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The following statistics are reported for each interface:
Device: lists all interfaces, including both the physical interface as well as
logical connections that have been activated (such as connections to the
Internet or to remote offices).
Status: indicates the current state of the interface: For the LAN, Up means
that the interface is up and functioning, Down means that this interface is not
connected. For WAN or ISDN B channels, if the interface is active, the profile
name is displayed. NoCall means an ISDN B1 or B2 channel is idle.
Xmt Pkts: indicates the number of packets th at have been transmitted
through the interface.
Rcv Pkts: indicates the number of packets that the interface has received.
Err Pkts: indicates the number of error (bad) packets that have been
received.
Disconnect: if an interface has been selected (highlig hted), clicking this
button will cause the connection to be taken down. The LAN interface and the
ISDN physical line are not affected by this operation.
Clear: resets the selected statistic values to zero.
What is a Connection Profile?
To access the Internet via PPPoE, you need to apply for an account with
an ISP (Internet Service Provider), who will provide you a username and
password that the ISP will use for authentication purposes and will also
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