Pppoe Encapsulation - ZyXEL Communications MWR222 - V1.0 Manual

Set WAN MAC Select this option and enter the MAC address you want to use.
Address
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the MWR222.
Reset Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh.
10.4.2

PPPoE Encapsulation

The MWR222 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 MWR222 (rather than individual
computers), the computers on the LAN do not need PPPoE software installed,
since the MWR222 does that part of the task. Furthermore, with NAT, all of the
LANs' computers will have access.
This screen displays when you select PPPoE encapsulation.
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