Ethernet Connection; Pppoe Connection - ZyXEL Communications NBG-4600N User Manual

Chapter 4 Connection Wizard
The following table describes the labels in this screen,
Table 14 Wizard Step 3: ISP Parameters
CONNECTION
TYPE
Ethernet
PPPoE
PPTP

4.4.1 Ethernet Connection

Choose Ethernet when the WAN port is used as a regular Ethernet. Continue to
Section 4.4.4 on page
Figure 27 Wizard Step 3: Ethernet Connection

4.4.2 PPPoE Connection

Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) functions as a dial-up connection.
PPPoE is an IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force) standard specifying how a host
personal computer interacts with a broadband modem (for example DSL, cable,
wireless, etc.) to achieve access to high-speed data networks.
For the service provider, PPPoE offers an access and authentication method that
works with existing access control systems (for instance, RADIUS).
One of the benefits of PPPoE is the ability to let end users access one of multiple
network services, a function known as dynamic service selection. This enables the
service provider to easily create and offer new IP services for specific users.
Operationally, PPPoE saves significant effort for both the subscriber and the ISP/
carrier, as it requires no specific configuration of the broadband modem at the
subscriber's site.
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DESCRIPTION
Select the Ethernet option when the WAN port is used as a regular
Ethernet.
Select the PPP over Ethernet option for a dial-up connection. If
your ISP gave you an IP address and/or subnet mask, then select
PPTP.
Select the PPTP option for a dial-up connection.
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