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What is a WAN primarily owned by?
What is a WAN primarily owned by?
What is a characteristic of a point-to-point connection?
What is a characteristic of a point-to-point connection?
How does serial communication transmit data?
How does serial communication transmit data?
What was the primary usage of parallel ports in PCs?
What was the primary usage of parallel ports in PCs?
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What is one of the main components of PPP?
What is one of the main components of PPP?
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What type of connection does a leased line provide?
What type of connection does a leased line provide?
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Which protocol encapsulates data frames for transmission over Layer 2 physical links?
Which protocol encapsulates data frames for transmission over Layer 2 physical links?
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What does PPP help connect to besides Cisco routers?
What does PPP help connect to besides Cisco routers?
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What is the primary purpose of PPPoE?
What is the primary purpose of PPPoE?
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Which command is used to configure the dialer interface for PPPoE?
Which command is used to configure the dialer interface for PPPoE?
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Why should the MTU be set to 1492 when using PPPoE?
Why should the MTU be set to 1492 when using PPPoE?
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What does the 'show pppoe session' command do?
What does the 'show pppoe session' command do?
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What could potentially lead to an authentication failure in PPPoE?
What could potentially lead to an authentication failure in PPPoE?
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Which command can be used to verify the PPP negotiation process?
Which command can be used to verify the PPP negotiation process?
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What is a common cause of issues when using PPPoE related to TCP?
What is a common cause of issues when using PPPoE related to TCP?
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Which command helps to verify the assigned IPv4 address in PPPoE?
Which command helps to verify the assigned IPv4 address in PPPoE?
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What is a function of the Link Quality Management (LQM) feature in PPP?
What is a function of the Link Quality Management (LQM) feature in PPP?
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Which of the following layers does the Link Control Protocol (LCP) operate on?
Which of the following layers does the Link Control Protocol (LCP) operate on?
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How many phases are involved in establishing a PPP session?
How many phases are involved in establishing a PPP session?
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What is contained within the Address field of a PPP frame?
What is contained within the Address field of a PPP frame?
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Which protocol does PPP use for IPv4 network layer encapsulation?
Which protocol does PPP use for IPv4 network layer encapsulation?
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What triggers the termination of a PPP link?
What triggers the termination of a PPP link?
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What type of frames does the LCP use for testing the link?
What type of frames does the LCP use for testing the link?
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What does the Control field in a PPP frame indicate?
What does the Control field in a PPP frame indicate?
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Which authentication protocol is a part of PPP?
Which authentication protocol is a part of PPP?
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Which feature is provided by the Network Control Protocol (NCP) in PPP?
Which feature is provided by the Network Control Protocol (NCP) in PPP?
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What must occur during phase 1 of establishing a PPP session?
What must occur during phase 1 of establishing a PPP session?
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What defines the error detection mechanism for a PPP frame?
What defines the error detection mechanism for a PPP frame?
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A WAN is typically owned by an organization.
A WAN is typically owned by an organization.
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Serial communication transmits multiple bits simultaneously over multiple channels.
Serial communication transmits multiple bits simultaneously over multiple channels.
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Parallel ports were commonly used to connect devices that required high bandwidth.
Parallel ports were commonly used to connect devices that required high bandwidth.
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PPP encapsulates data frames for transmission only over Layer 3 physical links.
PPP encapsulates data frames for transmission only over Layer 3 physical links.
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A leased-line connection is a type of local area network.
A leased-line connection is a type of local area network.
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PPP uses HDLC-like framing for transporting multiprotocol packets.
PPP uses HDLC-like framing for transporting multiprotocol packets.
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The Extensible Link Control Protocol (LCP) is used for establishing and configuring a data-link connection.
The Extensible Link Control Protocol (LCP) is used for establishing and configuring a data-link connection.
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Point-to-point connections are only used for connecting LAN segments and not for WAN connections.
Point-to-point connections are only used for connecting LAN segments and not for WAN connections.
