Connection Type - D-Link DSL-520B User Manual

Section 9 - Advanced Setup
This screen shows the types of network protocols and encapsulation modes that can be configured.
Connection Type: Select the connection type that your ISP has instructed to use.
• PPP over ATM (PPPoA)
• PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)
• MAC Encapsulation Routing (MER)/DHCP
• IP over ATM (IPoA)
• Bridging
PPPoE, MER (also referred to as DHCP) and
Bridging are the most common connection types
in North America. To set up a PPPoE, MER or
Bridging connection, follow the instructions on
the following pages of this user manual. PPPoA
and IPoA are more widely utilized in other regions.
Setup for PPPoA and IPoA are similar to PPPoE and
MER, respectively.
Encapsulation Mode: Use the default setting
unless otherwise instructed by your ISP.
Note: These settings are ISP dependant. For
information regarding proper configuration, contact
your ISP.
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