A parallel connection theoretically transfers data eight times faster than a serial connection.

A parallel connection sends a byte (eight bits) in the time that a serial connection sends a single
bit.

Clock skew occurs when data across the various wires does not arrive at the same time.
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1- A method for encapsulating multi-protocol datagrams.

2- A Link Control Protocol (LCP) for establishing, configuring, and testing the data-link connection.
3- A family of Network Control Protocols (NCPs) for establishing and configuring different network-layer
protocols.
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Authentication, Other Options Link Control Protocol (LCP)

Synchronous or Asynchronous
Physical Media

1- Plain PPP for 3G/4G and modem devices

2- PPPoE for DSL or similar connections

3- PPTP and L2TP for ISPs that require them for authentication.

1-Handling varying limits on packet size.

2-Detecting common misconfiguration errors.

3-Terminating the link.

4-Determining when a link is functioning properly or when it is failing.