User`s guide
What is a packet
service ?
Four packet services
Multiprotocol
Examples in this User's
Guide
Two access methods
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2.3.2 STHome Packet Services
Packet services are the core functions of the STHome . They provide
that frames or packets get forwarded from the LAN side towards
the DSL line and vice versa.
Transparent Bridging
Bridged PPPoE
PPPoAtoPPTP Relaying
ATM cell switching (*).
(*) Requires the optional ATMF25.6 port.
All examples in this User's Guide are based on the Internet
Protocol (IP) suite.
However, the STHome DSL modem is a true multiprotocol device:
it can easily handle most other popular protocol suites
This User's Guide presents typical configurations, but as an
experienced user you are free to experiment and to find an
optimal configuration.
Direct access
Once initial configuration is done, continuous and immediate
access is available via the DSL line.
For direct access use:
Transparent Bridging
Dialin access
In this mode access must be explicitly established, e.g. by
dialing" into a Remote Access Server (RAS).
For dialin access use either of:
Bridged PPPoE
PPPoAtoPPTP Relaying.