Compare PPP with SLIP.

What will be an ideal response?


PPP is an Internet standard protocol defined in RFCs 2153 and 1661. The IETF defined PPP to provide point-to-point, router-to-router, host-to-router, and host-to-host connections. PPP is considered a peer technology based on its point-to-point physical configuration. It is commonly used over dial-up or leased lines to provide connections into IP networks. PPP also supports other Network layer protocols such as Novell IPX and AppleTalk. Due to its flexibility, PPP is the most widely used WAN connection method today.

Serial Line Internet Protocol (SLIP) was the predecessor to PPP; it only supports TCP/IP connections. In addition, SLIP offers no encryption, compression, or error correction. It is an analog protocol limited to 56-Kbps transmission. PPP overcomes all of SLIP's limitations. Other advantages offered by PPP are the capability to handle asynchronous as well as synchronous communication. PPP is also more efficient and supports more protocols and interfaces.

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