how to configure a Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) connection In windows server 2003

Purpose:

The purpose of this article is to teach you how to configure a Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) connection In windows server 2003.

 

PPPoE:

Windows Server 2003 includes a built-in PPPoE client. This is typically a high-speed connection that involves hardware such as a cable modem or Digital Subscriber Line (DSL). Some ISP’s refer an internet cable connection as PPPoE connection.

 

 

To create a PPPoE Connection

You can install the PPPoE client the same way that you install other dial-up networking connections. To create a PPPoE client connection, follow these steps:

1.            Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. In Control Panel, double-click Network Connections.

 

2.            Click New Connection Wizard, and then click Next in the New Connection Wizard.

 

 

3.            Click Connect to the Internet, and then click Next.

 

4.            Click Connect using a broadband connection that requires a user name and password, and then click Next.

 

5.            In the ISP Name box, type the ISP name that your Internet service provider (ISP) has provided, and then click Next.

 

6.         On the Connection Availability page, if you want to allow this connection to be available for all users, Click Anyone's use or if you want to restrict this connection to your own use Click My use only and Click Next.

 

7.            In the User name box, type the user name that the ISP has provided.

8.            In the Password box, type the password that the ISP has provided.

9.            In the Confirm password box, retype the password that the ISP has provided.

 

10.        You can also Make this the default Internet connection, by selecting or clearing the check box. Click Next and then click Finish.

 

 

 

 

Summary:

You have successfully created a PPPoE connection and now you can connect to your ISP.