Cisco → 678 and PPPoE

I have a Cisco678 (using DMT). I know how to config the router, but my ISP (Verizon) uses PPPoE. Does this mean I have to configure it for RADIUS authentication, PPP, or what? Of course I get the "We don't support networks, blah blah, blah..."

Thanks for the help!

The 678 doesnt do PPPoE.

You have two ways of getting it to work...
You can program the Cisco 678 for bridging, and use PPPoE client like WinPoet or EnterNet on your PC to make the connection (what joy!). Then network it with a second NIC, and connection sharing software like ICS, WinProxy, Sygate, etc. (Oh! frabjous joy!)
Or you can program the Cisco 678 for bridging, and use a Linksys, or D-Link, or other DSL router to make the PPPoE connection, and connect multiple computers...

What a pain in the butt. So the basically the 678 is useless since it can't provide PPPoE, so I'd be better using a ported PPPoE client on a linux box to provide the connection and NAT? That's the whole reason for me using the Cisco, just for the NAT capabilities. Ugh, now what!

Thanks!

You could always try a different ISP. The Cisco 678 is a good piece of equipment. Why let it go unused? (The Linksys isn't a bad idea either)

My isp uses ppoe, dmt full. it works just fine. my advice to u would be get the config for the router your isp does use. it will tell all. or visit the forum for your service provider and ask for info about the router they use. here is a link to qwest setup: »www.users.qwest.net/~rlutton/ADSL/inde..

here is my config setup:

set nvram erase
write
set password exec
set password enable
set dhcp server enabled
set nat enabled
set web disable

set ppp restart enabled
set ppp wan0-0 ipcp 0.0.0.0
set ppp wan0-0 login
set ppp wan0-0 password
write
reboot

you have to be logged in and in enable mode to do this. give it a try, none of this is permanent............

OH!!!! u have to use the serial cable that comes with the router, use hyperterminal. otherwise it wont work......

lets try this again, apparently u cant use certain symbols here:

set nvram erase
write
set password exec :whateveru choose:
set password enable :whateveruchoose:
set dhcp server enabled
set nat enabled
set web disable
:it will ask you to reboot, do it and login enable, pickup were u left off:
set ppp restart enabled
set ppp wan0-0 ipcp 0.0.0.0
set ppp wan0-0 login :your log in name:
set ppp wan0-0 password :your password:
write
reboot

the colons are coments or input from u is needed.....

I also have Qwest and it's PPPoA. I don't think that will work with PPPoE. You would have to enable bridging...

set nvram erase
write
reboot

set bridging rfc 1483 enabled
set bridging management enabled
_____________________________
write
reboot
(for CAP)
_____________________________
set interface wan0-0 close
set interface wan0-0 vpi ? (check with ISP)
set interface wan0-0 vci ? (check with ISP)
set interface wan0-0 open
write
reboot
(for DMT)

This still leaves a lot of room for error and isn't nearly as easy to get to work as it would seem. However, you can setup a Linksys router to use PPPoE and with bridging enabled on your Cisco,you should be able to establish a connection. Just be sure you have all the info you need from your ISP.