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 [Acronym] for __P__oint (to) __P__oint __P__rotocol. 
  
 A protocol for sending packets over a serial link. Supports authentication, compression, and multiple protocols such as [IPv4], [IPX] etc... 
  
-Most commonly used over dial-up modems for connecting a machine to an [ISP]. [ADSL] (JetStream) in NewZealand uses [PPPoA]. 
+Most commonly used over dial-up modems for connecting a machine to an [ISP]. [ADSL] (JetStream) in NewZealand uses [PPPoA]. External ADSL modems usually use one of [PPPoE] or [PPTP ]. 
  
 ; __How do I rename an interface (Or how do I ensure modem0 is always ppp0, modem1 is always ppp1 etc)__ : Get a new version of ppp (2.4.2 should do it) and put __unit n__ on the command line. The interface will then be pppn. 
  
 See DialUpNotes (remember, ADSL is just fast dial-up!) ''Technically nit-speaking, no, it certainly is not. It has much more in common with a permanent link. --AristotlePagaltzis''