VPN and PPPoE problems

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VPN and PPPoE problems

I am having problems connecting to the internet. In Tiger there was the option in the built in ethernet to connect over PPP. There is not an option to do this in Leopard. I can setup all of the other features to connect to the network, but I cannot access any websites.

My ethernet connection gets the wrong DHCP address if I use dhcp, and if I turn it off it simply doesn't work. Any idea what option I need to select to force the built in ethernet to use PPP by default?

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Posted on Oct 30, 2007 5:27 PM

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Answer 1

MacRN

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Oct 30, 2007 7:50 PM in response to stubeck

Not sure about PPP over the ethernet - but make sure you have the latest VPN client - available from macupdate.com - according to other posts.

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Answer 2

Oct 30, 2007 8:04 PM in response to stubeck

Try this Open system preferences-->Network preferences -->See the + and - symbols just above the Lock icon (lower left corner) click on plus Then in new dialog box click on interface and choose PPPoE Let me know if that works.

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stubeck Author

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Oct 31, 2007 12:35 AM in response to eschw95458

I have that setup. I have both the PPPoE and VPN connection setup (I added the PPP connection through the built in ethernet connection. The problem still exists.

I will try updating the VPN software.

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Answer 4

Oct 31, 2007 9:56 AM in response to stubeck

K how about this, when you open system prefs-->network prefs, At the top where it says location, select edit location--click on the plus sign enter a new name (mynet, home, net whatever ) hit done. Make sure location now says whatever your new location is ie..mynet, home etc) and set up your PPPoE

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stubeck Author

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Oct 31, 2007 11:22 AM in response to eschw95458

I already setup a new location. My problem is with the built-in ethernet connection not supporting PPPoE as a connection method (only DHCP,BootP or manual.) I have a separate PPPoE and VPN connection setup, but it does not allow connecting to websites.

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Answer 6

Oct 31, 2007 2:37 PM in response to stubeck

My built in eithernet has in the list DHCP, BootP, Manual, OFF, and at the very bottom Create PPPoE service.
Good Luck I think there are some issues with the networking.

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Answer 7

Oct 31, 2007 5:50 PM in response to stubeck

I'm not sure I'm understanding you correctly.

Basically, if you want to use your PPPoE account/service, you simply select the PPPoE config in your Network Prefs sidebar, then click connect. Or better yet, enabled the "Show PPPoE status in menu bar" option and connect that way. It will use the interface that is available be it AirPort or Ethernet.

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stubeck Author

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Nov 1, 2007 3:19 AM in response to Ray Dinkha

Yes. That is what I have setup. The problem is that even if I turn off the ethernet port, the PPPoE and VPN do not work to allow me to connect to websites, even though they get IP addresses. It is not using the ethernet or airport interfaces.

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stubeck Author

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Nov 1, 2007 3:20 AM in response to eschw95458

Yeah, I don't know why they didn't keep the "Use PPPoE" because then I wouldn't be having this problem.

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Answer 10

Nov 1, 2007 6:02 AM in response to stubeck

One more question. When you open your sys prefs -->Network prefs, Light up your eithernet connection and next to the configure on the right, open the menu, is there create PPPoe Service at the bottom of that list? If there isn't (or even if there is) maybe try to delete vpn and PPPoE connection that you currently have and use the one at the bottom of this list. Its a long-shot but stranger things have happened.

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stubeck Author

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Nov 1, 2007 11:24 AM in response to eschw95458

Yes, that is what I used to create the service. It doesn't seem to default to the PPPoE connection though 😟

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Answer 12

Nov 3, 2007 2:32 PM in response to stubeck

Interestingly, the VPN client that's a part of the old Internet Connect program actually works just fine. I created a VPN connection using it on 10.5 and it all works perfectly. The only problem, as pointed out elsewhere, is that it doesn't remember your password.

I tried setting up a duplicate VPN connection using 10.5's Network Preferences and it experiences the exact same problem you're seeing - everything connects and authenticates, but it passes no traffic. Looks like Apple has a bug here.

If you still have access to Internet Connect, copy it over to your Leopard installation and try that - I bet it'll work just fine!

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stubeck Author

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Nov 4, 2007 2:16 AM in response to John Trautschold

Thanks for the info. I think I'll have my friend go back to 10.4.10 for right now and I will just wait to upgrade until I find out whether they've fixed it.

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