Manually configure a PPPoE connection in Windows
To manually configure a PPPoE connection in Windows, go to Network & Internet settings, then Dial-up and select "Set up a new connection", choose "Connect to the Internet", select "Broadband (PPPoE)", and enter your ISP's provided username and password.
Here's a more detailed breakdown of the process:
1. Access Network Settings:
Windows 10/11: Click the Start button, then click Settings (cog icon).
Navigate to Network & Internet.
Click on "Dial-up".
2. Set up a New Connection:
Click on "Set up a new connection".
Select "Connect to the Internet" and click "Next".
3. Choose Broadband (PPPoE):
Select "Broadband (PPPoE)".
4. Enter ISP Credentials:
In the "User name" field, enter the username provided by your ISP.
In the "Password" field, enter the password provided by your ISP.
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Click "Connect".
5. (Optional) Configure Security:
After the connection is established, you can right-click on the connection and select "Properties".
Go to the "Security" tab.
Select "Data encryption" and choose your preferred encryption method.
You can also enable "Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP)".
Important Notes:
ISP Credentials:
Make sure you have the correct username and password provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Case Sensitivity:
Usernames and passwords are often case-sensitive, so be careful when entering them.
Connection Name:
You can choose a name for the connection, but it's not always necessary.
Automatic Connection:
If you want the connection to automatically connect when you start your computer, you can configure a task scheduler to do so.
Troubleshooting:
If you have trouble connecting, double-check your username, password, and network settings.