User guide

Chapter 6 – RouteFinder Software
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder RF850/860 User Guide (PN S000400E) 90
Network Setup > PPPoE
Network Setup > PPPoE
PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) is a specification for connecting multiple computer users on an
Ethernet local area network to a remote site through DSL or cable modems or similar devices. PPPoE can be
used to have an office or building-full of users share a common Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), cable modem, or
wireless connection to the internet. PPPoE combines the Point-to-Point (PPP), commonly used in dialup
connections, with the Ethernet protocol which support multiple users in a local area network.
Important: If DHCP client is enabled, the PPPoE cannot be used. The internet connection can be either PPPoE
or DHCP client at any given time.
PPPoE when Load Balancing is Disabled
PPPoE when Load Balancing is Enabled
PPPoE on eth1 (WAN)
Enable PPPoE on eth1 or Enable PPPoE on WANLINK1 (eth1)
To enable PPPoE on eth1, check the corresponding box. This will enable the interface connected to
the ADSL modem (this will be the interface to the internet).
User Name
This field defines the ADSL User Name given by the ISP.
Password
The user’s password must be entered in this field.
MTU
The value entered here will cause PPPoE to set the TCP maximum segment size. The default value
is 1412. The allowed range of values is 536 to 1452.
DNS Address from Peer
Check this box if you want to obtain DNS server addresses from the peer (i.e., the ISP).
Save
Click Save to activate these settings.