Implementing PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) on your network with clients connected through two sector antennas can provide centralized management of user authentication, IP address assignment, and other network configurations. PPPoE is commonly used by Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to manage customer connections efficiently.

We give you a basic guide on how you could implement it on your network using MikroTik equipment, both for the PPPoE server and for client configuration:

1. PPPoE Server Configuration in MikroTik

First, you will need to configure the PPPoE server on one of your MikroTik devices which will act as the central point for client authentication.

• Step 1: Create the IP Address Pool
  • Go to IP > Pool and create a new pool of IP addresses that will be assigned to your PPPoE clients.
• Step 2: Configure the PPPoE Server
  • Go to PPP > PPPoE Servers and click + to add a new PPPoE server.
  • Select the interface on which the PPPoE server will run. This will usually be the interface connected to your local network or sector antennas.
  • Assigns the IP address pool created in step 1 to the PPPoE server.
• Step 3: Configure DPI Profiles
  • Go to PPP > Profiles and create a new profile or edit an existing one that will be used by PPPoE clients. Here you can specify parameters such as speed limits, local/remote IP address, and other specific settings.
• Step 4: Create Users
  • Go to PPP > Secrets to add users who will connect via PPPoE. Here you will specify usernames, passwords, and the DPI profile they should use.

2. PPPoE Client Configuration

On the client side, you will need to configure the device to connect to the PPPoE server using the provided credentials.

• On MikroTik devices:
  • Go to PPPs and click on the sign + to add a new PPPoE Client interface.
  • Enter the username and password provided by the PPPoE server.
  • Select the interface that connects to the network where the PPPoE server is.
• On non-MikroTik devices:
  • Settings will vary by manufacturer, but you'll usually find an option to set up a PPPoE connection in the device's settings interface. You will need to enter the username and password.

3. Additional Considerations

• Safety: Make sure you configure your firewalls properly on both the server and client sides to protect your network.
• Quality of Service (QoS): You can configure QoS on your PPPoE server to prioritize certain traffic and improve user experience.
• Monitoring: Deploy monitoring tools to review the health and performance of your PPPoE connections.

Implementing PPPoE requires careful planning and may need adjustments based on the size and specific requirements of your network.

It is advisable to review the official MikroTik documentation and consider testing in a lab environment before deploying changes to a production network.