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Advanced Configuration
PPPoE Settings
The wireless bridge uses a Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)
connection, or tunnel, only for management traffic between the wireless bridge and a
remote PPPoE server (typically at an ISP). Examples of management traffic that
may initiated by the wireless bridge and carried over a PPPoE tunnel are RADIUS,
Syslog, or DHCP traffic.
PPP over Ethernet – Enable PPPoE on the RJ-45 Ethernet interface to pass
management traffic between the unit and a remote PPPoE server. (Default: Disable)
PPPoE Username – The user name assigned for the PPPoE tunnel. (Range: 1-63
alphanumeric characters)
PPPoE Password – The password assigned for the PPPoE tunnel. (Range: 1-63
alphanumeric characters)
Confirm Password – Use this field to confirm the PPPoE password.
PPPoE Service Name – The service name assigned for the PPPoE tunnel. The
service name is normally optional, but may be required by some service providers.
(Range: 1-63 alphanumeric characters)
IP Allocation Mode – This field specifies how IP adresses for the PPPoE tunnel are
configured on the RJ-45 interface. The allocation mode depends on the type of
service provided by the PPPoE server. If automatic mode is selected, DHCP is used
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