Internet Connect via PPPoE-- can I stay connected?

I connect to the internet via PPPoE and I'm wondering two things. First, is there any way to make it so the window that says "do you wish to stay connected to the internet?" no longer comes up? It comes up every 30 minutes or so, and is incredibly annoying, especially if I'm watching a movie or something.
Second, (though this may be the answer to the first question), is there any way to stay connected to PPPoE continuously. My computer automatically boots me after a while of inactivity if I leave my computer alone, and I'd like to turn this off.
Thanks to anyone who can help.

Open the Network pane of System Preferences and choose Built-in Ethernet. From here, choose PPPoE, and then check if there is a reminder set here; if so, turn it off.
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