What is SLIP/PPP?



A computer with a SLIP or PPP connection is able to simulate a direct connection to the Internet. To accomplish this, the user needs:

*a computer and modem

*a SLIP/PPP account with his or her Internet Service Provider

*both SLIP/PPP software and TCP/IP software installed on the user's computer.

*an IP address - this may be permanently assigned to the user's computer by the provider or assigned "on the fly" at the time of the connection. The "on the fly" method allows service providers to support a large number of users with a limited pool of IP numbers.





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