Internet Connections Via Speedtouch™'S Embedded Ppp Dial-In Client - THOMSON SpeedTouch 516 Setup And User Manual

Chapter 2
SpeedTouch™ Internet Connectivity
Introduction
Using SpeedTouch™
embedded PPP dial-in
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2.1 Internet Connections via SpeedTouch™'s
Embedded PPP Dial-in Client
The SpeedTouch™ supports both most popular connection methods: PPP over ATM
(PPPoA) and PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE).
The connection method depends on the service profile you selected to configure
the SpeedTouch™ and should correspond with the service Provider's requirements.
the embedded Routed PPPoA dial-in client, the SpeedTouch™ needs to be
configured for the Routed PPPoA Service.
the embedded Routed PPPoE dial-in client, the SpeedTouch™ needs to be
configured for the Routed PPPoE Service.
Both Services are available via the SpeedTouch™ Setup Wizard or via the
embedded Easy Setup.
SpeedTouch™'s embedded PPP dial-in client allows you to establish an Internet
connection for all (or a selection of) computers residing on your local network,
client
using only one computer of the network to control the client.
If this computer runs:
MS Windows XP
you can use MS Windows XP's Internet Gateway Device Control Client.
See "2.1.1 Using the MS Windows XP Internet Gateway Device Control Agent"
on page 29
another Operating System
you can use the SpeedTouch™ web pages.
See "2.1.2 Using the SpeedTouch™ Web Pages" on page 31
to proceed.
to proceed.
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