Pppoe Encapsulation - ZyXEL Communications NBG-418N v2 User Manual

Table 31 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: Ethernet Encapsulation (continued)
L ABEL
First DNS Server
Second DNS Server
WAN MAC Address
The MAC address section allows users to configure the WAN port's MAC address by either using the NBG-418N v2's
MAC address, copying the MAC address from a computer on your LAN or manually entering a MAC address.
Factory default
Clone the
computer's MAC
address - MAC
Address
Set WAN MAC
Address
ISP Parameters for Internet Access (Ethernet DHCP)
Connection Type
Host Name
MTU Size
DNS Services
Attain DNS
Automatically
Set DNS Manually
First DNS Server
Second DNS Server
WAN MAC Address
The MAC address section allows users to configure the WAN port's MAC address by either using the NBG-418N v2's
MAC address, copying the MAC address from a computer on your LAN or manually entering a MAC address.
Factory default
Clone the
computer's MAC
address - MAC
Address
Set WAN MAC
Address
Apply
Reset
7.3.2 PPPo E Enc a psula tio n
The NBG-418N v2 supports PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet). PPPoE is an IETF standard (RFC
2516) specifying how a personal computer (PC) interacts with a broadband modem (DSL, cable,
wireless, etc.) connection. The
For the service provider, PPPoE offers an access and authentication method that works with existing
access control systems (for example Radius).
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Enter the first and second DNS server's IP address in the fields.
Select this option to use the factory assigned default MAC Address.
Select this option to clone the MAC address of the computer (displaying in the screen) from
which you are configuring the NBG-418N v2. Once it is successfully configured, the address
will be copied to the rom file. It will not change unless you change the setting or upload a
different ROM file.
Select this option and enter the MAC address you want to use.
Ethe rne t (DHC P)
Choose the
Type the domain name that is associated with this Ethernet connection.
Type the MT U or maximum size of each data packet, in bytes, that can move through this
interface. If a larger packet arrives, the NBG-418N v2 divides it into smaller fragments. Allowed
values are 576 to 1500. By default this value is 1500.
Atta in DNS Auto m a tic a lly
Click the
information (and the NBG-418N v2's WAN IP address). The field to the right displays the (read-
only) DNS server IP address that the ISP assigns.
Se t DNS Ma nua lly
Select if you have the IP address of a DNS server. You will need to enter the
first and secondary DNS server's IP address in the fields to the bottom.
Enter the first and second DNS server's IP address in the box fields.
Select this option to use the factory assigned default MAC Address.
Select this option to clone the MAC address of the computer (displaying in the screen) from
which you are configuring the NBG-418N v2. Once it is successfully configured, the address
will be copied to the rom file. It will not change unless you change the setting or upload a
different ROM file.
Select this option and enter the MAC address you want to use.
Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG-418N v2.
Re se t
Click to begin configuring this screen afresh.
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option when the WAN port is used as a regular Ethernet.
button if your ISP dynamically assigns DNS server
option is for a dial-up connection using PPPoE.