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diff --git a/docs/interfaces/pppoe.rst b/docs/interfaces/pppoe.rst index 883a3c5d..c4eb2d8f 100644 --- a/docs/interfaces/pppoe.rst +++ b/docs/interfaces/pppoe.rst @@ -8,8 +8,9 @@ There are two main ways to setup VyOS to connect over a PPPoE internet connectio **First Method:** (Common for Homes) -In this method, the DSL Modem/Router connects to the DSL ISP for you with your credentials preprogrammed into the device and it gives you a local IP address such as 192.168.1.0/24 be default. -For home networks this is usually fine and saves you trouble but if you want to run a configuration of your own controlled by VyOS, this would mean a Double Firewall, a Double NAT, and double Router as both the DSL Modem/Router and the VyOS would act as firewalls, NATs, and Routers and if you try to do more then just browse Web Sites this will usually cause you trouble. +In this method, the DSL Modem/Router connects to the ISP for you with your credentials preprogrammed into the device. This gives you an RFC1918_ address, such as 192.168.1.0/24 by default. + +For a simple home network using just the ISP's equipment, this is usually desirable. But if you want to run VyOS as your firewall and router, this will result in having a double NAT and firewall setup. This results in a few extra layers of complexity, particularly if you use some NAT or tunnel features. **Second Method:** (Common for Businesses) @@ -77,3 +78,5 @@ This command shows the same log as without the 'tail' option but only starts wit .. code-block:: sh show interfaces pppoe 0 log tail + +.. _RFC1918: https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc1918 |