What is PPPoE?

[Techno]

I just received my new Ugate 3200P Cable/DSL router and was reading some stuff off the box and it says it supports PPPoE. I have no clue what it is. Anyone know?

Thanks

 

[imhotepmp]

PPPoE
Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet(I think)

Its a protocol mainly used for DSL. Thats as much as I know
Maybe someone could elaborate further.

edit:
DSL Reports
search for pppoe, I cant link directly to the page.

imhotep(MP)

 

[aircooled]

PPPoE, as imhotepmp noted, is Point to Point Protocal over Ethernet.

Typically, alot of DSL providers use it. Is uses software like WinPoet or RASpoet to log you on and supply an IP address when you use DSL. Your router gives you the ability to store this PPPoE logon info internally eliminating the need to use this horrible software to use DSL.

For the most detailed information go here Carrick Solutions

 

[xtreme2k]

I thought WinPoet is rather a Virtual Private Network thingy and not a PPPoE drive. NTS Ethernet is their true PPPoE support, also RASPPPoE.

 

[Kevinjm]

=Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet=

-KeVin-

 

[Taz4158]

<< I thought WinPoet is rather a Virtual Private Network thingy and not a PPPoE drive >>


WinPoet is a PPPOE interface. I prefer RASPPPOE myself.

 

[ZeroBurn]

i had a lot of problems with PPPoE until i started using RASPPPoE, helped quite a bit of my disconnect problems w/ pacbell.

 

[xtreme2k]

Is WinPoet also from NTS?

If it is, I am wondering what is the difference between NTS WinPoet and NTS Enternet?

 

[Cosmic_Horror]

i use RASPPPOE and find it very good, logs on much faster and seems more stable than the software supplied by my telco for adsl.

 

[G14]

WinPoet ( www.WindRiver.com ) is a brand name (version) of PPPoE software. RASPPPoE is just another version of PPPoE software. PPPoE is essentially dial up software for dsl.

 

[Taz4158]

<< i use RASPPPOE and find it very good, logs on much faster and seems more stable than the software supplied by my telco for adsl >>


Much smaller as well. It's only 100K.

 

[ALstonLoong]

do you guys know where to download raspppoe?

alston

 

[HDRick]

Heres where you can get raspppoeRASPPPOE

 

[ALstonLoong]

thanks hdrick ....

 

[Gunbuster]

All this PPoE and PPoA is lame, XDSL started out as a allways on connection and now the providers want you to use silly little &quot;dial up&quot; applets every time you want use internet.

 

[Packet]

Eww, RASPPoE doesn't support NT

 

[Gatsby]

PPPoE tries to be real DSL but it fails so miserably its not even funny.
I have an advertised 640K line but I only get 480k.
Well its also verizon so...

Gatsby - 759

 

[BT7990]

Raspppoe is a more stable protocol. Less problems than the WinPoet software and no conflicts ( too many problems w/Win2K ). I'm using Verizon and switched to it about 6 months ago, and could not be happier. Highly recommended....

 

[Philly C]

Doesn't the router just connect for you anyway so you don't have to &quot;dail-up&quot;?

 

[PCAddict]

PPPoE is suck. However, switching from that awful WinPoet crap to RASPPPoE has made my Verizon DSL connection perform better. It also get 480K-495K out of my 640K service. :|

 

[ALstonLoong]

Emm..guys i have download the raspppoe ...so i dont have to uninstall my ethernet right? Just add a protocol right?

alston

 

[Philly C]

Ok, I have a question. How do you use RASPPoE if you're router is already using regular PPoe?

 

[aircooled]

If you set-up PPPoE in the router you do not need RASPPPoE or WinPoet or any other software. Just punch the info into the router and surf away!

 

[Killbat]

Our ADSL is bridged, so nya.

 

[Instigator]

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