Buffalo WBMR-HP-GN User Manual page 15

Connection Type
From the "Connection Type" drop down box, you can select one of these five
connection types based on the instruction provided by your ISP:
• RFC 2516 PPPoE
• RFC 2364 PPPoA
• 1483 Bridged
• 1483 Routed
• Bridge Mode Only
Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE or PPPoA
PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) is the standard method of con-
necting networked devices. It requires a user name and password to access
the network of your ISP for connecting to the Internet. PPPoA (PPP over ATM)
is similar to PPPoE, but is mostly implemented in the UK.
Setting your Connection Type to RFC 1483 Bridged/Routed
This connection method bridges your network and your ISP's network
together. The Router will obtain an IP address automatically from your ISP's
DHCP server.
Setting your Connection Type to Bridge Mode Only (Disable Internet Sharing)
In this mode, the Router simply acts as a bridge passing packets across the
DSL port. It requires additional software to be installed on your computers in
order to access the Internet.
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