RFC 3772 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2004

Point-to-Point Protocol Vendor Protocol

Overview

RFC 3772, “Point-to-Point Protocol Vendor Protocol”, is a Proposed Standard document published in May 2004 by J. Carlson, R. Winslow. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

The Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) defines a Link Control Protocol (LCP) and a method for negotiating the use of multi-protocol traffic over point-to-point links. The PPP Vendor Extensions document adds vendor-specific general-purpose Configuration Option and Code numbers. This document extends these features to cover vendor-specific Network, Authentication, and Control Protocols. [STANDARDS-TRACK]

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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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