RASPPPoE for Windows 98/Me
with Efficient Networks SpeedStream DSL modems

RASPPPoE is a free implementation of the PPPoE protocol available at RASPPPoE Homepage. This protocol is required for DSL connections to Network Tallahassee when using the Efficient Networks 3061 PCI and 4060 USB ADSL modems, or the 5260 without a PPPoE-capable broadband router.

This page gives information on configuring RAS PPPoE under Windows 98, Windows 98SE, and Windows ME. (Windows 95 is not supported by the Efficient Networks drivers, and therefore not covered here.) It is assumed that the Efficient Networks DSL driver has been installed and is functioning properly. See the documentation accompanying your DSL modem for installation instructions.

Windows 98SE users must have the NDIS Update for Windows 98 Second Edition installed.

Step 1: Run the SpeedStream AutoConfig

1. This step applies only to the 3060/3061 PCI and 4060 USB modems. 5260 Ethernet users may proceed to Step 2: Install RAS PPPoE Protocol.
   Double-click the Efficient Networks DSL status icon in the Windows clock tray (bottom right of your screen.)
   
2. DSL Modem Diagnostics
   Click on the [Autoconfig] button. You will be warned that this might delete any current settings, which for our purposes is okay. Now the driver will probe your DSL line looking for valid configurations. Normally only one configuration will be found, and automatically selected. Under some circumstances, it may be necessary to run the autoconfiguration a second time.
   
3. Save Configuration
   If autoconfiguration fails, you can manually enter these values by clicking the [Manual] button: VPI: 8, VCI: 35, Encapsulation: LLC
   Click [Save] when done.
   

Step 2: Install RAS PPPoE Protocol

1. Click on Start, then Settings, then Control Panel
2. Double-click on the Network icon.
   Click on the [Add...] button.
   
3. Select Network Component Type
   Select "Protocol" then click [Add...]
   
4. Select Network Protocol (Manufacturers / Network Protocols)
   Click on [Have Disk...] and select the location where you saved and unpacked the RAS PPPoE software. If you have a floppy disk with RAS PPPoE on it, select your A: drive.
   
5. Select Network Protocol (Models)
   Select "PPP over Ethernet Protocol" and click [OK]
   
6. When you return to the Network Properties window, click on [OK]. You may be asked for your Windows 98 or Windows ME CD. Answer [YES] to any requesters asking if you should keep the newer versions of files being copied. You computer will now need to be rebooted.

Step 3: The Dialup Connection

1. After your computer reboots, click on the Start button and select "Run..." Enter "raspppoe" in the "Open:" box, then click [OK]
   
2. RASPPPoE - Dial-up Connection Setup
   Click on [Query Available Services]. A list similar to above should appear. In this case, two identical services are shown. Select the first service, and click on [Create a Dial-Up...]. This will create a dialup networking connection to Network Tallahassee using the PPPoE protocol, and place a shortcut on your Desktop. Select [Exit] when done.
   

Finished!