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a. The serial port that is connected to your modem. The SnapGearSOHO+ and
b. The name of your ISP.
c. The phone number used to dial your ISP.
d. The username and password for your ISP account.
4. If you connect to your ISP with ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) the next step
is to specify your ADSL connection type, either:
a. Allow your SnapGear VPN Router to automatically detect your ADSL connection
b. Use PPPoE to connect. Choose this option if your ADSL modem communicates
c. Use DHCP to connect. DHCP is used if your ISP did not provide you with a public
d. Manually assign settings. Choose this option if your ISP has provided a fixed IP
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SnapGearPRO have two serial ports whereas the SnapGearLITE and
SnapGearLITE+ have only one.
type. This is the best choice in most cases.
via PPPoE. PPPoE is the option to select if your ISP requires username and
password authentication to access the Internet. You will also be asked to specify:
i. The username and password for your ADSL connection.
ii. If you want to connect on demand or stay connected continuously.
iii. For connect on demand connections, the idle disconnect time (in
minutes) is required.
IP address and/or instructed you to obtain an IP address automatically from a
DHCP Server over the Internet.
address and a subnet mask and, optionally, a gateway address and a DNS address to
be configured into the computer that connects to the ADSL modem.
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