ZyXEL P-324 User Guide - Page 75

Prestige 324 User's Guide LABEL Relogin Every(min) Apply Reset Table 6-4 Ethernet Encapsulation DESCRIPTION This field only applies when you select Telia Login in the Service Type field. The Telia server logs the Prestige out if the Prestige does not log in periodically. Type the number of minutes from 1 to 59 (30 default) for the Prestige to wait between logins. Click Apply to save your changes back to the Prestige. Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh. 6.5.2 PPPoE Encapsulation The Prestige supports PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet). PPPoE is an IETF Draft standard (RFC 2516) specifying how a personal computer (PC) interacts with a broadband modem (DSL, cable, wireless, etc.) connection. The PPP over Ethernet option is for a dial-up connection using PPPoE. For the service provider, PPPoE offers an access and authentication method that works with existing access control systems (for example Radius). PPPoE provides a login and authentication method that the existing Microsoft Dial-Up Networking software can activate, and therefore requires no new learning or procedures for Windows users. One of the benefits of PPPoE is the ability to let you 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 individuals. Operationally, PPPoE saves significant effort for both you and the ISP or carrier, as it requires no specific configuration of the broadband modem at the customer site. By implementing PPPoE directly on the Prestige (rather than individual computers), the computers on the LAN do not need PPPoE software installed, since the Prestige does that part of the task. Furthermore, with NAT, all of the LANs' computers will have access. The screen shown next is for PPPoE encapsulation. WAN Screens 6-5