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Actiontec DSL Modem User Manual

Chapter 6 Advanced Setup

Encapsulation (PPPoA only)

Select one of the encapsulation options, based on information received from the ISP.

Obtain an IP Through DHCP

Select this option if the IP service is configured to use RFC 1483 Bridged or Routed

(used for configurations without a Static IP assigned by an ISP). In this mode, the

Modem will query the Internet Service Provider (ISP) to receive the IP address and

routing information, which will terminate at the Modem, as opposed to the IP

address and routing information being bridged to terminate at the computer. This

allows the use of the router capabilities for the Local Area Network (LAN).

Some ISPs need to authenticate their end users with a Host Name and/or Domain

Name. If this is the case, check with the ISP for a host name and domain name and

enter them in the “Broadband Connection via DHCP” screen. If the ISP does not

require these settings, leave the text boxes blank.

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Note: Contact the ISP if unsure of the proper configuration.