Actiontec electronic GT701A User Manual

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Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual

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Chapter 4 Using Advanced Setup

After selecting a connection type, click Next to continue configuring the connection.

Transparent Bridging

Select this option to use the Modem as a transparent bridge. This option should
only be used if the Modem is being used as a modem to connect

your

computer to

the Internet via a

DSL

connection. When the Modem is being used as a transparent

bridge, it does not provide any firewall security.

Obtain an IP Address through PPPoE or PPPoA

Select one of these options to allow the Modem to use the Point-to-Point over
Ethernet (

PPPoE

) or Point-to-Point over

ATM

(

PPPoA

) protocol.

“Broadband Connection via PPPoE” screen:

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