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PPPoE creates a PPP tunnel over a DSL connection.
PPPoE creates a PPP tunnel over a DSL connection.
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The MTU should be set to 1492 bytes when using PPPoE.
The MTU should be set to 1492 bytes when using PPPoE.
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The command 'show ip interface brief' is used to verify the TCP maximum segment size.
The command 'show ip interface brief' is used to verify the TCP maximum segment size.
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The command 'debug ppp negotiation' can be used to verify PPP negotiation.
The command 'debug ppp negotiation' can be used to verify PPP negotiation.
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Failure in the PPP authentication process can cause issues with PPPoE.
Failure in the PPP authentication process can cause issues with PPPoE.
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PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) does not support CHAP authentication.
PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) does not support CHAP authentication.
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The command 'show pppoe session' displays currently active PPPoE sessions.
The command 'show pppoe session' displays currently active PPPoE sessions.
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The possible causes of problems with PPPoE include failure in the PPP negotiation process.
The possible causes of problems with PPPoE include failure in the PPP negotiation process.
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PPP supports only the PAP authentication method.
PPP supports only the PAP authentication method.
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Link Quality Management (LQM) can be configured with the interface command ppp quality percentage.
Link Quality Management (LQM) can be configured with the interface command ppp quality percentage.
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PPP can operate in a full-duplex circuit using asynchronous or synchronous modes.
PPP can operate in a full-duplex circuit using asynchronous or synchronous modes.
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The Flag field in a PPP frame consists of the binary sequence 01111101.
The Flag field in a PPP frame consists of the binary sequence 01111101.
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PPP uses a separate NCP for every network layer protocol it encapsulates.
PPP uses a separate NCP for every network layer protocol it encapsulates.
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LCP is responsible for terminating the data link connection in PPP.
LCP is responsible for terminating the data link connection in PPP.
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PPP sessions begin with the network layer exchanging datagrams.
PPP sessions begin with the network layer exchanging datagrams.
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The Frame Check Sequence (FCS) in a PPP frame is normally 32 bits in length.
The Frame Check Sequence (FCS) in a PPP frame is normally 32 bits in length.
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During link maintenance, LCP can use Echo-Request and Echo-Reply frames.
During link maintenance, LCP can use Echo-Request and Echo-Reply frames.
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PPP can be used on dial-up analog and ISDN modem links.
PPP can be used on dial-up analog and ISDN modem links.
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NCP does not support functional fields for standardized protocol codes.
NCP does not support functional fields for standardized protocol codes.
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PPP requires a single network layer protocol for its operation.
PPP requires a single network layer protocol for its operation.
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An error in the FCS leads to the PPP frame being resent.
An error in the FCS leads to the PPP frame being resent.
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Link establishment in PPP begins with a Configure-Acknowledgment frame.
Link establishment in PPP begins with a Configure-Acknowledgment frame.
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Challenged Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP) is part of the PPP framework.
Challenged Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP) is part of the PPP framework.
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A WAN is owned by a service provider and a LAN is typically owned by an ____.
A WAN is owned by a service provider and a LAN is typically owned by an ____.
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PPP encapsulates data frames for transmission over Layer 2 physical ____.
PPP encapsulates data frames for transmission over Layer 2 physical ____.
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Serial communication transmits bits sequentially over a single ____.
Serial communication transmits bits sequentially over a single ____.
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The Extensible Link Control Protocol (LCP) is part of the ____.
The Extensible Link Control Protocol (LCP) is part of the ____.
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In contrast to serial communication, parallel communications can transmit bits ____.
In contrast to serial communication, parallel communications can transmit bits ____.
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The command 'show pppoe session' is used to display currently active ____ sessions.
The command 'show pppoe session' is used to display currently active ____ sessions.
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A leased-line connection is also referred to as a serial connection or a ____ connection.
A leased-line connection is also referred to as a serial connection or a ____ connection.
