Pppoe - D-Link DFL-1600 User Manual

9.4. PPPoE

and usually accepts the first offer it receives. Clients can renew or release
their IP address assignment during the lease period.
Example:
To enable the firewall acting as a DHCP client and locate external DHCP
server(s) and receive address information dynamically, follow the steps
below:
WebUI
:
Interfaces Ethernet:
Click the interface that is connected to the external network and to be used
as DHCP client.
General:
Adjust the name and addresses of the interface.
(See the example in
Check the Enable DHCP Client check box.
and then Click OK.
9.4 PPPoE
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) relies on the two widely
accepted standards: Point-to-Point protocol (PPP) and Ethernet. It is used
for connecting multiple users on an Ethernet network to the Internet
through a common serial interface, such as a single DSL line, wireless
device or cable modem. All the users over the Ethernet share a common
connection, meanwhile, the access control and service can be done on a
per-user basis.
Today, many large Internet server providers (ISPs) require customers to
connect through PPPoE to their broadband service. Using PPPoE, the
provider can easily perform the following functions for each user:
Support security and access-control – username/password
authentication is required. The provider can track IP address to a
specific user.
Automatic IP address allocation for PC users (similar to DHCP 9.3).
Configuring the firewall as a DHCP client
9.1 Ethernet)
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