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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Mode
From the Mode drop-down list box, select Routing (default) if your ISP allows
multiple computers to share an Internet account. Otherwise select Bridge.
Encapsulation
Select the encapsulation type your ISP uses from the Encapsulation drop-down
list box. Choices vary depending on what you select in the Mode field.
If you select Bridge in the Mode field, select either PPPoA or RFC 1483.
If you select Routing in the Mode field, select PPPoA, RFC 1483, ENET ENC
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or PPPoE.
Multiplex
Select the multiplexing method used by your ISP from the Multiplex drop-down
list box either VC-based or LLC-based.
Virtual Circuit ID VPI (Virtual Path Identifier) and VCI (Virtual Channel Identifier) define a virtual
circuit. Refer to
VPI Enter the VPI assigned to you. This field may already be configured.
VCI Enter the VCI assigned to you. This field may already be configured.
Next Click this button to go to the next wizard screen. The next wizard screen you see
depends on what protocol you chose above. Click on the protocol link to see the
next wizard screen for that protocol.
3.6 IP Address and Subnet Mask
Similar to the way houses on a street share a common street name, so too do computers on a