Planning PPP

Planning Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) includes creating and administering PPP connections.

Software and hardware requirements
A Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) environment requires that you have two or more computers that support PPP. One of these computers, the IBM® i platform, can either be the originator or receiver.
Connection alternatives
Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) can transmit datagrams over serial point-to-point links.
Connection equipment
The system uses different devices to handle Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) connections.
IP address handling
Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) connections enable several different sets of options for managing IP addresses depending on the type of connection profile.
System authentication
PPP connections with a IBM i platform support several options for authenticating both remote clients dialing in to the system and connections to an ISP or another system that the system is dialing to.
Bandwidth considerations for multilink
Additional bandwidth is often required to complete certain tasks, but it is not always required.

Parent topic: Remote Access Services

Related reference

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