Protocol
Transport protocol for this user: PPP, SLIP, or Frame Relay.
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Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) |
A protocol that allows a computer to connect to the Internet with a
standard dial-up telephone line and a high-speed modem and enjoy most
of the benefits of a direct connection, including the ability to use
graphical front ends such as Netscape. |
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Serial Line Internet Protocol (SLIP) |
A protocol that is used to connect computers running IP over a
standard telephone line and a high-speed modem. SLIP is being
superseded by PPP but is still used. |
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Frame Relay |
A fast method of packet switching that uses small packet sizes and
little error checking. See the PortMaster Configuration Guide
for information on Frame Relay connections. |
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X.75-SYC |
X.75 support for European ISDN. |