Hi
06 Nov 2000, "Thomas Mueller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
TM>> and what about cable connections?
Ricsi>> it depends ... usually you only need an ethernetcard + a
Ricsi>> packetdriver
TM> I think PPP over Ethernet is shortened to PPPoE?
yes
TM> Does DSL always come via PPPoE?
I'm not sure, but IMHO yes
TM> Does or can cable Internet access come via PPPoE?
For cable it is not needed.
(DSL is a fast telephone line, so you still need PPP ...
cable emulates ethernet directly, so there's no need for PPP
also you have to dial in with DSL, whereas you are allways conected with
cable ....)
CU, Ricsi
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