Gathering Information - Buffalo AirStation HighPower WBMR-HP-GNV2 User Manual

Chapter 3 Installation

Gathering Information

Most DSL providers require PPPoE or PPPoA details to log in to your connection. You must call your
ISP's Technical Support number to obtain the following information:
Username : This is the Username that is used to log onto your ADSL service provider's network. It is
commonly in the form − user@isp.com.
Password : This is the Password that is used, in conjunction with the Username above, to log on to
your ADSL service provider's network.
Connection Protocol : This is the method that your ADSL service provider uses to send and receive
VPI : This is the Virtual Path Identifier (VPI). It is used in conjunction with the Virtual Channel
Identifier (VCI) below, to identify the data path between your ADSL service provider's network
and your computer.
VCI : This is the Virtual Channel Identifier (VCI). It is used in conjunction with the VPI above to
identify the data path between your ADSL service provider's network and your computer.
Note : This information should be stored and kept to hand as it will be required to enable you to establish
an internet connection.
The table below is a quick reference guide for configuring your ADSL Internet connection. You may
try the settings for the ISPs shown.
Country Encapsulation
France RFC2516 PPPoE
RFC2516 PPPoE
RFC2364 PPPoA
Germany RFC2516 PPPoE
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data between the Internet and your computer.
VPI / VCI
8/35
8/67
8/35
1/32
Multi plexing ISPs
LLC Various
LLC
VC
LLC T-Online, Various
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