Configuring PPPoE

This section describes how to configure a PPPoE instance.

Creating PPPoE

To create a PPPoE instance, take the following steps:

  1. On the Navigation pane, click Configure > Network > Network to visit the Network page.
  2. On the Task tab in the right auxiliary pane, click PPPoE.
  3. In the PPPoE List dialog, click New. In the PPPoE Configuration dialog, configure options.
    • PPPoE name: Specifies a name for the PPPoE instance.
    • Username: Specifies a username.
    • Password: Specifies the corresponding password.
    • Conform password: Enter the password again to make confirmation.
    • Idle interval: Automatic connection. If the PPPoE interface has been idling (no traffic) for a certain period, i.e., the specified idle interval, system will disconnect the Internet connection; if the interface requires Internet access, system will connect to Internet automatically. The value range is 0 to 10000 minutes. The default value is 30.
    • Re-connect interval: If the PPPoE connection has been disconnected due to any reasons for a certain period, i.e., the specified re-connect interval, system will try to re-connect automatically. The value range is 0 to 10000 seconds. The default value is 0, which means the function is disabled.
    • Access concentrator: Specifies a name for the concentrator.
    • Authentication: Security appliance will have to pass PPPoE authentication when trying to connect to a PPPoE server. The supported authentication methods include CHAP, PAP and Any (the default, anyone between CHAP and PAP). To configure a PPPoE authentication method, click the authentication you want to select. The configured authentication must be the same with that configured in the PPPoE server.
    • Netmask: Specifies a netmask for the IP address obtained via PPPoE.
    • Distance: Specifies a route distance. The value range is 1 to 255. The default value is 1.
    • Weight: Specifies a route weight. The value range is 1 to 255. The default value is 1.
    • Service: Specifies allowed service. The specified service must be the same with that provided by the PPPoE server. If no service is specified, security appliance will accept any service returned from the server automatically.
    • Static IP: You can specify a static IP address and negotiate to use this address to avoid IP change. To specify a static IP address, type it into the Static IP box.
    • OK: Saves the changes and returns to the previous dialog/page.
    • Cancel: Cancels the changes and returns to the previous dialog/page.
  4. Click OK to save your settings.

Editing PPPoE

To edit a PPPoE instance, take the following steps:

  1. On the Navigation pane, click Configure > Network > Network to visit the Network page.
  2. On the Task tab in the right auxiliary pane, click PPPoE.
  3. Select a PPPoE instance from the PPPoE list, and click Edit. In the PPPoE Configuration dialog, modify according to your need.
    • PPPoE name: Specifies a name for PPPoE instance.
    • Username: Specifies a username.
    • Password: Specifies PPPoE user's password.
    • Conform password: Enter the password again to make confirmation.
    • Idle interval: Automatic connection. If the PPPoE interface has been idling (no traffic) for a certain period, i.e., the specified idle interval, system will disconnect the Internet connection; if the interface requires Internet access, system will connect to Internet automatically. The value range is 0 to 10000 minutes. The default value is 30.
    • Re-connect interval: If the PPPoE connection has been disconnected due to any reasons for a certain period, i.e., the specified re-connect interval, system will try to re-connect automatically. The value range is 0 to 10000 seconds. The default value is 0, which means the function is disabled.
    • Access concentrator: Specifies a name for the concentrator.
    • Authentication: Security appliance will have to pass PPPoE authentication when trying to connect to a PPPoE server. The supported authentication methods include CHAP, PAP and Any (the default, anyone between CHAP and PAP). To configure a PPPoE authentication method, click the authentication you want to select. The configured authentication must be the same with that configured in the PPPoE server.
    • Netmask: Specifies a netmask for the IP address obtained via PPPoE.
    • Distance: Specifies a route distance. The value range is 1 to 255. The default value is 1.
    • Weight: Specifies a route weight. The value range is 1 to 255. The default value is 1.
    • Service: Specifies allowed service. The specified service must be the same with that provided by the PPPoE server. If no service is specified, security appliance will accept any service returned from the server automatically.
    • Static IP: You can specify a static IP address and negotiate to use this address to avoid IP change. To specify a static IP address, type it in the text box.
    • OK: Saves the changes and returns to the previous dialog/page.
    • Cancel: Cancels the changes and returns to the previous dialog/page.
  4. Click OK to to save your changes.

Connecting/Disconnecting PPPoE

To connect/disconnect a PPPoE connection, take the following steps:

  1. On the Navigation pane, click Configure > Network > Network to visit the Network page.
  2. On the Task tab in the right auxiliary pane, click PPPoE.
  3. Select a PPPoE instance from the PPPoE list, and click Connection/Disconnect.

Deleting PPPoE

To delete a PPPoE instance, take the following steps:

  1. On the Navigation pane, click Configure > Network > Network to visit the Network page.
  2. On the Task tab in the right auxiliary pane, click PPPoE.
  3. Select a PPPoE instance from the PPPoE list, and click Delete.