System Administration Guide: Network Services

Tasks for Configuring the Dial-out Machine (Task Map)

Table 17–2 Task Map for Setting Up the Dial-out Machine

Task 

Description 

For Instructions 

1. Gather preconfiguration information 

Gather data that is needed prior to setting up the link, such as peer host names, target phone numbers, and modem speed. 

Planning a Dial-up PPP Link

2. Configure the modem and serial port 

Set up the modem and serial port.  

How to Configure the Modem and Serial Port (Dial-out Machine)

3. Configure the serial-line communication 

Configure the characteristics of the transmission across the serial line. 

How to Define Communications Over the Serial Line

4. Define the conversation between the dial-out machine and the peer 

Gather communications data for use when you create the chat script. 

How to Create the Instructions for Calling a Peer

5. Configure information about a particular peer 

Configure PPP options to call an individual dial-in server. 

How to Define the Connection With an Individual Peer

6. Call the peer 

Type the pppd command to initiate communications.

How to Call the Dial-in Server