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Re: [PLUG] Ethernet/DSL setup question
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On Wednesday 14 March 2001 17:18, you wrote:
> >
> > Is your ISP Verizon? If so, they don't use TCP/IP-- rather they use an
> > amazingly stupid protocol called "PPP oh Ehernet" or PPPoE. The good
news is
> > that Linux supports it. The bad news is it's a little more involved than
> > TCP/IP. There is a link to the HOWTO on PhillyLUG's website.
> >
>
> I thought PPPoE would use IP as the Network Layer Protocol. Isn't this the
> case for normal PPP dialup connections too ?
Yeah but there's a specific kernel bit to compile (as a module or not). I'm
not sure how to implement, though-- 'cos I hate PPPoE and have never used it.
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