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Configuring ppp interfaces 110 – SMC Networks ADSL Barricade SMC7204BRA User Manual

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Configuring PPP Interfaces

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In addition to the properties defined on page 107, the [PPP
Interface - Detail] page displays these fields:

Field

Description

Status:

Indicates whether the interface has been specified
in the system as:

[Enabled]

A connection will be established for

use when the device is turned on or

rebooted.

[Disabled]

The PPP interface cannot currently

be used.

[Start]

The PPP connection will be made

only when data is sent to the interface

(e.g., when a LAN user attempts to

use the Internet).

Service Name:

(This feature is available with PPPoE interfaces but
not with PPPoA interfaces.) The name of the ISP
service you are using with this PPP connection. ISPs
may offer different types of services (for example,
for online gaming or business communications),
each requiring a different login and other
connection properties.