PPP over Ethernet

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Information on PPP over Ethernet

PPP over Ethernet uses PPP over an Ethernet network. PPP over Ethernet is sometimes used on broadband Internet connections.
     The use of PPP over Ethernet adds extra overhead to the Ethernet frame, reducing the maximum frame length from 1500 bytes to 1492 bytes.

Manufacturers of PPP over Ethernet

Brands of PPP over Ethernet include:
  • 3Com.  Products from 3Com include ADSL Switch, xDSL Switch, Wireless DSL Access, PPP over Ethernet and Ethernet Switch
  • Netgear.  Products from Netgear include Broadband Modem, NAT Router, Wireless DSL Access, ADSL Modem and Bridge
  • Dlink.  Products from Dlink include NAT Router, ADSL Switch, NAT Firewall, Ethernet Router and DSL Router


Other topics in our resources on Broadband Internet related to PPP over Ethernet include: 
 
  • PPP (Point-to-point Protocol)
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  • Ethernet
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  • MTU (Maximum Transfer Unit)

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