Editing Point-to-Point Protocol (section)

=== Multilink PPP ===

'''Multilink PPP''' (also referred to as '''MLPPP''', '''MP''', '''MPPP''', '''MLP''', or Multilink) provides a method for spreading traffic across multiple distinct PPP connections. It is defined in RFC 1990. It can be used, for example, to connect a home computer to an Internet Service Provider using two traditional 56k modems, or to connect a company through two leased lines.

On a single PPP line frames cannot arrive out of order, but this is possible when the frames are divided among multiple PPP connections. Therefore, Multilink PPP must number the fragments so they can be put in the right order again when they arrive.

Multilink PPP is an example of a [[link aggregation]] technology. [[Cisco IOS]] Release 11.1 and later supports Multilink PPP. <!-- more implementation examples welcome -->