ZyXEL Communications P-2302HW manual What do I need to use the Prestige?, What is PPPoE?

Prestige 2302 Support Notes

What do I need to use the Prestige?

Ethernet ports for LAN and WAN connection. You should connect the computer to the LAN port and the external modem to the WAN port. If the ISP uses PPPoE or Roadrunner Authentication, you need the user account to enter in the Prestige.

What is PPPoE?

PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) is an IETF draft standard specifying how a computer interacts with a broadband modem (such as xDSL, cable, wireless, etc.) to access the high-speed data networks via a PPP dialer (such as Microsoft＇s Dial-Up Networking). PPPoE supports a broad range of applications and services including authentication, accounting, secure access and configuration management. Some ISPs still provides PPPoE connection type today. Before configuring PPPoE in the Prestige, make sure your ISP supports PPPoE.

Does the Prestige support PPPoE?

Yes. The Prestige has already supported PPPoE since ZyNOS 2.50.

How do I know I am using PPPoE?

PPPoE requires a user account to log into the service provider's server. If you need to configure a user name and password on your computer to connect to the ISP, you are probably using PPPoE. If you connect to the Internet when you turn on your computer, you probably are not using PPPoE. You can also check with your ISP or the information sheet given by the ISP. Choose PPPoE as the encapsulation type in the Prestige if the ISP uses PPPoE.

Why does my provider use PPPoE?

PPPoE emulates a familiar Dial-Up connection. It allows your ISP to provide services using their existing network configuration over the broadband connections. Besides, PPPoE supports a broad range of existing applications and services including authentication, accounting, secure access and configuration management.

Which Internet Applications can I use with the Prestige?

The Prestige supports most common applications including MIRC, PPTP, ICQ, Cu-SeeMe, NetMeeting, IP/TV, RealPlayer, VDOLive, Quake, QuakeII, QuakeIII, StarCraft, and Quick Time.

How can I configure the Prestige?

a. Telnet remote management- Menu driven user interface for easy remote management

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