PPPoE
(Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet)
PPPoE is used to allow Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to use their existing Radius (
) authentication systems from dialup
services on broadband/Ethernet-based services.
“Automatic IP address”:
If selected, an automatic IP address will be assigned.
•
IP address: Enter static IP address provided by the ISP
•
Subnet Mask: Enter subnet mask provided by the ISP.
•
DNS Server IP address: Enter DNS server address provided by the ISP.
“Advanced”.
This section contains configuration parameters, assigned by the ISP.
Once
“PPPoE active”
is selected, enter following data:
•
User name: user name assigned by the ISP.
•
Password: password assigned by the ISP.
•
Server name: ISP server name.
•
Service Name: Default (field empty).
Alpha numeric string for remote control of equipment connected with PPPoE server (ex. modem).
•
Connection mode:
Two different WAN connection modes are available:
•
Always connected
•
On call
“Bandwidth”.
By selecting the “BANDWIDTH” icon, it is possible to enable and set maximum bandwidth usage limits (in Kbps). These limits
can be different in transmission and reception, a very useful function for ADSL networks.
On the PPPoE configuration page there is a
PPPoE status LED
:
White
: service not enabled
Red
: service enabled, but not active
Green:
service enabled and active
Enable network
It is possible to enable/disable any calling protocol.
Once explicitly disabled, a protocol will no longer appear in the “combo-box” for call selection. An incoming call will be always
accepted, even if the incoming protocol is disabled.
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Radius (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service ).
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