ABSTRACT

Came out in late 1998, Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPP over Ethernet, PPPoE) technology was developed jointly based on IETF RFC by Redback Networks company, client software developer RouterWare company and the subsidiary of Worldcom-UUNET Technologies company. Its main purpose is combining the most economical LAN technology, extendibility and management control functions of Ethernet and Point to Point Protocol together. It allows service providers to provide more user-friendly support in multi-user broadband access services through digital subscriber line, cable modem or wireless connections, etc.