Hack attack? Or just wrong settings?

[goatherder44]

I've been getting this error message for sometime now and
would like to get rid of it, if anyone could offer some help. I have a
broadband connection that was setup via myself with an installation
disc. Occasioinally I'll get this error message, but my connection is
good, my modem seems to be working just fine. I have no problem
getting around the web, just this pesky error message.
After I close the window I'll usually get another window that
says attempting to connect through WAN Miniport (pppoe). So I figure
my settings are not just right or maybe someone's trying to hack in? I
don't know much about that. Maybe I'm being pinged? Whatever that
means. Any help or advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Mousey Mick]

Well what exactly does the error message say ?

 

[goatherder44]

Well what exactly does the error message say ?

Error Connecting to Broadband

Opening Port.....

error 678: The remote computer did not respond. For further assistance
click More Info or search help and support center for this number.

Redial Cancel More Info

Options at the bottom are buttons.