DSL modem PPPoE Vs PPPoA & Built-in Dialer vs WinPoET

[Stalker]

I am planning to get an ASDL modem but numerous jargon popup. I have no idea which is better.

 

[n0cmonkey]

Not sure what PPPoA is, but if I was stuck with PPPoE I'd get a router with it built in. You should be able to ask your provider what they're using so you know what you need.

 

[txxxx]

PPPoA = Point to Point over ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode). Some ISPs use it. PPPoA is used throughout the UK.

Most DSL modems can come with both PPPoA + PPPoE support, but as poster above mentions, better off asking your ISP what encapsulation they use for providing DSL broadband.

 

[Chu]

Generally - use what they tell you, you rarely* have a choice. As for which to use, WinPOET is a PPPoE client, and thus not really needed unless your using Win9X/2K (XP has a built in clinet). I don't know anyone in the states who uses PPPoA offhand. Almost all hardware routers support PPPoE.

-Chu

* More like Never, but there might be one or two ISP's out there who give you a choice . . .