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Chapter 8 WAN
NBG-460N User’s Guide
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8.4.2 PPPoE Encapsulation
The NBG-460N 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 PPP over
Ethernet 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.
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 NBG-460N (rather than individual
computers), the computers on the LAN do not need PPPoE software installed,
since the NBG-460N does that part of the task. Furthermore, with NAT, all of the
LANs’ computers will have access.
Factory default Select Factory default to use the factory assigned default MAC
Address.
Clone the
computer’s MAC
address
Select Clone the computer's MAC address - IP 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.
Set WAN MAC
Address
Select this option and enter the MAC address you want to use.
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG-460N.
Reset Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh.
Table 48 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: Ethernet Encapsulation
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