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Date: Sat, 5 Apr 2003 10:59:48 -0500
From: Randy Pratt <rpratt1950@earthlink.net>
To: Rob Lahaye <lahaye@users.sourceforge.net>
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Subject: Re: PPPoE as installation medium possible?
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Rob Lahaye wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I usually install FreeBSD via FTP on my PCs at work. These PCs
> have a fixed tcp/ip address.
> 
> At home, however, I use PPPoE for my internet connection, without
> having a permanent tcp/ip address. Can I install directly via PPPoE
> medium too?
> 
> Thanks,
> Rob.

Yes, it can be done but its not a specific option in Sysinstall.
The idea is to configure the interface before you start installation.
I have some notes on how it can be accomplished at:

	http://www.treefort.org/~rpratt/pppoe/article.html

I'm sure these could be improved but should be usable.

Randy