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L2F (Layer 2 Forwarding Protocol)

A VPN protocol designed to work in conjunction with the PPP to support authentication standards, such as Terminal Access Controller Access Control System (TACACS+) and Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service RADIUS), for secure transmissions over the Internet.

L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol)

A dial-up VPN protocol that defines its own tunneling protocol and works with the advanced security methods of IPSec. L2TP allows PPP sessions to be tunneled across an arbitrary medium to a home gateway at an ISP or a corporation.

LAN (local area network)

A group of connected computers located in a single geographic area—usually a building or campus—that share data and services.

laser printer

A type of printer that ...

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