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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 xDSL, cable, wireless, etc.) to achieve access
to high-speed data networks.
Figure 16 ISP Parameters : PPPoE Encapsulation
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 12 ISP Parameters: PPPoE Encapsulation
LABEL
ISP Parameter for
Internet Access
Encapsulation
Service Name
User Name
Password
Retype to Confirm Type your password again for confirmation.
Nailed-Up
Idle Timeout
WAN IP Address
Assignment
Chapter 3 Wizard Setup
DESCRIPTION
Choose an encapsulation method from the pull-down list box. PPP over Ethernet
forms a dial-up connection.
Type the name of your service provider.
Type the user name given to you by your ISP.
Type the password associated with the user name above.
Select Nailed-Up if you do not want the connection to time out.
Type the time in seconds that elapses before the router automatically disconnects
from the PPPoE server. The default time is 100 seconds.
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