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Configuring HDLC and PPP encapsulation on WAN interfaces typically involves configuring the appropriate encapsulation type on the routers or networking devices connecting the WAN links. Below are the basic steps for configuring HDLC and PPP encapsulation on WAN interfaces using Cisco IOS commands as an example:

1. Configuring HDLC Encapsulation:

 ```bash
 Router(config)# interface serial interface_number
 Router(config-if)# encapsulation hdlc
 Router(config-if)# no shutdown
 ```

1. Replace `interface_number` with the number of the serial interface you want to configure (e.g., `serial0/0`).
2. The `encapsulation hdlc` command configures the interface to use HDLC encapsulation.
3. The `no shutdown` command activates the interface.

2. Configuring PPP Encapsulation:

 ```bash
 Router(config)# interface serial interface_number
 Router(config-if)# encapsulation ppp
 Router(config-if)# ppp authentication {chap | pap} {username password | if-needed}
 Router(config-if)# no shutdown
 ```

1. Replace `interface_number` with the number of the serial interface you want to configure (e.g., `serial0/0`).
2. The `encapsulation ppp` command configures the interface to use PPP encapsulation.
3. The `ppp authentication` command enables authentication using either CHAP (Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol) or PAP (Password Authentication Protocol). Replace `username` and `password` with the authentication credentials.
4. Alternatively, you can use `ppp authentication chap if-needed` or `ppp authentication pap if-needed` to only prompt for authentication if required.
5. The `no shutdown` command activates the interface.

3. Verifying the Configuration:

 You can verify the configuration by using the `show interfaces` command to check the status and configuration of the WAN interfaces:

 ```bash
 Router# show interfaces serial interface_number
 ```

 This command displays information about the configured encapsulation type, interface status, and other parameters.

4. Optional Configuration:

1. Depending on your network requirements, you may also need to configure additional parameters such as IP addresses, subnet masks, clocking, and routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, EIGRP) on the WAN interfaces.
2. Additionally, you can configure quality of service (QoS), compression, and other features to optimize the performance and efficiency of the WAN links.

It's important to ensure that the configurations are applied consistently on both ends of the WAN link to establish proper communication. Additionally, consider any security and compatibility requirements when selecting the encapsulation type and authentication method for your WAN interfaces.