What Does Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) Mean?
Point-to-point protocol (PPP) is a computer network protocol used to transfer a datagram between two directly connected (point-to-point) computers. This protocol is used for a very basic level of connectivity providing data linkage between the computers.
Point-to-point protocol is widely used for the heavier and faster connections necessary for broadband communications.
Point-to-point protocol is also known as RFC 1661.
Techopedia Explains Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)
There are many physical mediums for point-to-point connectivity, such as simple serial cables, mobile phones and telephone lines.
