Detailed description of PPPoE configuration of broadband connections

We know that PPPoE is a point-to-point transmission protocol in Ethernet. So how can I use PPPoE to configure a broadband connection? Here we will introduce this process in detail. Some broadband ISPInternet service providers) Use PPPoEPoint to Point Protocol over Ethernet on the network to verify the user's computer. Therefore, if the ISP asks you to provide the user name and password for Internet access, it is likely to adopt the PPPoE protocol. These ISPs will provide users with relevant software to start the PPPoE Protocol of their computers. In some cases, these software is not updated or upgraded in a timely manner for Windows XP. However, users can still use broadband connection because Windows XP does not require additional software to start PPPoE. The operating system provides support for this Protocol. You can use the software provided by the ISP or the Integrated PPPoE Support feature built in Windows XP.

Tip: if the software provided by the ISP is not updated for Windows XP, When you upgrade the operating system or try to install the software after the system upgrade, the system displays an error message. Users should request IS to provide them with a software version compatible with Windows XP, or use Windows XP's built-in PPPoE support to create broadband connections.

Configure a broadband connection for PPPoE in Windows XP

Click Start), select Control Panel), then click Network and Internet connection Network and Internet Connections), and then click Network connection Network Connections ).

On the Network task tab, click Create a new connection), and then click Next ).

Click connect to the Internet), and then click Next ).

Click "Setup my connection manually" and then click "Next ).

Click Connect using a broadband connection that requires a user name and password ).

In the Connection Name dialog box, enter the ISP Name as the Connection Name, and then click Next ).

In the Internet Account Information dialog box shown in figure 1 below, enter the user name and password. You can use the check boxes below to specify whether the above user name and password are valid for all users. By default, whether to enable Internet Connection Firewall in network connection is enabled ). Select based on the actual situation and click Next ).

PPPoE configuration broadband connection Figure 1 configuration of Internet Account Information

In the complete Connection Wizard Completing the Connection Wizard) dialog box, review the options. If you need to modify any of these settings, you can click Back multiple times as needed), and then make relevant changes until all the settings are correct, and then click Finish ).

Finally, in the Connect dialog box, click Connect) to try a network connection.