IP address handling

Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) connections enable several different sets of options for managing IP addresses depending on the type of connection profile.

• DHCP can centrally manage IP address assignments for your network. Learn how to setup and manage DHCP services for your network. Refer to Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

• DNS can help you manage host names and their associated IP addresses. Learn how to setup and manage DNS services for your network. Refer to Domain Name System

• BOOTP is used to associate client workstations with your system, and assign them IP addresses. Learn how to setup and manage BOOTP services for your network. Refer to Bootstrap Protocol

• IP packet filtering
  IP packet filtering limits the services to individual users when they log on to a network.

• IP address management strategy
  Before configuring a PPP connection profile, you should be familiar with your network IP address management strategy. This strategy influences many of the decisions throughout the configuration process including your authentication strategies, security considerations, and TCP/IP settings.

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