All contents copyright (c) 2011 ZyXEL Communications Corporation.
64
Product FAQ
Will the device work with my Internet connection?
P-2812HNU(L)-Fx is designed to be compatible with major ISPs utilize ADSL as a
broadband service. P-2812HNU(L)-Fx offers Ethernet ports to connect to your
computer so the device is placed in the line between the computer and your ISP. If
your ISP supports PPPoE you can also use the device, because PPPoE is supported in
the device.
Why do I need to use P-2812HNU(L)-Fx?
You need an ADSL modem/router to use with ADSL line, P-2812HNU(L)-Fx is an ideal
device for such application. The device has 4 Ethernet ports (LAN ports) and one
ADSL WAN port. You should connect the computer to the LAN port and connect the
ADSL line to the WAN port. If the ISP uses PPPoE you need the user account to
access Internet.
What is PPPoE?
PPPoE stands for Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet that is an IETF draft standard
specifying how a computer interacts with a broadband modem (i.e. xDSL, cable,
wireless, etc.) to achieve access to the high-speed data networks via a familiar PPP
dialer such as 'Dial-Up Networking' user interface. PPPoE supports a broad range of
existing applications and service including authentication, accounting, secure access
and configuration management. There are some service providers running of PPPoE
today. Before configuring PPPoE in the device, please make sure your ISP supports
PPPoE.