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Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual
After selecting a connection type, click Next to continue configuring the connec-
tion.
Configured as a Modem
Select this option to use the Modem as a modem, connected to a single computer.
Configured as a Router - Obtain an IP Address through
PPPoE or PPPoA
Select one of these options to allow the Modem to use the Point-to-Point over
Ethernet (PPPoE) or Point-to-Point over ATM (PPPoA) protocol.
If a User Name and Password was entered during the Installation Buddy, it
should be displayed in the “Broadband Connection via
PPPoE/PPPoA”screen. If
not, enter the information now. If the information is unavailable, contact the ISP.
Configured as a Router - Obtain an IP through DHCP
Select this option (used for cable modem configurations without a Static IP
assigned by an ISP) to allow the Modem to query the ISP and receive IP address and
routing information. Some ISPs need to authenticate their end users with a Host
Name and/or Domain Name.Ifthis 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.