Technical Reference for ZyXEL omni.net series

Chapter 7

Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)

Introduction to PPP

Point-To-Point Protocol (PPP) is designed for simple links, which transport packets between two peers. These links provide full-duplex simultaneous bi-directional operation, and are assumed to deliver packets in order. PPP is intended to provide a common solution for easy connection for a wide variety of hosts, bridges and routers.

In the process of configuring, maintaining and terminating the point-to-point link, PPP goes through several distinct phases, as specified in the following simplified state diagram:

Up

Opened

Idle

Establish

FailFail

Down

Closing

 

Terminate

Authentication

Success/None

Network

Point-to-Point Link Pathway

Figure 7. Point-to-Point Link Pathway

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