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5.2.5.6 PPPoE Configuration

Profile Interface Configuration
PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) is a data-link protocol for dialup connections. PPPoE allows the access point to use a broadband
modem (DSL, cable modem, etc.) for access to high-speed data and broadband networks. Most DSL providers are currently
supporting (or deploying) the PPPoE protocol. PPPoE uses standard encryption, authentication, and compression methods as
specified by the PPPoE protocol. PPPoE enables WiNG supported controllers and access points to establish a point-to-point
connection to an ISP over existing Ethernet interface.
To provide this point-to-point connection, each PPPoE session learns the Ethernet address of a remote PPPoE client, and
establishes a session. PPPoE uses both a discover and session phase to identify a client and establish a point-to-point
connection. By using such a connection, a Wireless WAN failover is available to maintain seamless network access if the
access point's Wired WAN were to fail.
NOTE: Access points with PPPoE enabled continue to support VPN, NAT, PBR and 3G
failover over the PPPoE interface. Multiple PPPoE sessions are supported using a single
user account user account if RADIUS is configured to allow simultaneous access.
NOTE: PPPoE is supported on AP6522, AP6522M, AP6532, AP6562, AP8132, AP8232,
AP7131, AP7181 and AP7161 models and is not available on AP6511 and AP6521 model
access points.
When PPPoE client operation is enabled, it discovers an available server and establishes a PPPoE link for traffic slow. When a
wired WAN connection failure is detected, traffic flows through the WWAN interface in fail-over mode (if the WWAN network
is configured and available). When the PPPoE link becomes accessible again, traffic is redirected back through the access
point's wired WAN link.
When the access point initiates a PPPoE session, it first performs a discovery to identify the Ethernet MAC address of the PPPoE
client and establish a PPPoE session ID. In discovery, the PPPoE client discovers a server to host the PPPoE connection.
To create a PPPoE point-to-point configuration:
1. Select the Configuration
2. Select Devices.
3. Select System Profile
4. Expand the Interface
tab from the Web UI.
from the options on left-hand side of the UI.
menu and select PPPoE.