ZyWALL 2 and ZyWALL 2WE

For the service provider, PPPoE offers an access and authentication method that works with existing access control systems (for example Radius). PPPoE provides a login and authentication method that the existing Microsoft Dial-Up Networking software can activate, and therefore requires no new learning or procedures for Windows users.

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 ZyWALL (rather than individual computers), the computers on the LAN do not need PPPoE software installed, since the ZyWALL does that part of the task. Furthermore, with NAT, all of the LANs’ computers will have access.

9.4.1Configuring the PPPoE Client

If you enable PPPoE in menu 4, you will see the next screen. For more information on PPPoE, please see the Appendices.

Menu 4 - Internet Access Setup

ISP's Name= ChangeMe

Encapsulation= PPPoE

Service Type= N/A

My Login=

My Password= ********

Idle Timeout= 100

IP Address Assignment= Dynamic

IP Address= N/A

IP Subnet Mask= N/A

Gateway IP Address= N/A

Network Address Translation= Full Feature

Press ENTER to Confirm or ESC to Cancel:

Figure 9-3 Internet Access Setup (PPPoE)Table 9-3 New Fields in Menu 4 (PPPoE) screen

FIELD

DESCRIPTION

EXAMPLE

 

 

 

Encapsulation

Press [SPACE BAR] and then press [ENTER] to choose PPPoE.

PPPoE

 

The encapsulation method influences your choices in the IP

 

 

Address field.

 

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Internet Access