DGND3700v2 PPPoA?

[w3wilkes]

I cannot find any doc on the DGND3700v2 that says it supports PPPoA. I've been through the v2 manuals. The DGND3700v1 does support PPPoA and it is documented in the manual. Much of Centurylink/Qwest requires PPPoA. Did Netgear pull support for PPPoA in the v2 or just leave it out of the doc? Anyone know the answer?

[Scubbie]

You are correct, there is no mention of PPPoA in the User Manual. Page 30 clearly states:

Internet Service Provider Encapsulation. ISP types. The choices are PPPoE, PPTP, or L2TP.

I trust that this is a major typo rather than the router no longer supporting PPPoA.

Even the topic on MTU settings (page 48) doesn't mention '1458' which is a common value in the UK for PPPoA connections.

If you are looking to get the router, I would suggest that a support call be placed with Netgear to confirm this. If you could post the response it would be appreciated.

[jmizoguchi]

bit of strange for built-in DSL modem (DG family) should have PPPoE and PPPoA support.

sounds like you need to contact support on this

[w3wilkes]

I do find it odd that the doc states PPPoE, but not PPPoA. The DGND3700v1 explicitly states both PPPoE and PPPoA. Netgear support responded with the following;

"Regarding your query, I would like to inform you that DGND 3700v2 modem will automatically detect the type of internet connection you have and it accepts all type of connection."

My read on this is that if I get this and it won't work with PPPoA or MER or even VDSL then the product can be returned for a full refund.

[theTechman05]

Originally Posted by w3wilkes

My read on this is that if I get this and it won't work with PPPoA or MER or even VDSL then the product can be returned for a full refund.

Depends on store but yea plus or minus a restocking fee depending on the venders choices.

I don't think I've ever gotten the charge but its on almost every receipt so they can choose to. Just tell them it was defective and not something like "I didn't like it".

*remember your receipt or you will 99% have to pay to return or get the same item again.

[kang00r]

Hi Guys

I have ver2 and can confirm that it supports PPPoA.

[Scubbie]

Thank you kang00r. That is important information.

I trust the v2 is behaving a little better than the v1.

[theTechman05]

Just to confirm , is the v2 you have ww or U.S Version?

[kang00r]

I am in Australia and running ww firmware.

[kang00r]

Originally Posted by Scubbie

Thank you kang00r. That is important information.

I trust the v2 is behaving a little better than the v1.

Hi Scubbie, it seems to be running smooth. Getting good sync, better than my old dg834gV5 by 20%. Wireless is nice and stable consistent speeds.

IPV6 support however , I am having a lot of fun to configure, I will keep you posted.