DSL Extreme → Re: PPPoE vs DHCP

The biggest advantage to DHCP that I see is for users who connect directly to their modem. XP doesn't "seamlessly" handle PPPoE connections, you have to do some kludgy stuff like put the dial-up connection in your startup group, as opposed to it just being "always on" like it's supposed to be.

If you have a router the differences are minimal.

I remember the flack PPPoE got back when DSL providers adopted it, so I've never been a fan but I haven't had any problems with my DSLX connection via PPPoE. Just looking to streamline any handshaking that takes place. What would I need to request from them if I wanted to go DHCP?