PPPoE/PPTP modem interface

Modem interfaces are used in remote connections when your modem is directly connected to your firewall via an Ethernet port. There are two types of modem interfaces:

  • PPPoE modems,

  • PPTP modems.

NOTES
  • The firewall automatically negotiates the opening of a line and reinitializes the connection in the event of an interruption. When the connection cannot be set up (e.g., issues with the line), the firewall will raise an alarm.
  • If your modem needs to be connected to the firewall’s USB port, refer to USB/Ethernet interface (for USB sticks /modems).

Adding a modem

  1. Click on Add.
  2. Scroll over Modem.
  3. Click on PPPoE or PPTP depending on the interface you wish to create.
    The modem interface is added to the interfaces and its control panel appears.

PPPoE modem interface control panel

Double-click on the modem interface control panel to open it. There are several tabs in the control panel.

Status

ON / OFF

Set the switch to ON/OFF to enable or disable the interface.

General settings

Name Name given to the modem. This name can be changed.
Comments Allows you to enter comments regarding the modem.
Modem type

Reminder of the type of modem chosen when the modem was created.

Connectivity

Parent interface Select the network interface to which the PPPoE modem is connected.

Authentication

ID Enter the ID used for authentication.
Password In this field, enter the password used for authentication, then confirm it in the Confirm field. A progress bar will indicate the strength of the password entered.

Other settings

Service Type of PPPoE service used. This option allows distinguishing between several ADSL modems. Leave this field empty by default.
Connectivity

Two choices are given:

  • Permanent: keeps the connection to the Internet permanently active.

  • If there is traffic (on demand): the Internet connection is set up only when a connection request is received from the internal network. This mode is more economical than a metered connection.

PPTP modem interface control panel

Double-click on the modem interface control panel to open it. There are several tabs in the control panel.

Status

ON / OFF

Set the switch to ON/OFF to enable or disable the interface.

General settings

Name Name given to the modem. This name can be changed.
Comments Allows you to enter comments regarding the modem.
Modem type

Reminder of the type of modem chosen when the modem was created.

Connectivity

PPTP address Enter the internal IP address of the modem.

Authentication

ID Enter the ID used for authentication.
Password In this field, enter the password used for authentication, then confirm it in the Confirm field. A progress bar will indicate the strength of the password entered.

Other settings

Connectivity

Two choices are given:

  • Permanent: keeps the connection to the Internet permanently active.

  • If there is traffic (on demand): the Internet connection is set up only when a connection request is received from the internal network. This mode is more economical than a metered connection.