System Administration Guide: Network Services

Tasks for Configuring the Dial-in Server (Task Map)

Table 17–3 Task Map for Setting Up the Dial-in Server

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-in Server)

3. Configure calling peer information 

Set up the user environments and PPP options for every dial-out machine that is permitted to call the dial-in server. 

How to Configure Users of the Dial-in Server

4. Configure the serial-line communication 

Configure the characteristics of the transmission across the serial line. 

How to Define Communications Over the Serial Line (Dial-in Server)