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    [solved] PPPoE connection over an interface which already has an IP-configuration

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    • Bob.DigB Offline
      Bob.Dig LAYER 8
      last edited by Bob.Dig

      Can you run a PPPoE connection over an interface which already has an IP-configuration, lets say dhcp?

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        viragomann @Bob.Dig
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        @bob-dig
        Yes. Many people who run PPPoE have an additional IP configuration on the same network port to access the modem.

        Go to Interfaces > Assignments > PPPs, hit Add, select PPPoE from link type drop-down and the respective interface.
        Enter your credentials and a description below and save the settings.
        The PPPoE connection should be established immediately if the settings are correct.

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        • stephenw10S Online
          stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
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          You wouldn't normally use PPPoE on an interface configured as DHCP but you could.

          What exactly are you trying to do?

          Steve

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            Bob.Dig LAYER 8 @stephenw10
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            @stephenw10 There is a router that also allows PPPoE Passthrough and I want to use only one connection.

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            • stephenw10S Online
              stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
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              Putting a device in passthrough mode like that usually disables DHCP but if it doesn't I see no reason why it wouldn't work. I have configured static IPs on PPPoE parent NICs to access the modem many times. I have that setup here.

              Steve

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