ZyXEL Communications P-2302R-P1C manual What do I need to use the ZyXEL Device?, What is PPPoE?

P2302R-P1C Support Notes

What do I need to use the ZyXEL Device?

You need an ADSL modem or cable modem with an Ethernet port to use the ZyXEL Device. The ZyXEL Device has two Ethernet ports: LAN port and WAN port. You should connect the computer to the LAN port and connect the external modem to the WAN port. If the ISP uses PPPoE or Roadrunner Authentication you need the user account to enter in the ZyXEL Device.

What is PPPoE?

PPPoE stands for Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet that is an IETF draft standard specifying how a computer interacts with a broadband modem (i.e. xDSL, cable, wireless, etc.) to achieve access to the high-speed data networks via a familiar PPP dialer such as 'Dial-Up Networking' user interface. PPPoE supports a broad range of existing applications and service including authentication, accounting, secure access and configuration management. There are some service providers running of PPPoE today. Before configuring PPPoE in the ZyXEL Device, please make sure your ISP supports PPPoE.

Does the ZyXEL Device support PPPoE?

Yes. The ZyXEL Device supports PPPoE since ZyNOS 2.50.

How do I know I am using PPPoE?

PPPoE requires a user account to login to the 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 are simply connected to the Internet when you turn on your computer, you probably are not. You can also check your ISP or the information sheet given by the ISP. Please choose PPPoE as the encapsulation type in the ZyXEL Device 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 service including authentication, accounting, secure access and configuration management.

Which Internet Applications can I use with the ZyXEL Device?

Most common applications include MIRC, PPTP, ICQ, Cu-SeeMe, NetMeeting, IP/TV, RealPlayer, VDOLive,

Quake, QuakeII, QuakeIII, StarCraft, & Quick Time.

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