5 Configuration and Use - Packet Services
5.1
Supported Packet Services
What is a packet
service ?
Seven packet services
Multiprotocol
Examples in this User's
Guide
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Packet services are the core functions of the AST570. They provide
that frames or packets get forwarded from the LAN side towards
the DSL line and vice versa.
Transparent Bridging
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Routed Ethernet
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Bridged PPPoE
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Routed PPPoE
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Relayed PPPoA
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Routed PPPoA
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Classical IP & IP Routing.
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All examples in this User's Guide are based on the Internet
Protocol (IP) suite.
However, the AST570 DSL router is a true multiprotocol device: it
can easily handle most other popular protocol suites
This User's Guide presents typical configurations but as an
experienced user you are free to experiment and find an optimal
configuration.
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