68.4. How to configure ADSL connections using USB modems

Physical connection:

Before proceeding with the configuration, make sure you have the following parameters available from your ISP.

ParameterPossible values
EncapsulationRFC 1483 or PPPoA (RFC 2364) or PPPoE
MultiplexingVC-Based or LLC-Based
VPI (Virtual Path Identifier)8
VCI (Virtual Channel Identifier)35
IP Address and Maskstatic (80.80.80.80/32) or dynamic
Login information (only for PPPoA or PPPoE encapsulation)username: provider_user

password: provider_pwd

The configuration varies depending on what encapsulation type you use.

[Note]Note

Abilis supports ONLY the Routing mode (not Bridge mode).

68.4.1. How to configure a RFC 1483 connection

Enter into the Abilis control-program or open the configuration file with the Console configurator and type the following commands.

a dev:adslusb-1Add an ADSLUSB device (e.g. ADSLUSB-1).
a res:ip-3 subtype:dlAdd an “IP over Dedicated Line” resource (e.g. IP-3).
s p ip-3 lowres:adsl-1Configure the ADSL-1 as the IP-3 lower resource.
s p ip-3 enc:rfc1483-llcmux

or

s p ip-3 enc:rfc1483-vcmux

Configure a LLC-based multiplexing type.

or

Configure a VC-based multiplexing type.

s p ip-3 vpi:8 vci:35Configure the VPI and the VCI.
s p ip-3 ipadd:80.80.80.80 mask:255.255.255.255Configure the IP address and the mask.
s p ip-3 descr:ADSL_RFC1483Configure the description of the IP resource.
save confSave the configuration.

On a working Abilis, a system restart is required to make the ADSLUSB-1 device and the IP-3 resource running.

[Tip]Tip

Remember to configure NAT settings.

68.4.2. How to configure a PPPoA (RFC 2364) connection

Enter into the Abilis control-program or open the configuration file with the Console configurator and type the following commands.

a dev:adslusb-1Add an ADSLUSB device (e.g. ADSLUSB-1).
a res:ip-3 subtype:pppAdd an “IP over PPP” resource (e.g. IP-3).
s p ip-3 lowres:adsl-1Configure the ADSL-1 as the IP-3 lower resource.
s p ip-3 ppp-enc:rfc2364-vcmux

or

s p ip-3 ppp-enc:rfc2364-llcmux

Configure a VC-based multiplexing type.

or

Configure a LLC-based multiplexing type.

s p ip-3 vpi:8 vci:35Configure the VPI and the VCI.
s p ip-3 ipadd:retrieve neigh:retrieve

or

s p ip-3 ipadd:80.80.80.80

Configure a dynamic IP address.

or

Configure a static IP address.

s p ip-3 username:provider_user password:provider_pwdConfigure the login information.
s p ip-3 descr:ADSL_PPPoA_(RFC2364)Configure the description of the IP resource.
save confSave the configuration.

On a working Abilis, a system restart is required to make the ADSLUSB-1 device and the IP-3 resource running.

[Tip]Tip

Remember to configure NAT settings.

68.4.3. How to configure a PPPoE connection

Enter into the Abilis control-program or open the configuration file with the Console configurator and type the following commands.

a dev:adslusb-1Add an ADSLUSB device (e.g. ADSLUSB-1).
a res:poecli-1Add a POECLI resource (e.g. POECLI-1).
a res:ip-3 subtype:pppAdd an “IP over PPP” resource (e.g. IP-3).
s p poecli-1 lowres:adsl-1Configure the ADSL-1 as the lower POECLI-1 resource.
s p poecli-1 vpi:8 vci:35Configure the VPI and the VCI.
s p poecli-1 ENC:RFC1483-LLCMUXPPPoE requires LLC-based multiplexing.
s p ip-3 lowres:poecli-1Configure the POECLI-1 as the IP-3 lower resource.
s p ip-3 ipadd:retrieve neigh:retrieve

or

s p ip-3 ipadd:80.80.80.80

Configure a dynamic IP address.

or

Configure a static IP address.

s p ip-3 username:provider_user password:provider_pwdConfigure the login information.
s p ip-3 dns:retrieveRequest DNS addresses from remote servers.
s p ip-3 tcp-mss-clamp:yesActivate the TCP MSS clamping procedure.
s p ip-3 descr:ADSL_PPPoEConfigure the description of the IP resource.
save confSave the configuration.

On a working Abilis, a system restart is required to make the ADSLUSB-1 device and the IP-3 resource running.

[Tip]Tip

Remember to configure NAT settings.