Before Configuring a PPPoE Client (System Administration Guide: Resource Management and Network Services)

System Administration Guide: Resource Management and Network Services

PPPoE client implementations usually consist of the following equipment:

Personal computer or other system used by an individual
DSL modem, which is usually installed by the telephone company or Internet access provider
(Optional) A hub, if more than one client is involved, as is true for corporate DSL consumers
(Optional) A splitter, usually installed by the provider

Many different DSL configurations are possible, which depends on the user or corporation's needs and the services that are offered by the provider.

Table 30-6 Planning for PPPoE Clients


Information	Action
If setting up a home PPPoE client for an individual or yourself, get any setup information that is outside the scope of PPPoE.	Ask the telephone company or ISP if it requires any setup procedures.
If setting up PPPoE clients at a corporate site, get the names of users to get PPPoE clients. If you configure remote PPPoE clients, it might be your responsibility to give users information for getting DSL equipment into their homes.	Ask management at your company for a list of authorized users.
Find out what interfaces are available on the PPPoE client.	Run the `ifconfig -a` command on each machine for interface names.
(Optional) Get the password for the PPPoE client.	Ask users for passwords that they prefer or assign them. Note that this password is used for link authentication, not for UNIX login.