Product Faq - ZyXEL Communications P-873HNUP-51B Support Notes

P-873HNUP-51B Support Notes

Product FAQ

Will the device work with my Internet connection?
P-873HNUP-51B is designed to be compatible with major ISPs utilize VDSL as a
broadband service. P-873HNUP-51B offers Ethernet ports to connect to your
computer so the device is placed in the line between the computer and your ISP. If
your ISP supports PPPoE you can also use the device, because PPPoE is supported in
the device.
Why do I need to use P-873HNUP-51B?
You need a VDSL modem/router to use with VDSL line, P-873HNUP-51B is an ideal
device for such application. The device has 4 Ethernet ports (LAN ports) and one
VDSL WAN port. You should connect the computer to the LAN port and connect the
VDSL line to the WAN port. If the ISP uses PPPoE you need the user account to access
Internet.
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 device, please make sure your ISP supports
PPPoE.
Does the device support PPPoE?
Yes. The device supports PPPoE.
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