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The network layer protocols supported by NCPs in PPP include IPv4 and ____ Control Protocol.
The network layer protocols supported by NCPs in PPP include IPv4 and ____ Control Protocol.
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PPPoE creates a PPP tunnel over an ______ connection.
PPPoE creates a PPP tunnel over an ______ connection.
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To configure the PPP CHAP authentication, use the commands 'ppp chap ______ name' and 'ppp chap password ______'.
To configure the PPP CHAP authentication, use the commands 'ppp chap ______ name' and 'ppp chap password ______'.
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The MTU size for PPPoE should be set to ______ bytes to accommodate the additional header.
The MTU size for PPPoE should be set to ______ bytes to accommodate the additional header.
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To enable the physical Ethernet interface connected to the DSL modem, use the command 'pppoe ______ interface'.
To enable the physical Ethernet interface connected to the DSL modem, use the command 'pppoe ______ interface'.
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The command 'show pppoe ______' displays information about currently active PPPoE sessions.
The command 'show pppoe ______' displays information about currently active PPPoE sessions.
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In PPP negotiation, a common point of failure is an ______ from the remote device.
In PPP negotiation, a common point of failure is an ______ from the remote device.
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The command 'debug ppp ______' is used to verify the PPP negotiation process.
The command 'debug ppp ______' is used to verify the PPP negotiation process.
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The command 'show interface ______' is used to verify the MTU and PPP encapsulation settings.
The command 'show interface ______' is used to verify the MTU and PPP encapsulation settings.
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PPP includes many features not available in _____
PPP includes many features not available in _____
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The link quality management feature (LQM) monitors the quality of the ____.
The link quality management feature (LQM) monitors the quality of the ____.
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PPP requires a full-duplex circuit that can operate in an asynchronous or synchronous ____ mode.
PPP requires a full-duplex circuit that can operate in an asynchronous or synchronous ____ mode.
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LCP functions within the data link layer and has a role in establishing, configuring, and testing the data-____ connection.
LCP functions within the data link layer and has a role in establishing, configuring, and testing the data-____ connection.
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PPP permits multiple network layer protocols to operate on the same communications ____.
PPP permits multiple network layer protocols to operate on the same communications ____.
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The 'Flag' field in a PPP frame consists of the binary sequence _____.
The 'Flag' field in a PPP frame consists of the binary sequence _____.
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NCPs include functional fields containing standardized codes to indicate the ____ layer protocol that PPP encapsulates.
NCPs include functional fields containing standardized codes to indicate the ____ layer protocol that PPP encapsulates.
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During phase 1 of establishing a PPP session, the LCP must first open the connection and negotiate configuration _____.
During phase 1 of establishing a PPP session, the LCP must first open the connection and negotiate configuration _____.
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Link Termination occurs after the transfer of data at the _____ layer completes.
Link Termination occurs after the transfer of data at the _____ layer completes.
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PPP can be used on all serial links including those created with dial-up analog and ISDN _____.
PPP can be used on all serial links including those created with dial-up analog and ISDN _____.
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The Address field of a PPP frame contains the binary sequence _____, representing the standard broadcast address.
The Address field of a PPP frame contains the binary sequence _____, representing the standard broadcast address.
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PPP uses a separate NCP for every network layer protocol, such as IPCP for IPv4 and _____CP for IPv6.
PPP uses a separate NCP for every network layer protocol, such as IPCP for IPv4 and _____CP for IPv6.
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LCP can use Echo-Request and Echo-Reply frames to provide feedback and test the ____.
LCP can use Echo-Request and Echo-Reply frames to provide feedback and test the ____.
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If the error percentage falls below the configured threshold, the link is taken down and packets are _____ or dropped.
If the error percentage falls below the configured threshold, the link is taken down and packets are _____ or dropped.
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Study Notes
Serial Communications Overview
- WANs are owned by service providers; LANs are usually owned by organizations.
- Connections between LANs and WANs can be point-to-point, also known as serial or leased-line connections.
