WAP and PPPoE

[txhackerz]

If I am only looking to wirelessly network one computer can I come out from my DSL modem into a WAP and still be able to connect via PPPoE on my Computer or will I need a router?

 

[JackMDS]

Access Points (AP) are usually more expensive than Wireless Cable/DSL Routers.

PPPOE software is quirky even under normal condition.

Here you have a good deal (can run 11/22Mb/sec.). Wireless Cable/DSL Router and a PCMCIA card combo that is less expensive than AP alone.

D-Link AirPlus? DI-614+/DWL-650+ Enhanced 2.4GHz Wireless Notebook Bundle $89.

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On PPPOE:

PPPOE software is a ?Dial in Type", it initiates and keeps the connection alive while you are surfing.

The implementation of the PPOOE software used by most ISPs is unfortunately quirky.

I would suggest to any one with PPPOE DSL to buy a Cable/DSL Router even if they don't have a Network.

For the price you get Hardware Firewall, and Hardware PPPOE "keep alive", DHCP server, $ port Switch, and more

Unfortunately most DSL ISPs do not give you an ID and password over the phone, they want you to get it online.

In such a case use single computer connected to the DSL Modem. Install their PPPOE software and establish an account. In the process you will be given ID and Password (write them down)

Once you have an account connect your Cable/DSL Router to the DSL Modem, and plug your computers to the Router.

Log onto the Router?s configuration Menus. In the PPPOE menu type Username and Password, make sure that the PPPOE option is checked. Set the Router to obtain IP automatically.

As long as you don't switch off the DSL Modem, and the Router you are connected "forever" (the computer can be switched off). If you switch the Modem, and the Router off, when you switch them on again, it will take about 30-50 seconds to the Modem to obtain connection, and the Router will automatically connect to the DSL ISP.

You can uninstall WINPOET and Netscape (or whatever software they dished you).
Or if you want you can leave them installed; (The software PPPOE appears as another Dialup connection, in the Browser). Just make sure that the Internet Browser is set to use LAN, otherwise it will keep using the PPPOE.

The Router's PPPOE capacity is independent from the Computer, and it keeps the connection alive.

Working through the Router should yield faster (5%-10%), and smoother Internet connection.

 

[ktwebb]

Modem to AP with a crossover cable. Just make sure you disable the AP as a DHCP client, assuming it is setup that way by default. It will simply pass packets. Should work fine, however you might as well by the router. Not for the PPPoE, but assuming I understand your setup correctly, you'd use the NAT firewall and a couple of other functions the SOHO routing interface would allow.