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G Wireless Modem Router
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MANUALLY CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER
Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE or PPPoA
PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) is the standard method of connecting networked devices� It requires a user name and password to
access the network of your ISP for connecting to the Internet� PPPoA (PPP over A
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) is similar to PPPoE, but is mostly implemented in the UK� Select
PPPoE or PPPoA and click “Next”� Then, enter the information provided by your ISP, and click “Apply Changes” to activate your settings�
6. Encapsulation – Select your encapsulation type (supplied by
your ISP) to specify how to handle multiple protocols at the A
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transport layer� VC-MUX: PPPoA Virtual Circuit Multiplexer (null
encapsulation) allows only one protocol running per virtual circuit
with fewer overheads� LLC: PPPoA Logical Link Control allows
multiple protocols running over one virtual circuit (more overhead)�
7. Dial on Demand – By selecting “Dial on Demand”, your Router
will automatically connect to the Internet when a user opens up a
web browser�
8. Idle Time (Minutes) – Enter the maximum idle time for the Internet
connection� After this time has been exceeded, the connection will
be terminated�
9. MTU – The MTU setting should never be changed unless your
ISP requires a specific MTU setting� Making changes to the MTU
can cause problems with your Internet connection, including
disconnection from the Internet, slow Internet access, and
problems with Internet applications working properly�
1. User Name – Enter the user name� (Assigned by your ISP)�
2. Password – Enter your password� (Assigned by your ISP)�
3. Retype Password – Confirm the password� (Assigned by your ISP)�
4. IP Assigned by ISP – Leave “Yes” if your ISP automatically assigns
an IP address� If your ISP assigned a fixed IP address, select “No”
and enter assigned values�
5. VPI/VCI – Enter your Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit
Identifier (VCI) parameter here� (Assigned by your ISP)