Module Summary

• Modern enterprise networks have to support various remote

connection topologies, such as branch offices, SOHO, and
teleworkers.
• Historically, cable referred to the use of coaxial cable for
signal transmission. However, today, it can refer to coaxial
cable, fiber, or a hybrid.
• Two of the more popular encapsulation methods used with
ADSL are PPPoE and PPPoA.
• A PPPoE session is established between subscriber devices
with PPPoE client support and the aggregation server (PPPoE
server).
Module Summary (Cont.)

• Three options for deploying PPPoE exist: end-user PC

connected to modem, router connected to modem, and router
with DLS and PPPoE client functionality.
• PPPoE provides the ability to connect a network of hosts over a
simple bridging access device to an aggregation router.
• PPPoA is a routed solution in which the Cisco CPE DSL router
routes the end-user packet to the DSL service provider.
• DSL is a high-speed Layer 1 transmission technology that works
over copper wires; ATM is used as the data link layer protocol
over DSL.