ZyXEL Communications Broadband Security Gateway P-312 - Manual (Page 57)

P312 Broadband Security Gateway
Internet Access 3-11
For the service provider, PPPoE offers an access and authentication method that works with existing access
control systems (e.g., Radius). For the user, PPPoE provides a login & authentication method that the
existing Microsoft Dial-Up Networking software can activate, and therefore requires no new learning or
procedures for Windows users.
One of the benefits of PPPoE is the ability to let end users access one of multiple network services, a function
known as dynamic service selection. This enables the service provider to easily create and offer new IP
services for specific users.
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 Prestige rather than individual PC’s, the machines on the LAN do
not need PPPoE software installed, since the Prestige does that part of the task. Further, with NAT, all of the
LAN’s machines will have access.
If you enable PPPoE in Menu 4, you will see the next screen. For more information on PPPoE, please see the
Appendices.
Figure 3-8 Internet Access Setup (PPPoE)
Menu 4 - Internet Access Setup
ISP's Name= ChangeMe
Encapsulation= PPPoE
Service Name=
My Login=
My Password= ********
Idle Timeout= 100
IP Address Assignment= Dynamic
IP Address= N/A
IP Subnet Mask= N/A
Gateway IP Address= N/A
Network Address Translation= Full Feature
Press ENTER to Confirm or ESC to Cancel: