Pppoe Encapsulation - ZyXEL Communications NBG-4615 User Manual

Chapter 16 WAN
Table 54 Network > WAN > Internet Connection: Ethernet Encapsulation (continued)
LABEL
Factory default
Clone the
computer's MAC
address - IP
Address
Set WAN MAC
Address
Apply
Cancel

16.4.2 PPPoE Encapsulation

The NBG4615 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 NBG4615 (rather than individual
computers), the computers on the LAN do not need PPPoE software installed,
since the NBG4615 does that part of the task. Furthermore, with NAT, all of the
LANs' computers will have access.
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DESCRIPTION
Select Factory default to use the factory assigned default 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.
Select this option and enter the MAC address you want to use.
Click Apply to save your changes back to the NBG4615.
Click Cancel to begin configuring this screen afresh.
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