User Manual

Chapter 3 Connection Wizard
NBG-418N v2 User’s Guide
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Fig ure 9 Wizard Step 1: WAN Connection Type
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
3.2.1 PPPoE Conne c tion
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) functions as a dial-up connection. PPPoE is an IETF (Internet
Engineering Task Force) standard specifying how a host personal computer interacts with a broadband
modem (for example DSL, cable, wireless, etc.) to achieve access to high-speed data networks.
For the service provider, PPPoE offers an access and authentication method that works with existing
access control systems (for instance, RADIUS).
One of the benefits of PPPoE is the ability to let end users access one of multiple network services, a
function known as dynamic service selection. This enables the service provider to easily create and offer
new IP services for specific users.
Operationally, PPPoE saves significant effort for both the subscriber and the ISP/carrier, as it requires no
specific configuration of the broadband modem at the subscriber’s site.
Table 3 Wizard Step 1: WAN Connection Type
LABEL DESCRIPTION
PPPoE Select PPPoE radio button for a dial-up connection.
Dynamic IP Select Dyna mic IP radio button if your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address.
Static IP Select Sta tic IP radio button, provided by your ISP to give the NBG-418N v2 a fixed, unique IP
Address.
Back Click Bac k to return to the previous screen.
Next Click Ne xt to proceed to the next screen.
Exit Click Exit to close the wizard screen without saving.