- Leased lines provide continuous connectivity between remote sites.
Serial vs. Parallel Communication
- Serial communication transmits bits sequentially over a single channel, akin to a pipe allowing one ball at a time.
- Parallel communication sends multiple bits simultaneously over several wires, transmitting a byte in the time a serial connection sends one bit.
- Historically, most PCs included both serial and parallel ports, with parallel ports commonly connecting printers and other high-bandwidth devices.
PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol)
- PPP encapsulates data frames for Layer 2 transmission and establishes direct connections via various media (serial cables, phone lines, etc.).
- Three main components of PPP:
- HDLC-like framing for multiprotocol packets.
- Link Control Protocol (LCP) for managing the data-link connection.
- Network Control Protocols (NCPs) for configuring network layer protocols (IPv4 and IPv6).
Advantages of PPP
- PPP features include link quality management (LQM) for monitoring link conditions, with configurable thresholds for error rates.
- Supports PAP and CHAP authentication protocols for secure connections.
PPP Frame Structure
- Frame consists of:
- Flag: Indicates frame start/end (binary sequence 01111110).
- Address: Broadcast address (binary sequence 11111111).
- Control: Transmission mode for user data (binary sequence 00000011).
- Protocol: Two bytes identifying encapsulated protocol.
- Data: Contains the datagram for the specified protocol.
- Frame Check Sequence (FCS): A 16-bit code for error detection.
PPP Session Establishment
- Phase 1 involves link establishment and configuration negotiation via LCP before any network layer datagrams are exchanged.
- Phase 2 (optional) assesses link quality to ensure proper functioning before bringing up network layer protocols.
LCP Operations
- LCP manages link establishment (sending Configure-Request frames) and maintenance (using Echo-Request and Discard-Request frames).
- Link termination occurs after data transfer, with the LCP terminating connections due to various reasons like carrier loss or authentication failure.
PPP Configuration
- Basic commands and settings are used for configuring PPP, compression, and link quality monitoring.
- Authentication can be configured using PAP or CHAP protocols to secure the connection.
PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet)
- PPP is often employed over broadband connections for ISPs, assigning customers a public IPv4 address.
- PPPoE creates a PPP tunnel over Ethernet, facilitating PPP frame transmission via Ethernet.
PPPoE Configuration
- Involves configuring a dialer interface and specifying authentication details (CHAP).
- Set MTU to 1492 bytes to accommodate PPPoE headers.
PPPoE Verification and Troubleshooting
- Verify PPPoE status using commands like
show ip interface brief
andshow pppoe session
. - Common issues include PPP negotiation failures, authentication problems, and TCP maximum segment size adjustments.
- MTU issue resolution involves adjusting MSS during the TCP handshake to prevent dropped sessions.
Serial Communications Overview
- WANs are owned by service providers; LANs are usually owned by organizations.
- Connections between LANs and WANs can be point-to-point, also known as serial or leased-line connections.
- Leased lines provide continuous connectivity between remote sites.
Serial vs. Parallel Communication
- Serial communication transmits bits sequentially over a single channel, akin to a pipe allowing one ball at a time.
- Parallel communication sends multiple bits simultaneously over several wires, transmitting a byte in the time a serial connection sends one bit.
- Historically, most PCs included both serial and parallel ports, with parallel ports commonly connecting printers and other high-bandwidth devices.
PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol)
- PPP encapsulates data frames for Layer 2 transmission and establishes direct connections via various media (serial cables, phone lines, etc.).
- Three main components of PPP:
- HDLC-like framing for multiprotocol packets.
- Link Control Protocol (LCP) for managing the data-link connection.
- Network Control Protocols (NCPs) for configuring network layer protocols (IPv4 and IPv6).
Advantages of PPP
- PPP features include link quality management (LQM) for monitoring link conditions, with configurable thresholds for error rates.
- Supports PAP and CHAP authentication protocols for secure connections.
