Summary
An understanding of the following key points should have been achieved:
  • Time division multiplexing
  • The demarcation point in a WAN
  • The definition and functions of the DTE and DCE
  • The development of HDLC encapsulation
  • Using the encapsulation HDLC command to configure HDLC
  • Troubleshooting a serial interface using the show interface and show controllers commands
  • The advantages of using PPP protocol
  • The functions of the Link Control Protocol (LCP) and the Network Control Protocol (NCP) components of PPP
  • The parts of a PPP frame
  • The three phases of a PPP session
  • The difference between PAP and CHAP
  • The steps in the PPP authentication process
  • The various options for PPP configuration
  • How to configure PPP encapsulation
  • How to configure CHAP and PAP authentication
  • Using show interface to verify the serial encapsulation
  • Troubleshooting problems with the PPP configuration using the debug PPP command.