Last modified: Thursday, October 16, 2003
Short for Link Control Protocol, a protocol that is part of the PPP. In PPP communications, both the sending and receiving devices send out LCP packets to determine specific information that will be required for the data transmission. The LCP checks the identity of the linked device and either accepts or rejects the peer device, determines the acceptable packet size for transmission, searches for errors in configuration and can terminate the link if the parameters are not satisfied. Data cannot be transmitted over the network until the LCP packet determines that the link is acceptable.
RFC 1548 The full text of the PPP RFC 1548. RFC 1570 The RFC on PPP LCP extensions.	Related Categories Network Protocols Networks Related Terms PPP PPTP protocol SLIP Shopping LCP Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Plumbing Supplies 353 Store Offers Sport and Outdoor 142 Store Offers Tools and Accessories 2 Store Offers Building Supplies 70 Store Offers Network Cables 14 Model Matches