP Address If your IP address is assigned by the ISP each time you
connect, leave this field all zeros. Otherwise, enter your ISP
supplied static IP address here.
Subnet Mask If your subnet mask is assigned by the ISP each time you
connect, leave this field all zeros. Otherwise, enter your
subnet mask here.
VPI/VCI Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier
(VCI).
Encapsulation Specifies how to handle multiple protocols at the ATM
transport layer.
• VC-MUX: Point-to-Point Protocol over ATM Virtual
Circuit Multiplexer (null encapsulation) allows only
one protocol running per virtual circuit with less
overhead.
• LLC: Point-to-Point Protocol over ATM Logical Link
Control (LLC) allows multiple protocols running over
one virtual circuit (using slightly more overhead).
Dial on demand Check this box to automatically connect to your ISP.