How to configure a PPPOE server in 2008 R2 so that My test mobile can do a ppoe session via router. trough Wan Mini Port PPPOE

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_{Tuesday, September 10, 2013 6:58 AM | 1 vote}

Hi All, 

I have a typical issue, I have to configure a PPPOE server in 2008 R2 so that My test mobile can do a ppoe session via router.

I have configured AD, DNS, DHCP and RAS on same machine, when I open Ports properties the In bound rules of Wan Mini Port PPPOE is faded out.

I am able to do successful pppoe connection from another machine  via connecting  Null modem cable, however I need to make it work on WAN Mini PPPOE  port. 

Do I need to configure any modem to my server to enable  Wan Mini Port? if so which one to purchase?

All replies (2)

_{Wednesday, September 11, 2013 9:49 AM ✅Answered}

Hi,

Firstly, it’s not a good idea to configure a RRAS role on DC.

Because it would cause many DNS issues.

You can temporarily  disable the firewall and then try again.

Also, you can refer to the links below:

Windows 2008 RRAS with PPPOE Dial On Demand

http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/windowsserver/en-US/103b825d-cb57-429d-8a42-a2e88e290ea0/windows-2008-rras-with-pppoe-dial-on-demand

pppoe server configuration on windows 2008

http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/windowsserver/en-US/31eaac55-e25d-4bf6-ad73-e99f083303dd/pppoe-server-configuration-on-windows-2008

Hope this helps.

_{Thursday, September 12, 2013 1:14 AM}

I agree with Daniel. The links he has provided has a lot of great info with screenshots and other links.

However, I do want to reiterate Daniel's concerns about the DC, is that you really do not want to install a PPPoE adapter, RRAS, etc., on a DC, because it will make it a multihomed DC, which is problematic with AD communications. Here is another link explaining it below.

Multihomed DCs (with more than one unteamed NIC or multiple IPs) with DNS, RRAS, iSCSI, Clustering interfaces, management interfaces, backup interfaces, and/or PPPoE adapters - A multihomed DC is not a recommended configuration, however there are ways to configure a DC with registry mods:
Published by acefekay on Aug 17, 2009 at 9:29 PM
http://msmvps.com/blogs/acefekay/archive/2009/08/17/multihomed-dcs-with-dns-rras-and-or-pppoe-adapters.aspx 

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My suggestion, so as to not affect Active Directory functionality, is to configure the PPPoE connection on a non-DC. If at all possible, an inexpensive solution such as a Linksys router/modem, or for increased security, a Cisco ASA 5505, may be a better option instead of using a domain controller or a full version of Windows, which will allow Windows to handle Active Directory properly, and the device to handle your PPPoE connection at a reduced cost and provide secure and efficient connectivity.

Ace Fekay
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