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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].
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+; __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!)