ZyXEL Communications 2 Plus User Manual
Chapter 8 WAN Screens
ZyWALL 2 Plus User’s Guide
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8.7.2 PPPoE Encapsulation
The ZyWALL supports PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet). PPPoE is an IETF
standard (RFC 2516) specifying how a personal computer (PC) interacts with a broadband
modem (DSL, cable, wireless, etc.) connection. The PPPoE option is for a dial-up connection
using PPPoE.
For the service provider, PPPoE offers an access and authentication method that works with
existing access control systems (for example RADIUS).
standard (RFC 2516) specifying how a personal computer (PC) interacts with a broadband
modem (DSL, cable, wireless, etc.) connection. The PPPoE option is for a dial-up connection
using PPPoE.
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.
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.
no specific configuration of the broadband modem at the customer site.
By implementing PPPoE directly on the ZyWALL (rather than individual computers), the
computers on the LAN do not need PPPoE software installed, since the ZyWALL does that
part of the task. Furthermore, with NAT, all of the LANs’ computers will have access.
The screen shown next is for PPPoE encapsulation.
computers on the LAN do not need PPPoE software installed, since the ZyWALL does that
part of the task. Furthermore, with NAT, all of the LANs’ computers will have access.
The screen shown next is for PPPoE encapsulation.
Multicast Version
Choose None (default), IGMP-V1 or IGMP-V2. IGMP (Internet Group Multicast
Protocol) is a session-layer protocol used to establish membership in a Multicast
group – it is not used to carry user data. IGMP version 2 (RFC 2236) is an
improvement over version 1 (RFC 1112) but IGMP version 1 is still in wide use. If
you would like to read more detailed information about interoperability between
IGMP version 2 and version 1, please see sections 4 and 5 of RFC 2236.
Spoof WAN MAC
Address
You can use the factory assigned default MAC Address or cloning the MAC
address from a computer on your LAN.
Otherwise, select the check box next to Spoof WAN MAC Address and enter the
Otherwise, select the check box next to Spoof WAN MAC Address and enter the
IP address of the computer on the LAN whose MAC you are cloning. Once it is
successfully configured, the address will be copied to the rom file (ZyNOS
configuration file). It will not change unless you change the setting or upload a
different ROM file.
Clone the
computer’s MAC
address – IP
Address
Enter the IP address of the computer on the LAN whose MAC you are cloning.
It is recommended that you clone the MAC address prior to hooking up the WAN
It is recommended that you clone the MAC address prior to hooking up the WAN
port.
Apply
Click Apply to save your changes back to the ZyWALL.
Reset
Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh.
Table 32 NETWORK > WAN > WAN (Ethernet Encapsulation) (continued)
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