OMMUNICATION AND NETWORK CONCEPTS

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SLIP/PPP

Introduction

We all know that direct connection is the fastest way to connect to the internet. But it is rather expensive for a
common user.

So the user opts for dial-up connection. This is where SLIP/PPP role begins.

As both SLIP and PPP are similar , we refer them as SLIP/PPP

HOW SLIPP/PPP WORKS

LIP/PPP provides the ability to transport TCP/IP traffic between two computer between two computers

Both of these computers has to have some sort of TCP/IP based network.
The SLIP/PPP enables a user to use GUI based software or client on their PC.
It provides easy connection to a user PC with just some simple modem or telephone line.
It is very cheap and affordable.
SLIP/PPP provides direct connection to internet when:

The user PC has a communication link to internet via a internet service provider(ISP).
The user PC must have networking software that can communicate with TCP/IP with other computer on
internet.

The user PC must have a identity address(IP address), so other computers can connect to it on internet.

SLIP

SLIP stands for “ Serial Line Internet Protocol”.

It was the first protocol for relaying IP packets over dial-up lines.
It uses encapsulation mechanism.
There are few disadvantages like SLIP has no support for dynamic address management, link testing or
multiplexing protocol over a single link.

So SLIP is replaced by PPP.

PPP

PPP stands for “Point-To-Point protocol”.

It is internet standard for transmission of IP packets over serial lines.
It is the best solution for dial-up connection including ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network).
It is a layered protocol.

It uses Link Control Protocol (LCP) for link establishment, configuration and testing.
Once LCP is set up, one or many Network Control Protocols (NCPs) can be used to transport traffic over
particular data type.
The IP Control Protocol (IPCP) permits transport of IP packets over a PPP link.

PPP supports both synchronised and unsynchronised lines.