Setting up PPPoE

Some broadband Internet providers use a technology called Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) which provides secure access to your broadband connection. The added security typically means a little more work for you.

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Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) is a common protocol used for dial-up connections to the Internet. If you use a dial-up modem to access the Internet, you are probably doing so over PPP.


A handy feature most home network routers use is the ability to set up PPPoE once, so that you won't have to sign in each time you want to use the Internet. All you need to do is enter a username and pass word, which will authenticate you as a user and make the connection. Routers vary slightly by manufacturer, but here's the general idea, using a Netgear MR314.

This router offers a wizard menu (Figure 10.20) that takes you through the basic setup of the hardware. One menu screen offers a form in which you can provide the PPPoE information that your ISP gives you (Figure 10.21).

Figure 10.20. This Netgear wireless access point and router includes a wizard menu that will walk you through basic setup, accessed through a Web browser.

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Figure 10.21. To enable PPPoE, you enter your username and password, which your ISP provides you.

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Not all routers support PPPoE. So if your broadband ISP uses PPPoE, make sure to buy a wireless access point/router or standalone router that offers support for PPPoEmany do. Happy surfing!



Complete Home Wireless Networking. Windows XP Edition
Complete Home Wireless Networking. Windows XP Edition
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