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PPP - which OSI layer?
dangtran09
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from my education and understanding it's data link layer protocol...similar to frame relay, hdlc.
however, when discussing about telecom network of point-to-point microwave radio links with my director(CCNA). he described this ppp as layer 3 and is routable.
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now, im totally confused. someone share some light to this confusion please. thanks.
however, when discussing about telecom network of point-to-point microwave radio links with my director(CCNA). he described this ppp as layer 3 and is routable.
:now, im totally confused. someone share some light to this confusion please. thanks.
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powerfool
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ppp is routable if it is encapsulated... by definition, it is point-to-point, and it is not routable. The way it becomes routable is if it is encapsulated in a routable protocol, like IP, which is the case for PPTP, or point-to-point tunneling protocol. It is datalink layer.2024 Renew: [ ] AZ-204 [ ] AZ-305 [ ] AZ-400 [ ] AZ-500 [ ] Vault Assoc.
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