I have switched service providers from cable to DSL PPPoE; what do I do?

  1. Start the router configuration pages by opening a Web browser and typing 192.168.2.1 and pressing ENTER.

  2. Select the Internet tab.

  3. Select your connection type as DSL modem (also known as PPPoE) and enter your User name and Password.

  4. You can specify a Disconnect timeout. You will then need to specify a timeframe. Selecting and setting a timeframe will cause your Internet connection to be disconnected if your Internet connection is not active for the amount of time you specified.

  5. Depending on your DSL ISP, you may need to enter some of the additional information:

  6. If your ISP requires the use of the MAC address from your Ethernet adapter to identify you on their network, select the correct MAC address from the drop-down menu in the Clone MAC address section.

    To determine the MAC address of your NIC, complete the following steps:

  7. Windows Vista users: Click Windows Start. In the Search box, type Command Prompt and press ENTER. In the result list, double-click Command Prompt. Type ipconfig /all and press ENTER. You will see all of the information regarding your network connection. The MAC address may be listed as the Physical Address.

    Windows XP, 2000, or NT Users: Click Windows Start and then Run. Type cmd and click OK. At the DOS prompt, type ipconfig /all. You will see all of the information regarding your network connection. The MAC address may be listed as the Physical Address.

    Windows Me, 98, or 95 Users: Click Windows Start and then Run. Type winipcfg and click OK. You will see all of the information regarding your network connection. The MAC address may be listed as the Physical Address.

  8. When you have entered all the appropriate information for your connection, click Save at the bottom of the page.

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