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chocobo1/ppp

Analysis updated 2026-07-18 · repo last pushed 2023-04-12

CAudience · ops devopsComplexity · 4/5DormantLicenseSetup · hard

TLDR

This is a daemon implementing the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), letting computers establish a direct network connection over a serial line or similar link.

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  root((ppp))
    What it does
      PPP protocol
      Serial connections
      Kernel plus daemon
    Tech stack
      C
      Linux
      Solaris
    Use cases
      Remote connections
      Embedded systems
      Legacy dial-up links
    Audience
      Sysadmins
      Network technicians
    Notable
      2.5.0 overhaul
      No root install
      PEAP auth

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Set up a remote network connection over a serial line in an industrial or embedded system.

USE CASE 2

Configure a PPP link with authentication to control who connects and what IP addresses they get.

USE CASE 3

Support both IPv4 and IPv6 traffic over a point-to-point connection.

USE CASE 4

Connect to a router or legacy device over a serial interface.

What is it built with?

CLinuxSolaris

How does it compare?

chocobo1/pppac000/find-flvacc4github/kdenlive-omnifade
Stars——0
LanguageCCC
Last pushed2023-04-122013-04-05—
MaintenanceDormantDormant—
Setup difficultyhardmoderatemoderate
Complexity4/52/52/5
Audienceops devopsdevelopergeneral

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · hard Time to first run · 1h+

Requires kernel-level networking setup and configuring authentication for a serial or point-to-point link.

Freely redistributable and modifiable under permissive open-source licenses.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Show me how to configure pppd to establish a serial connection with authentication enabled.
Prompt 2
How do I set up this PPP daemon on Linux to support IPv6 traffic over a serial link?
Prompt 3
Explain how this project's kernel component creates a virtual network interface for a PPP connection.
Prompt 4
How do I write a plugin for this PPP daemon using its modernized plugin interface?

Frequently asked questions

What is ppp?

This is a daemon implementing the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP), letting computers establish a direct network connection over a serial line or similar link.

What language is ppp written in?

Mainly C. The stack also includes C, Linux, Solaris.

Is ppp actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2023-04-12).

What license does ppp use?

Freely redistributable and modifiable under permissive open-source licenses.

How hard is ppp to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated hard, with roughly 1h+ to a first successful run.

Who is ppp for?

Mainly ops devops.

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