PPPoE Setup Instructions
e-wire uses PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) as the connection method. PPPoE is essentially the same as a PPP dialup connection, but instead of using a dialup modem, the connection goes over an Ethernet or USB connection to your broadband modem.
Windows XP, Windows Vista & Mac OSX Setup Instructions
Windows XP & Windows Vista
Instructions available here
To enable PPPoE to automatically connect on startup in Windows XP, click here
Mac OS X
Instructions available here
All other versions of Windows
Other versions of windows require the use of software called RASPPPOE. The installation file is available here
Please refer to the sections 2 (Installing the PPP over Ethernet Protocol) & 3 (Creating PPP over Ethernet Dial-Up Connections) for instructions.
- Windows 2000 Click here
- Windows NT 4.0 Click here
- Windows 95, Windows 98 & Windows 98SE & Windows ME Click here
Windows 95, 98, 98SE Downloads
There are some additional downloads which are mentioned in the instructions which have been included below for your convenience.
Q285189 - Dial-Up Networking 1.4 Upgrade Is Available. Click here
- Windows 95 Click here
- Windows 98 Click here
- Windows 98 SE Click here
Q243199 - Windows 98 Second Edition Problems with NDIS Intermediate Drivers. Click here
- Windows 98 SE Click here
Router Setup Instrutions
If you have a Router connected directly to your modem, please select your router below:
- Netgear RP114 Click here
- Netgear RP614 Click here
- Netgear WGR614 Click here
- Linksys RT31P2 Click here
- Linksys WRT54GP2 Click here
If your router is not listed above, the generic settings are provided below:
Connection Type: ‘Dynamic IP Address that uses a Username & Password’ or ‘PPPoE’
Username: Your full primary email address i.e. user@e-wire.net.au
Password: Your password
Domain (or Realm): Leave blank
Idle Timeout: 0
Monitoring your Usage
You can monitor your usage using our new usage webpage available Click here