ZyXEL Communications Internet Security Gateway ZyWALL 2 Series - Manual (Page 90)

ZyWALL 2 Series User’s Guide
6-6 WAN Screens
Figure 6-3 PPPoE Encapsulation
The following table describes the fields in this screen.
Table 6-5 PPPoE Encapsulation
LABEL DESCRIPTION
ISP Parameters for Internet Access
Encapsulation The PPPoE choice is for a dial-up connection using PPPoE. The router supports
PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet). PPPoE is an IETF Draft standard (RFC
2516) specifying how a personal computer (PC) interacts with a broadband modem (i.e.
xDSL, cable, wireless, etc.) connection. Operationally, PPPoE saves significant effort
for both the end user and ISP/carrier, as it requires no specific configuration of the
broadband modem at the customer site. By implementing PPPoE directly on the router
rather than individual computers, the computers on the LAN do not need PPPoE
software installed, since the router does that part of the task. Further, with NAT, all of
the LAN's computers will have access.
Service Name Type the PPPoE service name provided to you. PPPoE uses a service name to identify
and reach the PPPoE server.
User Name Type the user name given to you by your ISP.