демон протокола точка-точка (Point-to-Point Protocol Daemon)
Описание (Description)
PPP is the protocol used for establishing internet links over
dial-up modems, DSL connections, and many other types of point-
to-point links. The pppd daemon works together with the kernel
PPP driver to establish and maintain a PPP link with another
system (called the peer) and to negotiate Internet Protocol (IP)
addresses for each end of the link. Pppd can also authenticate
the peer and/or supply authentication information to the peer.
PPP can be used with other network protocols besides IP, but such
use is becoming increasingly rare.