PPP Frame Structure
- Frame consists of:
- Flag: Indicates frame start/end (binary sequence 01111110).
- Address: Broadcast address (binary sequence 11111111).
- Control: Transmission mode for user data (binary sequence 00000011).
- Protocol: Two bytes identifying encapsulated protocol.
- Data: Contains the datagram for the specified protocol.
- Frame Check Sequence (FCS): A 16-bit code for error detection.
PPP Session Establishment
- Phase 1 involves link establishment and configuration negotiation via LCP before any network layer datagrams are exchanged.
- Phase 2 (optional) assesses link quality to ensure proper functioning before bringing up network layer protocols.
LCP Operations
- LCP manages link establishment (sending Configure-Request frames) and maintenance (using Echo-Request and Discard-Request frames).
- Link termination occurs after data transfer, with the LCP terminating connections due to various reasons like carrier loss or authentication failure.
PPP Configuration
- Basic commands and settings are used for configuring PPP, compression, and link quality monitoring.
- Authentication can be configured using PAP or CHAP protocols to secure the connection.
PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet)
- PPP is often employed over broadband connections for ISPs, assigning customers a public IPv4 address.
- PPPoE creates a PPP tunnel over Ethernet, facilitating PPP frame transmission via Ethernet.
PPPoE Configuration
- Involves configuring a dialer interface and specifying authentication details (CHAP).
- Set MTU to 1492 bytes to accommodate PPPoE headers.
PPPoE Verification and Troubleshooting
- Verify PPPoE status using commands like
show ip interface brief
andshow pppoe session
. - Common issues include PPP negotiation failures, authentication problems, and TCP maximum segment size adjustments.
- MTU issue resolution involves adjusting MSS during the TCP handshake to prevent dropped sessions.
Serial Communications Overview
- WANs are owned by service providers; LANs are usually owned by organizations.
- Connections between LANs and WANs can be point-to-point, also known as serial or leased-line connections.
- Leased lines provide continuous connectivity between remote sites.
Serial vs. Parallel Communication
- Serial communication transmits bits sequentially over a single channel, akin to a pipe allowing one ball at a time.
- Parallel communication sends multiple bits simultaneously over several wires, transmitting a byte in the time a serial connection sends one bit.
- Historically, most PCs included both serial and parallel ports, with parallel ports commonly connecting printers and other high-bandwidth devices.
PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol)
- PPP encapsulates data frames for Layer 2 transmission and establishes direct connections via various media (serial cables, phone lines, etc.).
- Three main components of PPP:
- HDLC-like framing for multiprotocol packets.
- Link Control Protocol (LCP) for managing the data-link connection.
- Network Control Protocols (NCPs) for configuring network layer protocols (IPv4 and IPv6).
Advantages of PPP
- PPP features include link quality management (LQM) for monitoring link conditions, with configurable thresholds for error rates.
- Supports PAP and CHAP authentication protocols for secure connections.
PPP Frame Structure
- Frame consists of:
- Flag: Indicates frame start/end (binary sequence 01111110).
- Address: Broadcast address (binary sequence 11111111).
- Control: Transmission mode for user data (binary sequence 00000011).
- Protocol: Two bytes identifying encapsulated protocol.
- Data: Contains the datagram for the specified protocol.
- Frame Check Sequence (FCS): A 16-bit code for error detection.
PPP Session Establishment
- Phase 1 involves link establishment and configuration negotiation via LCP before any network layer datagrams are exchanged.
- Phase 2 (optional) assesses link quality to ensure proper functioning before bringing up network layer protocols.
LCP Operations
- LCP manages link establishment (sending Configure-Request frames) and maintenance (using Echo-Request and Discard-Request frames).
- Link termination occurs after data transfer, with the LCP terminating connections due to various reasons like carrier loss or authentication failure.
PPP Configuration
- Basic commands and settings are used for configuring PPP, compression, and link quality monitoring.
