Configuring PPPoE connections

Kerio Control supports PPPoEA type of tunneled link, which is established over top of a physical network interface. (Point-to-point protocol over Ethernet). Some Internet providers use PPPoE to create tunnels for connecting you to the Internet.

Configure a PPPoE interface if your provider requires this protocol. You can:

• Establish a single Internet link by configuring a PPPoE mode in the Internet interface.
• Create another interface to the Internet by adding a PPPoE tunnel.

Prerequisities

You need the following information from your provider:

• Username
• Password

Configuring PPPoE mode in the Internet interface

Configuring PPPoE mode in the Internet interface is recommended if you use a single Internet link. The advantage is using only one interface.

1. In the administration interface, go to Interfaces.
2. Double-click on the Internet interface.
3. Select PPPoE mode.
4. In the PPPoE Interface Properties dialog, type a new interface name.
5. Type the username and password.
6. Click OK.
7. Click Apply.

The new connection is displayed as Up in the Interfaces section. The Internet connection is established.

Configuring PPPoE tunnel

If you need to create another interface to the Internet, use these instructions:

1. In the administration interface, go to Interfaces.
2. Click Add > PPPoE.
3. In the PPPoE Interface Properties dialog, type a new interface name.
4. The Interface Group leave as it is. You can change it later.
5. On tab Dialing Settings, select the interface.

6. Type the username and password from your provider.
7. Set time intervals in which the connection should be established persistently and when it should be disconnected. Out of these intervals, the link demands manual dialing. The link can be hung up automatically after defined period of idleness.

The new tunnel is displayed as Up in the Interfaces section. The Internet connection is established.