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Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) connections
PPPoE is a connection type used by some DSL modems to access
the Internet through an ISP. If you use a PPPoE connection to
connect to the Internet, your ISP should have provided you with
special access software. This software will automatically connect to
the Internet by using the user name and password provided by your
ISP.
Check the documentation from your ISP to find out more about how
to install and configure the access software on your computer. You
will not be able to access the Internet without this software.
Static IP address connections
Some ISPs provide each computer on their network with a
permanent, or static, IP address, which uniquely identifies your
computer on the Internet. When you use a static IP addressing
scheme, each computer on your network requires a unique IP
address provided by your ISP. Because of this, the Setup Wizard
cannot automatically determine this static address and configure
your network for Internet access. The following section describes
the necessary steps for configuring a static IP address.
Before you begin, make sure that you have all of the configuration
information from your ISP, including a unique static IP address, a
gateway address, and one or two DNS server addresses for the
newly networked computer.
To configure a static IP address, follow the instructions for your
operating system.
Windows XP:
1. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click
Network Connections.
2. Click the connection you want to configure, and then, under
Network Tasks, click Change settings of this connection.
3. On the General tab, under This connection uses the
following items, click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then
click Properties.
4. Click Use the following IP address, and in IP address, type
the new static IP address you wish to assign to this computer.
5. Type 255.255.255.0 in Subnet mask.
6. Type the gateway address in Default gateway.
7. Click Use the following DNS server addresses, and in
Preferred DNS server and Alternate DNS server, type the
addresses of the primary and secondary DNS servers.
8. Click Apply or Close to save your new Internet settings.
9. Test your Internet connection by opening a Web page in your
browser.