It is something like PPPoE but I am not confirmed about the exact meaning and explanation. Please help!!
2007-03-15 22:33:17 · 3 answers · asked by Pawan one 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
PPPoX (PPP over X) designates a family of encapsulating communications protocols implementing Point-to-Point Protocol.
The main alternative now is PPPoX, meaning either PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) or PPPoA (PPP over ATM, aka PPPoATM). Both of these related protocols are currently being deployed, but at the moment, PPPoE seems to be the more common of the two. PPPoX is a relative newcomer, and, as the name implies, is a variation of Point-to-Point Protocol that has been adapted specifically for DSL networks.
There are several PPPoE clients for Linux ). PPPoX simulates a dialup type environment. The user is authenticated by user id and password which is passed to a RADIUS server, just like good ol' dialup PPP. A routable IP address, and other related information, is returned to the client. Of course, no actual dialing takes place. The mechanics of how this is handled, will vary from client to client, so best to RTFM closely. Typically you will set up configuration files like pap-secrets, etc.
It is worth noting that PPPoE will also work on non-ethernet devices like USB, provided the correct drivers are installed.
From the ISPs perspective, PPP is much easier to maintain and troubleshoot. From the end user's perspective, it is often more work to set up, often uses more CPU, and the connection is maybe not as stable. So anyway, this seems to be the coming trend. Many of the large telcos around the world, especially the RBOCs (Baby Bells) in the U.S., have committed to PPPoX already. Setting up a PPPoX connection is completely different from setting up a bridged/DHCP connection.
2007-03-15 22:46:51 · answer #1 · answered by Hope Summer 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
as far as i know PPPoX is a generic term for something that implements PPP as it's encapsulating protocol. basically PPPoSOMETHING. (like PPPoE or PPPoA)
PPP can be implemented over any underlying layer like ethernet or ATM. Unless there's some new layer that X stands for PPPoX probably still means PPPoSomthing
2007-03-16 05:39:48 · answer #2 · answered by mackn 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid7_gci214430,00.html
2007-03-16 05:37:11 · answer #3 · answered by defragmentedbrain 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