Sage-Tips

How do I know my ISP connection type?

Other Broadband Modem

1. Click Windows Start > Control Panel.
2. Click the Network and Internet Connections icon.
3. Click the Network Connections icon.
4. Right-click the icon that represents your network connection and select Properties.

Is PPTP is the same with PPPoE?

PPPoE allows Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to manage Internet access to accounts through the use of usernames and passwords and hence offers better security and control for the home user. The Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a method for implementing virtual private networks.

What is the PPPoE username and password?

PPPoE username and password are the unique credentials provided to a subscriber by the Internet Service Provider. When you subscribe for a broadband connection from an ISP, they configure your modem with these credentials to allow you to access the Internet.

What is PPPoE L2TP PPTP?

PPTP provides PPP (link layer) service by running over TCP (transport layer). PPPoE provides PPP (link layer) service by running over Ethernet (a different link layer) L2TP provides PPP (link layer) service by running over UDP (transport layer).

How do I get a PPPoE username and password?

Step 1: Click on Start->Control Panel->Network and Internet->Network and Sharing Center. Step 2: Click on Set up a new connection or network. Step 5: Enter “test” for Username and ”123456”for Password, and then click on Connect. Step 6: the PPPoE Connection is established, you can access the Internet now.

Is there a way to find out if my ISP uses PPTP?

But neither is PPTP. I would look into the config of your router, section DSL. You will find at least a hint of what connection type is in use. Typically, an ISP will always use the same connection type, so you could just google his name and a search phrase like “connection type” or “pptp” or “pppoe”.

How do I find out what connection type an ISP uses?

You will find at least a hint of what connection type is in use. Typically, an ISP will always use the same connection type, so you could just google his name and a search phrase like “connection type” or “pptp” or “pppoe”. In some countries, most providers use the same methos (Germany: PPPoE; France: PPPoA; Austria: PPTP).

Is it PPPoE or just plain Ethernet?

If the former, it’s PPPoE. If the latter, it’s just plain Ethernet. But neither is PPTP. I would look into the config of your router, section DSL. You will find at least a hint of what connection type is in use.

What is PPTP and how do I use it?

PPTP is a tunneling protocol, kind of like a VPN. They’re not even similar. An ISP may allow you to run PPTP over it, it won’t have it as part of your connection mechanism. What you may have is a straight Ethernet connection, with DHCP. How can you tell?