Chapter 2 Connection Wizard
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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-419N (rather than individual
computers), the computers on the LAN do not need PPPoE software installed,
since the NBG-419N does that part of the task. Furthermore, with NAT, all of the
LAN's computers will have Internet access.
Figure 8 Internet Connection Type: PPPoE The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 4 Internet Connection Type: PPPoE
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Internet
Connection
Type
Select the PPPoE option for a dial-up connection.
Dynamic IP Select this radio button if your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address.
Static IP Select this radio button, provided by your ISP to give the NBG-419N a
fixed, unique IP address.
IP Address 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.
Exit Click this to close the wizard screen without saving.