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 Chapter 6 WAN Setup
P-660H-T1v3s User’s Guide
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For the service provider, PPPoE offers an access and authentication method that 
works with existing access control systems (for example RADIUS).
One of the benefits of PPPoE is the ability to let you access one of multiple network 
services, a function known as dynamic service selection. This enables the service 
provider to easily create and offer new IP services for individuals.
Operationally, PPPoE saves significant effort for both you and the ISP or carrier, as 
it requires no specific configuration of the broadband modem at the customer site.
By implementing PPPoE directly on the P-660H-T1v3s (rather than individual 
computers), the computers on the LAN do not need PPPoE software installed, 
since the P-660H-T1v3s does that part of the task. Furthermore, with NAT, all of 
the LANs’ computers will have access.
6.4.1.3  PPPoA
PPPoA stands for Point to Point Protocol over ATM Adaptation Layer 5 (AAL5). A 
PPPoA connection functions like a dial-up Internet connection. The P-660H-T1v3s 
encapsulates the PPP session based on RFC1483 and sends it through an ATM PVC 
(Permanent Virtual Circuit) to the Internet Service Provider’s (ISP) DSLAM (Digital 
Subscriber Line (DSL) Access Multiplexer). Please refer to RFC 2364 for more 
information on PPPoA. Refer to RFC 1661 for more information on PPP.
6.4.1.4  RFC 1483
RFC 1483 describes two methods for Multiprotocol Encapsulation over ATM 
Adaptation Layer 5 (AAL5). The first method allows multiplexing of multiple 
protocols over a single ATM virtual circuit (LLC-based multiplexing) and the second 
method assumes that each protocol is carried over a separate ATM virtual circuit 
(VC-based multiplexing). Please refer to RFC 1483 for more detailed information.
6.4.2  Multiplexing
There are two conventions to identify what protocols the virtual circuit (VC) is 
carrying. Be sure to use the multiplexing method required by your ISP.
VC-based Multiplexing
In this case, by prior mutual agreement, each protocol is assigned to a specific 
virtual circuit; for example, VC1 carries IP, etc. VC-based multiplexing may be 
dominant in environments where dynamic creation of large numbers of ATM VCs is 
fast and economical.