Configuring PPP over Ethernet > Creating a PPPoE Subinterface

Creating a PPPoE Subinterface

To create a PPPoE subinterface:

1. From the Device-wide Explorer, select PPPoE Interfaces, right-click, and select List All.

All existing PPPoE interfaces appear in the list area.

2. From the list, select a PPPoE interface, right-click, select Create, and click PPPoE Sub Interfaces.

The Create PPPoE Sub Interface dialog box appears.

3. Set PPPoE subinterface parameters (Table 82).

 Table 82:  PPPoE Subinterface Parameters

 Parameter
 Description

 Name

 Identifies the interface; generated automatically


 Alias

 Description of the interface; 0-15 characters; default: blank


 IfIndex

 Identifies the interface on the particular line interface; generated automatically


 Operational

 Current operational status of the interface


 Administrative

 Desired status of the interface: Up/Down; default: Up



 

4. Click OK.
   

   NOTE: For information about creating a PPP interface on a PPPoE subinterface, see Chapter 26, Configuring PPP.