Point-to-point Protocol

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Information on Point-to-point Protocol

The point-to-point protocol is a data-link-layer protocol commonly used on dial-up modem connections. The protocol provides framing for data transferred between the user's computer and the ISP's network.

Other topics in our resources on Broadband Internet related to Point-to-point Protocol include: 
 
  • PPPoE (Point-to-point Protocol over Ethernet)
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