Step 2 Broadband Type
In this section users have to select one of four types of connections that it will be
using to connect to broadband router WAN port to the ISP (see screen below).
Different ISPs require different methods of connecting to the Internet, please check
with the ISP as to the type of connection it requires.
Parameter
Description
Cable Modem
ISP will automatically provide an IP address.
Fixed-IP xDSL
ISP has given users an IP address already.
PPPoE xDSL
ISP requires using a Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet
(PPPoE) connection.
PPTP xDSL
ISP requires using a Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol
(PPTP) connection.
L2TP xDSL
ISP requires using a Layer Two Tunneling Protocol (L2TP)
connection.
Telstra Big Pond
This Protocol only used for Australia’s ISP connection.
Click on one of the WAN type and then proceed to the manual’s relevant sub-section.
Click on <Back> to return to the previous screen.
Step 2.1 Cable Modem
Choose Cable Modem if ISP will automatically provide an IP address. Some ISP’s
may also require users fill in additional information such as Host Name and MAC
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