7 Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)

Introduction

Point-To-Point Protocol 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 which are specified in the following simplified state diagram:

Dead

Up

Fail

Establish

Opened

Fail

Authetication

Down

Terminate

Closing

Network

Figure 7-1 Point to Point Link Pathway

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