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Actiontec electronic DSL GATEWAY GT704 User Manual

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Chapter 4 Using Advanced Setup

After selecting a connection type, click Next to continue configuring the connection.

Transparent Bridging

Select this option to use the Gateway as a transparent bridge. This option should
only be used if the Gateway is being used as a Modem to connect

ONE

computer

to the Internet via a

DSL

connection. When the Gateway is being used as a trans-

parent bridge, it does not provide any firewall security.

Obtain an IP Address through PPPoE or PPPoA

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

PPPoE

) or Point-to-Point over

ATM

(

PPPoA

) protocol.

“Broadband Connection via PPPoE” screen: