Chapter 8 WAN

One of the benefits of PPPoE is the ability to let you access one of multiple network services, a function known as dynamic service selection. This enables the service provider to easily create and offer new IP services for individuals.

Operationally, PPPoE saves significant effort for both you and the ISP or carrier, as it requires no specific configuration of the broadband modem at the customer site.

By implementing PPPoE directly on the NBG-417N (rather than individual computers), the computers on the LAN do not need PPPoE software installed, since the NBG-417N does that part of the task. Furthermore, with NAT, all of the LANs’ computers will have access.

This screen displays when you select PPPoE encapsulation.

Figure 60 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: PPPoE Encapsulation

The following table describes the labels in this screen.

Table 39 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: PPPoE Encapsulation

LABEL

DESCRIPTION

ISP Parameters for Internet Access

Connection

Select PPP over Ethernet if you connect to your Internet via dial-up.

Type

 

 

 

Service Name

Type the PPPoE service name provided to you. PPPoE uses a service

 

name to identify and reach the PPPoE server.

 

 

User Name

Type the user name given to you by your ISP.

 

 

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