Add PPPoE Profiles on RV180 and RV180W

Objectives

PPPoE profiles offers a convenient way to maintain multiple PPPoE accounts, which can then be associated with the WAN interface. The PPPoE profile is referenced on the WAN Configuration page. The Profiles Table lists the available PPPoE profiles and some attributes associated with each profile. This document explains how to add PPPoE profiles on RV180 and RV180W.

Applicable Devices

• RV180
• RV180W

Steps of Procedure

Step 1. Use the Router Configuration utility to choose Networking >WAN (Internet) >  PPPoE Profiles. The PPPoE Profiles page opens.

Step 2. In the PPPoE Profiles page, click Add to add the PPPoE credentials.

Step 3. In the Add / Edit PPPoE Profile Configuration page, enter the Profile Name in the Profile name filed.

• Username — Enter the Username.

• Password — Enter the Password.

Step 4. Choose an authentication type from the drop down menu.

• Auto-negotiate — Device sets speed, duplex mode, and flow control.

• PAP — Password Authentication Procedure (PAP) is an authentication measure that uses a normal password.

• CHAP — Challenge-Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP) is more secure version of PAP.

• MS-CHAP — Microsoft version of CHAP.

• MS-CHAPv2 — More secure version of MS-CHAP.

Step 5. Choose the connection type.

• Keep Connected  — This sets the connection to be on all the time.

• Idle Time  — The connection is automatically ended if it is idle for a specified number of minutes. Enter the number of minutes in the Idle Time field. This feature is useful if your ISP charges you based on the amount of time that you are connected.

Step 6. Click Save to save the changes.