2Wire Gateway, User Manual

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Broadband Link Tab
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Downstream Rate The speed at which data comes over your broadband connec-
tion from the Internet to your network, measured in kilobits
per second (kbps).
Upstream Rate The speed at which data goes over your broadband connec-
tion from your network to the Internet, measured in kilobits
per second (kbps).
Channel The setting in this field is determined by your ISP’s DSLAM
equipment.
Current Noise Margin Indicates how much the noise on the DSL line can increase
before it begins to affect the DSL signal. As the noise on the
DSL line increases, the margin will approach zero. If the noise
exceeds the current noise margin, the DSL signal will be lost.
The level is measured in decibels (dBs).
Current Attenuation Represents the decrease in signal strength between origina-
tion of the DSL (Central Office) and your gateway. Customers
who live close to their Central Office usually will have less sig-
nal loss and a low current attenuation. The level is measured
in decibels (dBs).
Current Output Power The current DSL transmit power of your gateway. The level is
measured in decibels (dBs).
DSLAM Vendor Information A DSLAM is the piece of equipment located in the Central
Office (CO) that provides the DSL signal to your DSL line. The
Vendor Information identifies information about the configura-
tion of this equipment.
PVC Info Displays the pair of numbers that uniquely identifies the ATM
virtual circuit between the system and the provider of your
DSL service.
Internet Connection Details
Connection Type Identifies the method by which the gateway connects to the
Internet Service Provider (ISP): PPPoE, PPPoA, or Direct.
Username The name used to connect with your Internet Service Provider
(ISP). Your username was either assigned to you or configured
by you during the install process. The correct username is
required to successfully connect to the Internet.
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