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Setting up your wireless router
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Setting your ISP connection type to PPPoE
Most DSL providers use PPPoE as the connection type. If you use a DSL modem to connect to
the Internet, your ISP may use PPPoE to log you into the service. If you have an Internet
connection in your home or small office that doesn't require a modem, you may also use
PPPoE.
Your connection type is PPPoE if:
• Your ISP gave you a user name and password, which is required to connect to the
Internet.
• Your ISP gave you software such as WinPOET or Enternet300 that you use to connect to
the Internet.
• You have to double-click a desktop icon other than your browser to get on the Internet.
Enter the following:
User Name–This space is provided to type your user name that was assigned by your ISP.
Password–Type your password and retype it into the Retype Password box to confirm it.
Service Name–A service name is rarely required by an ISP. If you are not sure if your ISP
requires a service name, leave this blank.
MTU–The MTU setting should never be changed unless your ISP gives you a specific MTU
setting. Making changes to the MTU setting can cause problems with your Internet
connection including disconnection from the Internet, slow Internet access, and problems
with Internet applications working properly.
Disconnect after X–The Disconnect feature is used to automatically disconnect your router
from your ISP when there is no activity for a specified period of time. For instance, placing a
check mark next to this option and entering 5 into the minute field will cause your router to
disconnect from the Internet after five minutes of no Internet activity. This option should be
used if you pay for your Internet service by the minute.