ZyXEL Communications P-334WT Support Notes page 9

two Ethernet ports: LAN port and WAN port. You should connect the computer to the LAN port and
connect the external modem to the WAN port. If the ISP uses PPPoE or RoadRunner Authentication you
need the user account to enter in the Prestige.
4. 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.
5. Does the Prestige support PPPoE?
Yes. The Prestige supports PPPoE.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Which Internet Applications can I use with the Prestige?
Most common applications includes MIRC, PPTP, ICQ, Cu- SeeMe, NetMeeting, IP/TV, RealPlayer,
VDOLive, Quake, Quake11, Quake111, StarCraft, & Quick Time.
9. How can I configure the Prestige?
Using Console connection-Menu driven user interface for easy local management
Telnet remote management- Menu driven user interface for easy remote management
Web broswer- web server embedded for easy configurations