Usage_Summary

   The Point-to-Point Protocol utility (PPPD) allows you to initiate
   and control a Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)-compliant network
   connection from an OpenVMS Alpha host and define its physical
   link parameters.

   Specifically, you can use this utility to:

   o  Create an asynchronous (ASN) device. PPPD creates the device
      automatically if one is not currently associated with a serial
      port (such as TTA1).

   o  Set both PPP and ASN device characteristics such as flow
      control and baud rate.

   o  Inform the network stacks that there is a new physical
      transport that uses the PPP.

   o  Act as a simple terminal emulator when establishing a
      connection to a new system (asynchronous only).

   o  Display configuration information about the ASN and PPP device
      drivers as well as any ongoing PPPD sessions.

   Format

     $ PPPD

   The utility then displays the following prompt:

   PPPD>

   After invoking PPPD, you can perform PPPD operations by entering
   the appropriate commands. You can also enter a single PPPD
   command on the same line as the command that invokes the utility,
   for example:

   $ PPPD CONNECT TTAO:

   To exit from the Point-to-Point Protocol utility, enter the
   EXIT command at the PPPD> prompt or press Ctrl/Z. Either method
   returns control to the DCL command level.

   For information about the PPPD utility, enter the HELP command at
   the PPPD> prompt.