--Creating and configuring a virtual-access interface by applying a specific virtual template interface. The template is the source of the generic user information and router-dependent information. The result of cloning is a virtual-access interface configured with all the commands in the template.
--Link Control Protocol. Protocol that establishes, configures, and tests data-link connections for use by PPP.
--network access server. A device providing local network access to users across a remote access network such as the public switched telephone network (PSTN).
--Point-to-Point Protocol. A protocol that encapsulates network layer protocol information over point-to-point links. PPP is defined in RFC 1661.
--PPP over ATM.
--PPP over Ethernet.
--Cloning a specified number of virtual-access interfaces from a virtual template at system startup or when the command is configured.
--permanent virtual circuit (or connection). Virtual circuit that is permanently established. PVCs save bandwidth associated with circuit establishment and teardown in situations where certain virtual circuits must exist all the time. In ATM terminology, called a permanent virtual connection.
--virtual channel. Logical circuit created to ensure reliable communication between two network devices. A VC is defined by a VPI/VCI pair and can be either permanent (PVC) or switched (SVC).
--Instance of a unique virtual interface that is created dynamically and exists temporarily. Virtual-access interfaces can be created and configured differently by different applications, such as virtual profiles and virtual private dialup networks. Virtual-access interfaces are cloned from virtual template interfaces.
--A logical interface configured with generic configuration information for a specific purpose or configuration common to specific users, plus router-dependent information. The template takes the form of a list of Cisco IOS interface commands that are applied to virtual-access interfaces, as needed.
--virtual private dialup network. A system that permits dial-in networks to exist remotely from home networks, while giving the appearance of being directly connected.