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11.3.2 PPPoE Encapsulation
The P-320W v3 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 P-320W v3 (rather than individual
computers), the computers on the LAN do not need PPPoE software installed,
since the P-320W v3 does that part of the task. Furthermore, with NAT, all of the
LANs’ computers will have access.
Get
automatically
from ISP
Select this option If your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address. This
is the default selection.
Use Fixed IP
Address
Select this option If the ISP assigned a fixed IP address.
IP Address
Enter your WAN IP address in this field if you selected
Use Fixed IP
Address
.
IP Subnet
Mask
Enter the
IP Subnet Mask
in this field.
Gateway IP
Address
Enter a
Gateway IP Address
(if your ISP gave you one) in this field.
WAN MAC
Address
The MAC address section allows users to configure the WAN port's MAC
address by either using the P-320W v3’s MAC address, copying the
MAC address from a computer on your LAN or manually entering a MAC
address.
Spoof WAN MAC
address
Select this if you want to hide your computer’s MAC address. Enter the
MAC address you want to use and click
Clone MAC
.
Clear the check box to use the factory assigned default MAC Address.
Apply
Click
Apply
to save your changes back to the P-320W v3.
Reset
Click
Reset
to begin configuring this screen afresh.
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Network > WAN > Internet Connection: Ethernet Encapsulation
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Summary of Contents for P-320W v3
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Page 8: ...Safety Warnings P 320W v3 User s Guide 8 ...
Page 10: ...Contents Overview P 320W v3 User s Guide 10 ...
Page 18: ...Table of Contents P 320W v3 User s Guide 18 ...
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Page 24: ...Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your P 320W v3 P 320W v3 User s Guide 24 ...
Page 36: ...Chapter 2 Introducing the Web Configurator P 320W v3 User s Guide 36 ...
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Page 72: ...Chapter 4 Wireless LAN P 320W v3 User s Guide 72 ...
Page 76: ...Chapter 5 Wireless Client Mode P 320W v3 User s Guide 76 ...
Page 88: ...Chapter 7 LAN P 320W v3 User s Guide 88 ...
Page 104: ...Chapter 10 VLAN P 320W v3 User s Guide 104 ...
Page 105: ...105 PART III Security Firewall 117 Content Filtering 125 ...
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Page 116: ...Chapter 11 WAN P 320W v3 User s Guide 116 ...
Page 124: ...Chapter 12 Firewall P 320W v3 User s Guide 124 ...
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Page 134: ...Chapter 14 Static Route P 320W v3 User s Guide 134 ...
Page 140: ...Chapter 15 Remote Management P 320W v3 User s Guide 140 ...
Page 154: ...Chapter 16 Universal Plug and Play UPnP P 320W v3 User s Guide 154 ...
Page 155: ...155 PART V Maintenance and Troubleshooting System 157 Logs 163 Product Specifications 193 ...
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Page 178: ...Chapter 18 Logs P 320W v3 User s Guide 178 ...
Page 184: ...Chapter 19 Tools P 320W v3 User s Guide 184 ...
Page 192: ...Chapter 20 Troubleshooting P 320W v3 User s Guide 192 ...
Page 196: ...Chapter 21 Product Specifications P 320W v3 User s Guide 196 ...
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Page 260: ...Index P 320W v3 User s Guide 260 ...
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