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Configuring a PPPoE connection for an external device or 1-Meg
modem
The PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) option enables you to select from a variety of
Internet service providers (ISPs) in Ethernet-like environments, for example, a
router, cable modem, xDSL modem, or 1-Meg modem. The Instant Internet unit
implements this protocol internally and provides this capability for an entire
network without any need to reconfigure the individual workstations that it serves.
In this procedure, you configure the Instant Internet unit to use a WAN-side
PPPoE connection.
Before you begin this procedure, make sure that your external device or 1-Meg
modem is plugged in and has an active connection to your router. However, if you
cannot connect for any reason, you can still use this procedure to set up your
PPPoE connection.
When you configure the Instant Internet unit to use a PPPoE connection, certain
default settings are defined. You can change these default settings and configure
other PPPoE settings (dial-on-demand and inactivity timeout) when you finish the
installation. For details, refer to Using the BayStack Instant Internet Management
Software Version 7.11.
To configure a PPPoE connection for an external device or 1-Meg modem:
1
Do one of the following:
• If the Enter User ID and Password dialog box opens, skip to step 2.
• If the Enter IP Information for interface connected to PPPoE device
dialog box (Figure 15)
the connection is unavailable. Select the Obtain an IP address from ISP
(PPPoE) option. Proceed with step 2.
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opens, you are not connected to your device, or