Using Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) and a broadband modem, LAN clients can gain individual authenticated access to high-speed data networks. By combining Ethernet and Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), PPPoE provides an efficient way to create a separate connection to a remote server for each user. Access, billing, and choice of service are managed on a per-user basis, rather than a per-site basis. Clients can create both dial-up and dial-on-demand connections using PPPoE.
Requests for Comments (RFCs) are an evolving series of technical reports, proposals for protocols, and protocol standards used by the Internet community. PPPoE is defined in RFCs published by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and other working groups. The following is an example of a PPPoE RFC:
RFC number - 2516A
Title - Method for Transmitting PPP Over Ethernet (PPPoE)
You can obtain RFCs from the RFC Editor Web site. This Web site is currently maintained by members of the Information Sciences Institute (ISI) who publish a classified listing of all RFCs. RFCs are classified as one of the following: approved Internet standards, proposed Internet standards (circulated in draft form for review), Internet best practices, or For Your Information (FYI) documents.
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For more information, see To make a broadband connection using Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE).