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Actiontec DSL Modem User Manual
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Chapter 6 Advanced Setup
Obtain an IP Address through PPPoE or PPPoA
Select one of these options to allow the Modem to use the Point-to-Point over
Ethernet (PPPoE) or Point-to-Point over ATM (PPPoA) protocol.
“Broadband Connection via PPPoE” screen:
“Broadband Connection via PPPoA” screen:
If a User Name and Password was entered in the Installation Buddy or during
Basic Setup, it should be displayed in the “Broadband Connection via PPPoE/
PPPoA” screen. If not, enter the information now. If the information is unavailable,
contact the ISP.
PPP Auto Connect
If PPP auto connect is activated (by clicking in the appropriate check box), the
Modem will attempt to automatically redial the PPP connection if it is dropped or
disconnected during an online session. PPP Auto Connect is turned ON by default.