Pix 501 PPPoE

patrickhenderson · ‎02-04-2002

Can someone explain why I need this for my ADSL connection. I have a ADSL modem configured which I am about to change for a ADSL Router.

What's the reason for PPPoE in my firewall ? Thought authentication was done via the Modem/Router.

Also what version of Pix 501 supports PPPoE. I have just bought one.

Can anyone clear this up.

Regards

Patrick

jerry.roy · ‎02-05-2002

If your Modem or router already does PPPoE, then you do not need the 501 to do the Authentication. If you normally have to do the Auth via a piece of Crappy software, then it makes more sense for the device to do it than you yourself. The 501 does not Curently support PPPoE last I read. You will have to go to their site to confirm.

patrickhenderson · ‎02-05-2002

thanks for that reply.

I think the 501 is due for pppoe in Q1 2002. Which I guess is now!

Anyway I'll let my Modem do the ADSL authentication and let the firewall do what I bought it for..

Regards

Patrick