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220-801 · Question #408

Which of the following Internet connection types usually has access controlled with PPPoE security authentication?

The correct answer is D. DSL. PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) is an authentication protocol used primarily with DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) connections. ISPs use PPPoE to authenticate subscribers before granting internet access, requiring a username and password. Cable, WiMAX, and LTE use…

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Question

Which of the following Internet connection types usually has access controlled with PPPoE security authentication?

Options

  • AWiMAX
  • BLTE
  • CCable
  • DDSL

How the community answered

(31 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    94% (29)

Explanation

PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) is an authentication protocol used primarily with DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) connections. ISPs use PPPoE to authenticate subscribers before granting internet access, requiring a username and password. Cable, WiMAX, and LTE use different authentication mechanisms - cable uses DOCSIS with MAC address authentication, while LTE and WiMAX use SIM-based or certificate-based authentication.

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#DSL#PPPoE#internet connection types#authentication

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