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Actiontec electronic GT701 User Manual

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Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual

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Chapter 4 Using Advanced Setup

Obtain an IP Address through PPPoE or PPPoA

Select one of these options to allow the Modem to use the Point-to-Point over
Ethernet (

PPPoE

) or Point-to-Point over

ATM

(

PPPoA

) protocol.

“Broadband Connection via PPPoE” screen:

“Broadband Connection via PPPoA” screen:

If a User Name, Password and/or Static

IP

was entered in the Installation Buddy,

it should be displayed in the “Broadband Connection via

PPPoE/PPPoA

” screen. If

not, enter the information now. If the information is unavailable, contact the

ISP

.

PPP Auto Connect
If

PPP

auto connect is activated (by clicking in the appropriate check box), the

Modem will attempt to automatically redial the

PPP

connection if it is dropped

or disconnected during an online session. Actiontec recommends activating

PPP

Auto Connect.