Serial Line Internet Protocol (SLIP) An older access protocol originally designed for use with Unix computers. SLIP passes user names and passwords as clear text.
PPP
Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) A protocol that is used for
remote connections over a variety of connection methods and that supports multiple network protocols.
LCP
Link Control Protocol (LCP) A PPP subprotocol used to
communicate between PPP hosts and clients to negotiate communication parameters.
PPTP
Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) A Microsoft-developed protocol that is used for VPN connectivity.
L2TP
Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) An industry-standard VPN connection protocol.
WEP
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) A security scheme that can provide basic security for 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n networks.
WPA
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) A wireless security standard that uses TKIP and user authentication.
(GPOs)
Group Policy Object An Active Directory method for defi ning and distributing policy configuration information throughout the directory or to specific