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Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)
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A protocol that allows two devices to connect, authenticate, and negotiate what protocols they will use (almost always TCP/IP).
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Offers support for multiple protocols, including AppleTalk, IPX, and DECnet. PPP works with POTS, Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) and other faster connections such as T1. PPP doesn't provide data security, but it does provide authentication using CHAP.
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