HT203210: AirPort: Can Connect to Base Station But Not to Internet When Using PPPoE

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sandrafrombigelow

Q: Where is the show popup from network on System Preferences?

Where is the show popup from network on System Preferences?

 

Was checking Airport support for PPPoE disconnected message which directd me to Show Popup on network in System preferences and I had 1 option.  Show all.

 

Would love additional info on why I keep getting this message - Could not find a PPPoE server.  Which interrupts wifi service to Network.

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.7)

Posted on Jan 4, 2014 10:14 AM

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  • by Tesserax,Helpful

    Tesserax Tesserax Jan 4, 2014 11:31 AM in response to sandrafrombigelow
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    Jan 4, 2014 11:31 AM in response to sandrafrombigelow

    PPPoE is a protocol used to authenticate a user prior to gaining Internet access used by certain ISPs. Typically it is used for DSL Internet service. PPPoE would be configured on the device that is directly connected to the DSL modem. This could be a router or computer.

     

    Do you currently have or previously had DSL Internet service? What is the make & model of the device that you currently have the AirPort Extreme base station connected to by Ethernet? Which exact model of the Extreme do you have?

  • by sandrafrombigelow,

    sandrafrombigelow sandrafrombigelow Jan 4, 2014 2:41 PM in response to Tesserax
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    Jan 4, 2014 2:41 PM in response to Tesserax

    THanks for responding.  I think I found what was referred to off the wifi icon and I think I've solved my issue with the PPPoE being set up wrong having misunderstood some of the options.