Operation Manual

Internet Access Setup
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PPPoE Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point
Protocol over Ethernet) to let users establish Internet
access. All local users can share one PPPoE connection
to access the Internet.
Static IP It means a fixed or permanent IP address. Choose Static
IP if your ISP provides you with a permanent IP address.
Dynamic IP It means that “Obtain an IP automatically”. In most
circumstances, the cable modem which you are
connect
ing shall obtain a dynamic IP address from the ISP.
PPTP Some DSL-based ISPs use PPTP (Point-to-Point
Tunneling Protocol) to establish Internet connection for
users. The PPTP is available in Europe and Israel. As a
result, your DSL modem only supports the PPTP tunnel to
access the Internet. You shall create a PPTP tunnel that
carries a PPP session and terminates on the DSL modem.
Once the tunnel has been established, this kind of DSL
modem will forward the PPP session to the ISP. As long as
the PPP session is connected, all the local users will be
able to share this PPP session to access to the Internet.
For broadband access, you need to know what kind of Internet access is
provided by your ISP.
The following sections deal with four widely-used broadband access
services. They are PPPoE Client, PPTP Client, Static IP for DSL, and
Dynamic IP (DHCP Client) for Cable. In most cases, you will get a DSL
or Cable modem from the broadband access service provider.