PAP
| Definition | : |
Password Authentication Protocol
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| Category | : | Computing » Protocols |
| Country/Region | : | Worldwide  |
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What does PAP mean?
A Password Authentication Protocol (PAP) is an authentication protocol that that allows Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) peers to authenticate one another. PAP applies a two-way handshaking procedure. After the link is established the originator sends an id-password pair to the server. If authentication succeeds the server sends back an acknowledgement; otherwise it either terminates the connection or gives the originator another chance.
