pppd

TLDR

Start PPP connection

$ pppd [device] [speed]

Connect with options

$ pppd call [provider]

Debug mode

$ pppd debug [device] [speed]

Specify authentication

$ pppd user [username] password [password]

SYNOPSIS

pppd [options] [device] [speed]

DESCRIPTION

pppd is the Point-to-Point Protocol daemon. Manages PPP connections.
The tool handles dial-up and DSL. Core PPP implementation.
pppd manages PPP links.

PARAMETERS

DEVICE

Serial device.

SPEED

Baud rate.

call PROVIDER

Use provider config.

debug

Enable debugging.

user NAME

Username for auth.

password PASS

Password for auth.

noauth

Don't require auth.

CAVEATS

Requires root privileges. Complex configuration.

HISTORY

pppd is the standard PPP daemon for Linux networking.