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Chapter 4
Configuring PPPoE Access
PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) is a specification for connecting users on
an Ethernet to the Internet or intranet through a common broadband medium, such as a
single DSL line, wireless device, or cable modem. PPPoE combines the Point-to-Point
Protocol (PPP), commonly used in dialup connections, with the Ethernet protocol, which
supports multiple users in a local area network. The PPP protocol information is
encapsulated within an Ethernet frame.
an Ethernet to the Internet or intranet through a common broadband medium, such as a
single DSL line, wireless device, or cable modem. PPPoE combines the Point-to-Point
Protocol (PPP), commonly used in dialup connections, with the Ethernet protocol, which
supports multiple users in a local area network. The PPP protocol information is
encapsulated within an Ethernet frame.
The PPPoE Manager is available from the desktop to configure and invoke PPPoE
connection to WAN. Once connected, all WAN packets are though a PPP connection over
Ethernet to the DSL modem. The PPPoE Manager is not accessible for users with sign-on
privilege set to None.
connection to WAN. Once connected, all WAN packets are though a PPP connection over
Ethernet to the DSL modem. The PPPoE Manager is not accessible for users with sign-on
privilege set to None.
Selecting PPPoE Manager in the Desktop menu opens the PPPoE Manager dialog box.
The PPPoE Manager dialog box can also be set to open automatically on thin client start
as described in "Configuring Network Settings."
The PPPoE Manager dialog box can also be set to open automatically on thin client start
as described in "Configuring Network Settings."
Figure 25 PPPoE Manager
Use the following guidelines:
• Login Username - Enter the login username required for this connection (up to 43
• Login Username - Enter the login username required for this connection (up to 43
characters).
• Login Password - Enter the login password required for this connection (up to 15
characters).
• Auto-connect on system startup - When selected, causes the connection to be
made automatically on system startup (default is cleared).
• Use default gateway on remote (PPPoE) network - When selected, causes the
connection to use the default gateway (default is cleared).
After configuring the dialog box, click Connect to initiate a PPPoE connection.