Supported Packet Services - Alcatel Speed Touch Pro User Manual

5 Packet Services
5.1

Supported Packet Services

What is a packet
service ?
Four types of packet
services
Networking protocols
Examples in this
manual
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A packet service can be defined as:
The actions that need to be performed on every data packet in
order to filter or forward packets to the next device in the
communication chain."
The offers four different packet services:
IEEE 802.1D Transparent Bridging
"
PPPoA to PPTP Relaying
"
PPP & IP Routing
"
Classical IP & IP Routing.
"
All examples in this manual, use the Transmission Control
Protocol (TCP)/Internet Protocol (IP) suite because it is widely
available (See chapter 11 for more information).
However, the
manage most other forms of protocols.
Only typical solutions are presented in this manual.
However, this does not prevent you from experimenting with
various configurations and settings.
An optimal solution may be discovered through experimentation.
You can also try a combination of the presented solutions.
is a true multiprotocol device, as it is able to
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