RFC 1968 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 1996
WED · 29 JUL 2026
The PPP Encryption Control Protocol
Overview
RFC 1968, “The PPP Encryption Control Protocol”, is a Proposed Standard document published in June 1996 by G. Meyer. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document defines a method for negotiating data encryption over PPP links. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
What “Proposed Standard” means
An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.
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