User`s manual

P-660R-F1 Support Notes
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a router. In this case, we use the router mode which works as a general Router
plus an ADSL Modem.
9. How do I know I am using PPPoE?
PPPoE requires a user account to login to the provider's server. If you need to
configure a user name and password on your computer to connect to the ISP you
are probably using PPPoE. If you are simply connected to the Internet when you
turn on your computer, you probably are not. You can also check your ISP or the
information sheet given by the ISP. Please choose PPPoE as the encapsulation
type in the P-660R-F1 if the ISP uses PPPoE.
10. Why does my provider use PPPoE?
PPPoE emulates a familiar Dial-Up connection. It allows your ISP to provide
services using their existing network configuration over the broadband
connections. Besides, PPPoE supports a broad range of existing applications
and service including authentication, accounting, secure access and
configuration management.
11. When do I need to choose dynamic IP?
If your ISP provides you an IP address automatically, typically used for Cable
service. In this case your computer gets an IP dynamically assigned by DHCP.
To use this mode, you need to do some corresponding configurations on the web
page: Network -> WAN -> Internet Connection: