ZyXEL Communications NBG-417N manual Wizard PPPoE Connection

Chapter 4 Connection Wizard

personal computer interacts with a broadband modem (for example DSL, cable, wireless, etc.) to achieve access to high-speed data networks.

For the service provider, PPPoE offers an access and authentication method that works with existing access control systems (for instance, RADIUS).

One of the benefits of PPPoE is the ability to let end users 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 specific users.

Operationally, PPPoE saves significant effort for both the subscriber and the ISP/ carrier, as it requires no specific configuration of the broadband modem at the subscriber’s 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 LAN's computers will have Internet access.

Refer to the appendix for more information on PPPoE.

Figure 17 Wizard Step 3: PPPoE Connection

The following table describes the labels in this screen.

Table 12 Wizard Step 3: PPPoE Connection

LABEL	DESCRIPTION
ISP Parameter for Internet Access
Connection	Select the PPP over Ethernet option for a dial-up connection.
Type
Service Name	Type the name of your service provider.
User Name	Type the user name given to you by your ISP.
Password	Type the password associated with the user name above.
Back	Click Back to return to the previous screen.
Next	Click Next to continue.
Exit	Click Exit to close the wizard screen without saving.

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