VIAVI TestCenter: What is a PPPoE PADT packet, and how can I send them in VIAVI TestCenter?

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VIAVI TestCenter: What is a PPPoE PADT packet, and how can I send them in VIAVI TestCenter?
The PPPoE Active Discovery Terminate (PADT) packet may be sent anytime after a PPPoE session is established to indicate that a PPPoE session has been terminated.  It may be sent by either the Host or the Access Concentrator. • The DESTINATION_ADDR field is a unicast Ethernet address. • The CODE field is set to 0xa7. • SESSION_ID MUST be set to indicate which session is to be terminated.  No TAGs are required. To send PADT packets on STC: • Highlight one of the PPPoE devices. • Go to the PPPoX tab. • Hit the Disconnect PPPoX Device button on the top menu.