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Chapter 3 Wizard Setup

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3.2.1.2 PPPoE Encapsulation

Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) functions as a dial-up connection. PPPoE is an
IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force) standard specifying how a host personal computer
interacts with a broadband modem (for example DSL, cable, wireless, etc.) to achieve access
to high-speed data networks.

WAN IP Address

Assignment

IP Address

Assignment

Select Dynamic If your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address. This is the

default selection.
Select Static If the ISP assigned a fixed IP address.
The fields below are available only when you select Static.

My WAN IP

Address

Enter your WAN IP address in this field.

My WAN IP

Subnet Mask

Enter the IP subnet mask in this field.

Gateway IP

Address

Enter the gateway IP address in this field.

First DNS Server
Second DNS

Server

Enter the DNS server's IP address(es) in the field(s) to the right.
Leave the field as 0.0.0.0 if you do not want to configure DNS servers. If you do not

configure a DNS server, you must know the IP address of a machine in order to

access it.

Back

Click Back to return to the previous wizard screen.

Apply

Click Apply to save your changes and go to the next screen.

Table 11 ISP Parameters: Ethernet Encapsulation

LABEL

DESCRIPTION