本书是Cisco专业技术丛书中的CCNP2.0学习指南分册。该书着重介绍了远程网络接入网工程技术人员资格考核的目标、相关理论知识，并对各种习题作了深入细致的分析，提供了最有效的备考经验，书中所附的光盘中包含有实境模拟题，供学习者自测及适应考试环境。

本书内容全，具有较强的针对性及实用性，是资格考核及自学的极佳参考资料。

1.Introduction to Building Remote Access Networks

2.Identifying Cisco Solutions for Remote Access Needs

3.Enabling On-Demand Connections to the Central Site

4.Cisco Configuration of an Asynchronous Interface

5.Controlling Network Access with PAP or CHAP

6.Microsoft Windows 95/98 Dial-up Configuration

7.Verifying PPP and Dial-Up Connections

8.Enhancing On-Demand Connectivity

9.Optimizing the Use of DDR Interfaces

10.Configuring a Cisco 700 Series Router

11.Enabling Permanent Connections to the Central Site

12.Queuing and Compression

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Appendix About the CD

Glossary

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PPP has the ability for authentication by selecting PAP or CHAP when configuring your Cisco router. It also supports compression, error detection, and load balancing across multiple links. PPP is used on dedicated and circuit-switched links.