- Authentication can be configured using PAP or CHAP protocols to secure the connection.
PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet)
- PPP is often employed over broadband connections for ISPs, assigning customers a public IPv4 address.
- PPPoE creates a PPP tunnel over Ethernet, facilitating PPP frame transmission via Ethernet.
PPPoE Configuration
- Involves configuring a dialer interface and specifying authentication details (CHAP).
- Set MTU to 1492 bytes to accommodate PPPoE headers.
PPPoE Verification and Troubleshooting
- Verify PPPoE status using commands like
show ip interface brief
andshow pppoe session
. - Common issues include PPP negotiation failures, authentication problems, and TCP maximum segment size adjustments.
- MTU issue resolution involves adjusting MSS during the TCP handshake to prevent dropped sessions.
Serial Communications Overview
- WANs are owned by service providers; LANs are usually owned by organizations.
- Connections between LANs and WANs can be point-to-point, also known as serial or leased-line connections.
- Leased lines provide continuous connectivity between remote sites.
Serial vs. Parallel Communication
- Serial communication transmits bits sequentially over a single channel, akin to a pipe allowing one ball at a time.
- Parallel communication sends multiple bits simultaneously over several wires, transmitting a byte in the time a serial connection sends one bit.
- Historically, most PCs included both serial and parallel ports, with parallel ports commonly connecting printers and other high-bandwidth devices.
PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol)
- PPP encapsulates data frames for Layer 2 transmission and establishes direct connections via various media (serial cables, phone lines, etc.).
- Three main components of PPP:
- HDLC-like framing for multiprotocol packets.
- Link Control Protocol (LCP) for managing the data-link connection.
- Network Control Protocols (NCPs) for configuring network layer protocols (IPv4 and IPv6).
Advantages of PPP
- PPP features include link quality management (LQM) for monitoring link conditions, with configurable thresholds for error rates.
- Supports PAP and CHAP authentication protocols for secure connections.
PPP Frame Structure
- Frame consists of:
- Flag: Indicates frame start/end (binary sequence 01111110).
- Address: Broadcast address (binary sequence 11111111).
- Control: Transmission mode for user data (binary sequence 00000011).
- Protocol: Two bytes identifying encapsulated protocol.
- Data: Contains the datagram for the specified protocol.
- Frame Check Sequence (FCS): A 16-bit code for error detection.
PPP Session Establishment
- Phase 1 involves link establishment and configuration negotiation via LCP before any network layer datagrams are exchanged.
- Phase 2 (optional) assesses link quality to ensure proper functioning before bringing up network layer protocols.
LCP Operations
- LCP manages link establishment (sending Configure-Request frames) and maintenance (using Echo-Request and Discard-Request frames).
- Link termination occurs after data transfer, with the LCP terminating connections due to various reasons like carrier loss or authentication failure.
PPP Configuration
- Basic commands and settings are used for configuring PPP, compression, and link quality monitoring.
- Authentication can be configured using PAP or CHAP protocols to secure the connection.
PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet)
- PPP is often employed over broadband connections for ISPs, assigning customers a public IPv4 address.
- PPPoE creates a PPP tunnel over Ethernet, facilitating PPP frame transmission via Ethernet.
PPPoE Configuration
- Involves configuring a dialer interface and specifying authentication details (CHAP).
- Set MTU to 1492 bytes to accommodate PPPoE headers.
PPPoE Verification and Troubleshooting
- Verify PPPoE status using commands like
show ip interface brief
andshow pppoe session
. - Common issues include PPP negotiation failures, authentication problems, and TCP maximum segment size adjustments.
- MTU issue resolution involves adjusting MSS during the TCP handshake to prevent dropped sessions.
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Explore the fundamentals of serial and parallel ports in this quiz on Chapter 4. Understand point-to-point connections, the difference between WAN and LAN, and the process of leasing lines from a carrier. This essential knowledge is critical for networking and communications.