The PPPoE feature only needs to use the existing LAN port on any model of the P-Series router (except P1705). Note that the WAN interfaces/modules are not used with PPPoE.
Connect the DSL modem's LAN port to the ethernet HUB. Note: DSL modems have a crossover (mdi-x) LAN port. Make sure to use a crossover LAN cable to connect to the HUB's mdi port, or use a straight through LAN cable and connect it to the HUB's mdi-x port.
Connect the P-Series router's mdi LAN port to the HUB's mdi port using a straight through LAN cable.
Connect all PC Clients to the HUB's mdi ports using a straight through LAN cable.
Note: For all PC Clients, configure the gateway IP address. The gateway address will be the P-Series router LAN IP address or you can the DHCP Server feature in the P-Series router in order to assign dynamic IP addresses to your PC Clients.
The following PPPOE configuration example is using a single LAN interface on the P-Series router. Configure only the following options. Assume the rest to be factory default settings.
From the main menu, select the following menus and selections:
Configuration menu
Interfaces set-up menu
LAN set-up menu
Note: If you are prompted for "Set Reference LAN interface (1 or 2), indicate '1' otherwise continue with next step.
IP set-up menu
IP address [LAN IP address] [size of subnet mask]
Press the TAB key 3 times.
Connections set-up menu
Remote site setup
Edit remote site
For the 'Remote site id or alias', enter the word 'pppoe'.
For the Template id, enter the word 'none'.
Primary connection [Leased]
Note: If this is a P840 series router, also change Connection [single_link].
Connection set-up menu
Primary link [Lan or Lan1]
Press the TAB key.
Protocol set-up menu
IP Parameters menu
IP Routing menu
Routing protocol [none]
Auto default route [enabled]
Press the TAB key.
NAT enabled [enabled]
Press the TAB key 2 times.
Security parameters menu
Outgoing user name [enter the isp provided username]
Outgoing PAP password [enter the isp provided PAP password]
and / or
Outgoing CHAP secret [enter the isp provided CHAP password]
Press the = key to return to the main menu.
Configuration menu
Packet Services set-up menu
IP Routing set-up menu
IP Routes menu
Default gateway [pppoe]
Press the = key to return to the main menu.
Save configuration
Diagnostics
Soft reset - yes to reset.