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diff --git a/docs/interfaces/pppoe.rst b/docs/interfaces/pppoe.rst index ef595b97..f96beb50 100644 --- a/docs/interfaces/pppoe.rst +++ b/docs/interfaces/pppoe.rst @@ -1,7 +1,8 @@ .. _pppoe-interface: +##### PPPoE -===== +##### :abbr:`PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet)` is a network protocol for encapsulating PPP frames inside Ethernet frames. It appeared in 1999, @@ -14,14 +15,14 @@ PPP facilities for authenticating the user with a username and password, predominately via the PAP protocol and less often via CHAP. Operating Modes ---------------- +=============== VyOS supports setting up PPPoE in two different ways to a PPPoE internet connection. This is due to most ISPs provide a modem that is also a wireless router. Home Users -********** +---------- In this method, the DSL Modem/Router connects to the ISP for you with your credentials preprogrammed into the device. This gives you an :rfc:`1918` @@ -34,7 +35,7 @@ few extra layers of complexity, particularly if you use some NAT or tunnel features. Business Users -************** +-------------- In order to have full control and make use of multiple static public IP addresses, your VyOS will have to initiate the PPPoE connection and control @@ -51,7 +52,7 @@ configure it to open the PPPoE session for you and your DSL Transceiver vDSL/aDSL understands. Configuration Example -~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ +^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Requirements: @@ -95,7 +96,7 @@ assigning it to the pppoe0 itself as shown here: set interfaces ethernet eth0 pppoe 0 firewall out name NET-OUT VLAN Example -++++++++++++ +"""""""""""" Some recent ISPs require you to build the PPPoE connection through a VLAN interface. One of those ISPs is e.g. Deutsche Telekom in Germany. VyOS @@ -116,7 +117,7 @@ which is the default VLAN for Deutsche Telekom: set interfaces ethernet eth0 vif 7 pppoe 0 password 'secret' Troubleshooting ---------------- +^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ .. opcmd:: disconnect interface <interface> |