Sierra Wireless 20070914 - Manual (Page 183)

PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)
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Connecting to the Internet with
PPPoE
Now the PPPoE connection can be run and a data connection
can be established.
a. Connect your computer and the modem to the same
local network using a hub or a switch.
Note: It is not recommended to connect your computer directly to the
modem without a hub or switch.
b. Start the PPPoE by Start > Connect To > Sierra Wireless
AirLink Modem (or whatever you named the
connection). It will be listed on your Network Connec‐
tions window under the heading Broadband.
Figure 2-17: PPPoE Connection
c. Enter the User name and Password you configured for
*HOSTUID and *HOSTPW earlier.
d. Select Connect to connect to the modem and the
Internet.
When you’re connected, an icon should appear in the System
Tray, near the time display, showing the connection status.
Same *HOSTUID as configured earlier
Same *HOSTPW as configured earlier