How to Configure the Modem and Serial Port (Dial-in Server)

1. Program the modem, as instructed in the modem manufacturer's documentation.

   For other suggestions, refer to How to Configure the Modem and Serial Port (Dial-out Machine).

2. Attach the modem to the serial port on the dial-in server.

3. Become superuser on the dial-in server or assume an equivalent role.

   Roles contain authorizations and privileged commands. For more information about roles, see Configuring RBAC (Task Map) in System Administration Guide: Security Services. To configure a role with the Primary Administrator profile, see Chapter 2, Working With the Solaris Management Console (Tasks), in System Administration Guide: Basic Administration.

4. Configure the serial port by using the /usr/sadm/bin/smc command for the Solaris Management Console, as described in Setting Up Terminals and Modems With Serial Ports Tool (Overview) in System Administration Guide: Advanced Administration.

   Use the Solaris Management Console to do the following:

   1. Select the serial port where you have attached the modem.

   2. Specify modem direction as dial-in only.

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      Note –

      Solaris PPP 4.0 does support bidirectional communications for a modem.

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   3. Click Okay to convey the changes.