The document discusses Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) which is commonly used for establishing connections across wide area networks (WANs). PPP uses Link Control Protocol (LCP) to negotiate the connection and establish link parameters. It can also use Password Authentication Protocol (PAP) or Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP) for authentication. The document provides instructions and examples for configuring PPP on routers, and describes commands like show interface and debug ppp negotiation that can be used to verify PPP operation and authentication.