I want to ask for some assist understanding how the community I’ve works.
The connection diagram is kind of easy actually:
Optical cable —> [Zyxel ONT] —> Ethernet cable —> [Router WAN port] —> Ethernet cables from LAN ports —> [Computers]
I wish to open the ZyXEL PM5100-T0 ONT config login web page.
https://www.prodottiperisp.it/information/PM5100-T0_User-s_Guide_Version-5.42.pdf
Whereas I would not have the login data and I won’t be able to log in, I’m a curious particular person and I want to perceive the way to get to it.
- The ONT is speaking with the router over PPPoE.
- From contained in the LAN I cannot see the IP of the ONT which is related to the WAN port.
Listed here are my questions and concepts:
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Does the ONT have a unique IP vary than my LAN?
Most likely sure. -
Do I’ve to attach the ONT to the LAN aspect and never the WAN to have the ability to open the login web page?
I do know that there’s a firewall between WAN and LAN, the purpose right here is to open the login web page, to not go away it related to LAN. -
What function does the PPPoE have if I join the ONT to the LAN aspect of the router?
If I set my LAN to have the identical IP vary because the ONT, is the PPPoE going to forestall me from connecting to the login web page? -
Is connecting the ONT to the LAN the proper approach to do it? Or do I’ve to do one thing else?
Similar to configuring one thing within the router to permit the LAN aspect to see the login web page on the WAN aspect in order that the PPPoE remains to be in impact? -
How does the PPPoE community connection work?
I do know from the ISP that the connection makes use of MAC addresses to determine buyer connections. The login and VLAN data for PPPoE is similar for all clients.
- Which MAC is it utilizing? My router’s MAC or the ONT’s MAC?
- Is the ONT clear for the ISP and they’re giving the general public IP on to my router as a result of the router is logging in over PPPoE?
My purpose right here is to know how this works. Whereas I do have some networking information, PPPoE is new to me.
To stop publicity of the LAN aspect to the naked web, I’ll disconnect the optical cable all through the experiments.
Thanks.