ZyXEL Communications 2304R-P1 - Manual (Page 80)

Prestige 2304 Support Notes
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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 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 Prestige, please make sure your ISP supports PPPoE.
Does the Prestige support PPPoE?
Yes. The Prestige 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 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 service including authentication, accounting, secure access and configuration management.
Which Internet Applications can I use with the Prestige?
Most common applications include MIRC, PPTP, ICQ, Cu-SeeMe, NetMeeting, IP/TV, RealPlayer, VDOLive,
Quake, QuakeII, QuakeIII, StarCraft, & Quick Time.
How can I configure the Prestige?
a. Telnet remote management- Menu driven user interface for easy remote management
b. Web browser- web server embedded for easy configurations