PPPoE Settings for Connecting to a PS4

dj3m05 -
Judge_DT Posted messages 644 Registration date Status Modérateur Last intervention - 16 Nov 2016 at 22:49

Hello,

First of all, I hope I'm in the right topic.
I'm reaching out because I'm having some issues with the PPPoE connection for my PS4.
I've watched some tutorials, followed them to the letter, but despite that, I can't get it to work. They usually talk about the bbox 2 or 3... but I have the bbox 1, so the box settings are different and I can't seem to find the correct configurations...
Let me explain what I've already done:
- Searched for my PPPoE IDs (username and password)
- Since the password wasn't working, I changed it via the Proximus website, and I had to dig inside the box to find my internet connection again...
According to the tutorials, after doing this, I could connect using my IDs and acquire a NAT type 1 connection....
But nothing is working; I tried changing @SKYNET to @PROXIMUS... I really don't know what else to do, I've searched online, but haven't found any answers..

I hope one of you can shed some light on this! Thank you in advance for your responses.

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brupala Posted messages 111945 Registration date Status Membre Last intervention 14 422

Hi,
I don't know about the Proximus boxes, it might just be a modem, but everywhere else, the PPPoE connection is made on the box, the connection being shared by the box on another local IP network (NAT router), so the console just connects via Ethernet and DHCP, not PPPoE.
If there's a router for internet access: PPPoE on the router, if there's a modem for internet access PPPoE on the machine connected via the modem.

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And... There you go!

Judge_DT Posted messages 644 Registration date Status Modérateur Last intervention 10 013

Hi Frenchy,

the "bbox" is the modem-router from Proximus/Belgacom, the first one is very old and we hardly see any left, because they have all broken down or been replaced by 2 or even 3, a matter of being VDSL-friendly.

That said, the PPoE connection on the Proximus network is limited to authorized devices... So the PS4 will never be able to connect :-))

It's a matter of "technical" to avoid disrupting the neighboring VDSL 2/3 lines... so only "validated" devices can connect (namely, the BBox, OBox and certain Fritz!Box and a few other "pro" routers)

brupala Posted messages 111945 Registration date Status Membre Last intervention 14 422 > Judge_DT Posted messages 644 Registration date Status Modérateur Last intervention

I was right then, Belgian friend :-)
We connect through the box using PPPoE and NAT router, even if we have to put the console in DMZ if we can't manage the NAT forwarding.

Judge_DT Posted messages 644 Registration date Status Modérateur Last intervention 10 013 > brupala Posted messages 111945 Registration date Status Membre Last intervention

Absolutely!

Although, on this one... It's a real hassle because every reboot it loses all the information... (static IP, NAT, maybe even the DMZ.... and so we have to reconfigure everything :-))

So we have a better chance of bridging it or getting it replaced with a more recent one... :-)

And generally, they're not very "against" replacing a BBox 1 with a 3... Because it helps avoid disruptions on the network.

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Judge_DT Posted messages 644 Registration date Status Modérateur Last intervention 10 013

Hi,

It's not going to work.

The console must not connect via PPPoE.

Also, only your bbox can be connected via PPPoE, well if you have a bbox 1... you can exchange it for a 3 with Proximus, normally.

For the rest, you need to manage with the NAT of the Bbox, but do not use PPPoE sessions, because:

1) Proximus limits the devices that can connect to its network
2) If your bbox already has an open session, the PS4 will not be able to connect
3) it will not improve the "problem" of NAT you have

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~ To know how to listen is to possess, in addition to one's own, the minds of others... said Leonardo da Vinci.

dj3m05

Thank you all for your responses!
I wanted to connect with PPPoE because with automatic Ethernet on the PS4, I'm stuck on NAT type 3, which is strict, and I'm really limited in games and connections...
So if I understood correctly, the only solution is to change the router? Because I'm not very tech-savvy either; I don't understand anything about the router settings...
Thank you again for your responses, have a great day!

Judge_DT Posted messages 644 Registration date Status Modérateur Last intervention 10 013 > dj3m05

Firstly, I advise switching to a BBox3, yes.

Then, connecting via PPoE on the PS4 will prevent your BBox's PPoE connection and therefore, no internet connection will be possible from it.... !

So, your BBox must connect via PPoE and then you need to use NAT to open the ports and/or set up a DMZ for your console in the BBox settings.

That said, the experience of losing internet access for other devices seems to have already occurred and the problems encountered confirm what I was saying: only one device can be on PPoE and normally, it's your internet box that should be connected via PPoE, with your console needing to be configured on the box's NAT to open the ports for your game and/or at worst, placing it in DMZ.

Moreover, you expose your console to attacks and the like, as no firewall is present as a result.

Don't cry if your console gets hacked or something... :-)

dj3m05 > Judge_DT Posted messages 644 Registration date Status Modérateur Last intervention

Thank you for your response and sorry for the double message, I didn't see it.
I'm not very picky, so digging into the box settings to modify NAT, DMZ, or whatever is quite difficult :/
Is there a solution so that, with an Ethernet cable, I at least have a NAT 2?
Because in automatic mode, I end up with NAT 3, and in PPPoE, I get NAT 1 but lose Wi-Fi connection for other devices..
Thanks again, have a good evening.

Judge_DT Posted messages 644 Registration date Status Modérateur Last intervention 10 013 > dj3m05

As I said, you need to go into the NAT settings of the box to open the ports for your console.

There are plenty of tutorials available, however, since your box is quite "old," you will always encounter the same issues.... and have to redo the same things every time you restart the box ;-)

Dj3m05

In 2 days, I'm receiving the bbox 3.. I hope to find out how to make the settings..! Because what a mess to reconnect.. Thank you again for your clear answers, have a good evening.

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