Frame Format

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PPP is a byte - oriented protocol where each field of the frame is composed of one or more

bytes

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Format is required to encapsulate packets of information or data that simply includes either

configuration information or data.

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Uses same format as HDLC

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Contains one additional filed , i.e Protocol Field , present after control field and before

information or data field.

 Fields of Frame
1) Flag Field-PPP begins and ends with flag. Value = 1 byte

2) Address Field – Broadcast address. All 1’s simply indicates that

all of the stations are ready to accept frame. Value – 1 byte .PPP
doesnt provide individual station addresses.
3)
4) Control Field – Uses format of U-Frame. Value = 1 byte ,ie,
00000011 binary value. 1 byte is used for connection-less data
link.

5) Data Field – Contains upper layer datagram.N/W layer datagram is

encapsulated in this field. Length varies.

6) FCS Field – Contains checksum for identification of errors.16/32

bits size. alculated over address, control, protocol etc. Characters are
added for control and handling of errors.