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What is EAP EAP stands for Extensible Authentication Protocol. Offers a basic framework for authentication. Many different authentication protocols can be used over it. New authentication protocols can be easily added. EAP Background Originally developed for use with ppp. Extends the ppp-chap authentication method. Designed to work as a link layer authentication protocol. PPP Overview PPP – point to point protocol. A link layer protocol. Used for point to point lines, for example: dial-up lines. Has a built in authentication protocol. PPP Overview (2) PPP’s data-link configuration is done b