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think26872
(committed) Mon 31-Dec-12 11:20:49

Can Plusnet use PPPoE authentication on FTTC products?

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Does anyone know if I can use standard PPPoE authentication on PlusNet FTTC products?

I remember reading something about MER but I would rather use the BT supplied modem and my existing Asus RT-16 router?

Thanks

RobertoS
(sensei) Mon 31-Dec-12 11:47:01

Re: Can Plusnet use PPPoE authentication on FTTC products?

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MER is the system Sky use.

Nothing to stop you using that router with your plusnet username and password.

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yarwell
(sensei) Mon 31-Dec-12 13:06:18

Re: Can Plusnet use PPPoE authentication on FTTC products?

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FTTC is usually PPPoE

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deleted
(deleted) Wed 02-Jan-13 17:28:16

Re: Can Plusnet use PPPoE authentication on FTTC products?

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Yep, you can even connect a PC direct to the BT modem and setup a PPPoE dial-up connection to connect. Useful for diagnostic purposes... or if you have a device (like a firewall) that you want to use instead of a router.

broadbandjockey
(member) Wed 02-Jan-13 17:57:25

Re: Can Plusnet use PPPoE authentication on FTTC products?

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In reply to a post by DaveTomlinson:
Yep, you can even connect a PC direct to the BT modem and setup a PPPoE dial-up connection to connect.

Though make sure you have a software firewall running on the PC, because you'll be effectively DMZ'ing that PC directly to the untamed raw internet doing that ?

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