Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) Protocols

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) Protocols

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.

PPPoE RFCs

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)

Obtaining RFCs

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.

Notes

• Web addresses can change, so you might be unable to connect to the Web site or sites mentioned here.

• PPPoE is supported on clients running Microsoft® Windows® XP. All members of the Windows Server 2003 family can connect to and route PPPoE traffic. However, they cannot accept an incoming PPPoE connection.

For more information, see Make a broadband connection using Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE).