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Introduction
Product Overview
Settings and Administration
ADSL
SIP Support
Security
  Broadband Security
  Firewall Overview
  The Firewall in
  VPN Pass Through
  Security Log
  Smart Card Reader
Firewall Administration
Troubleshooting

PPPoA

PPPoA (Point-to-Point Protocol over ATM) is a specification for connecting multiple computer users on a network using ATM.

PPPoA was originally designed for dialup lines and is now being used by DSL providers to solve the problems they get managing an open DSL network (IP address shortages, broadcasts not meant for you appearing on your local IP address (because you are on a giant ISP centered virtual net), and other difficulties inherent in large bridged networks.)