Vigor130 Series User’s Guide
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3. You can configure the modem to access the Internet with different protocol/modes such
as PPPoE/PPPoA or MPoA/Static or Dynamic IP. The modem supports the ADSL
WAN interface for Internet access. In this case, choose PPPoE/PPPoA.
Available parameters are listed below:
Item Description
For ADSL Only
You have to select an appropriate WAN connection type for
connecting to the Internet through this modem according to
the settings that your ISP provided.
Auto detect – Click it to detect suitable values below by the
modem automatically.
Encapsulation
Select an IP mode for this WAN interface. There are several
available modes for Internet access such as PPPoE,
PPPoA.
VPI
Stands for Virtual Path Identifier. It is an 8-bit header
inside each ATM cell that indicates where the cell should
be routed. The ATM, is a method of sending data in small
packets of fixed sizes. It is used for transferring data to
client computers.
VCI
Stands for Virtual Channel Identifier. It is a 16-bit field
inside ATM cell’s header that indicates the cell’s next
destination as it travels through the network. A virtual
channel is a logical connection between two end devices on
the network.
Fixed IP
Click Yes to specify a fixed IP for the modem. Otherwise,
click No (Dynamic IP) to allow the modem choosing a
dynamic IP. If you choose No, the following IP Address,
Subnet Mask and Default Gateway will not be changed.
IP Address
Assign an IP address for the protocol that you select.
Subnet Mask
Assign a subnet mask value for the protocol of