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Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) is
used mainly by ISPs that provide DSL modems to
connect to the Internet.
MTU
Enter the maximum transmission unit (MTU).
The MTU specifies the largest packet size
permitted for an internet transmission (PPPoE
default: 1492). The MTU size can be set between
576 and 1492.
Login
Enter the username assigned by an ISP.
Password
Enter the password assigned by an
ISP.
Service Name
Enter the service name of an ISP
(optional).
Connect on Demand
Select the radio button to
specify the maximum idle time. Internet connection
will disconnect when it reach the maximum idle
time, but it will automatically connect when user tries to access the network.
Keep Alive
Select whether to keep the Internet connection always on, or enter a redial period once the internet lose connection.
Get Automatically From ISP
Click the radio button to obtain the DNS automatically from the DHCP server.
Use These DNS Servers
Click the radio button to set up the Primary DNS and Secondary DNS servers manually.
Discard Ping on WAN
Check to Enable to recognize pings on the ENS500EXT WAN interface or Disable to block pings on the
ENS500EXT WAN interface. Note: Pinging IP addresses is a common method used by hackers to test whether the IP address is
valid. Blocking pings provides some extra security from hackers.
Click
Accept
to save the settings or
Cancel
to discard changes.
