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View Poll Results: which mode is better BRIDGE or PPPOE and Why ?

BRIDGE Mode 17 42.50%
PPPOE Mode 25 62.50%
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Old 02-06-09, 09:16 PM   #21
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i think and it is according to me my views " in linux it is complicated to make bridge mode as compare to pppoe mode "
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In Ubuntu (Linux) latest version, it's just as easy as creating bridge mode connection in Windows.
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so tell every body in detail that how to configure modem in linux which is already posted as a thread in forum

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Reset the modem/router
Access modem/router settings page
And configure the modem/router in bridge mode just like in Windows.

Creating connection after setting modem/router in Bride mode...


In Ubuntu 8.10

System -> Preference -> Network Configuration -> DSL -> Add
  1. Input connection name
  2. Input username
  3. Input password
  4. Click OK
Click the tray icon and select the connection name to connect.

In Windows XP

Start -> Program -> Accessories -> Communications -> New Connection Wizard
  1. Select Connect to the Internet
  2. Select Set up my connection manually
  3. Select Connect using a broadband connection that requires a username and password
  4. Input ISP/Connection Name
  5. Input Username & Password
  6. Click Finish
Double click the icon and click dial to connect.
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I have a limited plan, but I am on PPPoE.
Is there any difference in bytes upload/download in case of Bridged or PPPoE??
Is PPPoE consumes more data even when my lappy is switched off?
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I have a limited plan, but I am on PPPoE.
Is there any difference in bytes upload/download in case of Bridged or PPPoE??
Is PPPoE consumes more data even when my lappy is switched off?
Those are common myths which are associated with PPPoE mode. I am also on a data-cap plan. Yet i havent noticed any extra data transfer with PPPoE mode.
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Is there any difference in bytes upload/download in case of Bridged or PPPoE??
There is no difference. It's the same in both pppoe & bridge mode.

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Is PPPoE consumes more data even when my lappy is switched off?
Yes, a little amount to keep the connection alive.

Bridge mode is a little convenient for people who uses Night Unlimited feature, that's all. So no need to use it because you have limited data plan.

I have used pppoe mode in Home 250 plan.
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In PPPoE mode, there is always some data exchange going on while the modem is ON. This data exchange goes on to keep the connection alive. Usually this data exchange is around 1~2 kB/s.

To avoid this, check the option that sets idle timer ON. If the connection is idle for more than the specified time, the connection will be terminated.
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Thanks all for reply.
So technically speaking, there is no extra bytes eaten in PPPoE.
And if modem is powered OFF, then there is no bytes wastage.

I switched to PPPoE last week, because I will also configure my Wi-Fi.
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I also use PPPoe mode on laptop, because I cant access wifi on bridge mode, I found PPPoE mode very convenient, if any one accessing net from desktop then Bridge mode is fine. and we can secure wifi with WAP also.... so there is no worries....
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u can access wifi in bridge mode
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if you have multiple pcs then ppoe mode is best.. bridged mode should work as mentioned above.. just ensure that your pc is getting an ip address.
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It's simple:

If you're on an unlimited plan, use PPPOE as each time you don't have to dial.

If you're on limited plan, use Bridged mode as each time you'll have to dail the connection manually. That way you can have more control over your usage unlike PPPOE mode.
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From security point of view, PPPoE mode is better because public IP is allotted to the router and your computer(s) is not visible to the outside world where as in bridge mode your computer gets the IP address and it it visible to the outside world so there is a great chance of attacking your computer
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Yes, but with a software firewall it can be taken care of.
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Yes, but with a software firewall it can be taken care of.
Yes if you are having perfect internet security then bridge mode in complete
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If you are in PPPoE mode, and because modem does not provide Virtual Server option, you are forced to use NAT/DMZ option, then it comes to the same thing. All ports, including 0~1023 are forwarded.

But the modem/router has an option in security options that can prevent common attacks thru common ports. The common methods of attack and gaining control over the router from the internet are http, telnet, ftp/tftp, snmp, etc.

Just disable the above access methods in the router from WAN. For example, in UT-300R2U (v 2.2), the security options can be found in:

Main Menu --> Management --> Access Control --> Services

Ensure the following:

Services.....LAN..........WAN
HTTP.........Enabled......Disabled
ICMP......................Enabled
SNMP.........Enabled......Disabled
TELNET.......Enabled......Disabled
TFTP.........Enabled......Disabled
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For people with UnLimited plan, it's a hassle to disconnect and reconnect the connection every time. And not much difference in bit-torrent speed if you Port-forward in UnLimited plans. So pppoe mode is best for UnLimited data plan users and bridge mode for Limited data plan users (especially Night Unlimited users).

PS. Bridge mode is not safe unless you have a good firewall software.
i always prefer the pppoe mode exactly for the reasons mentioned by archer ...
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then can it be said that a user can be completely safe in PPPoE without using any software firewall...
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then can it be said that a user can be completely safe in PPPoE without using any software firewall...
how is having or not having software firewall related with pppoe mode? i dont know . plz tell me if there are some issues like this .
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