Chapter 12. L2TP
This chapter covers the following topics:
Overview of Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol— This section defines L2TP, discusses different types of L2TP tunnels, and covers the benefits of using this method of setting up VPNs.
Functional Details of L2TP— Because L2TP is fairly involved, this section gives details on how an L2TP session gets established.
Case Studies— This section covers case studies involving L2TP implementations aimed at solidifying your understanding of L2TP.
This chapter talks about the Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP). L2TP uses IP to create a tunnel in which Layer 2 frames are encapsulated. We will look at the types of L2TP tunnels as you try to gain an understanding of L2TP. We will look at the messages that are ...
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