Before you configure a dial-in server, gather the information that is listed in the following table.
The planning information in this section does not include information to be gathered about authentication or PPPoE. For details about authentication planning, refer to Planning for Authentication on a Link. For PPPoE planning, refer to Planning for DSL Support Over a PPPoE Tunnel.
Information |
Action |
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Maximum modem speed |
Refer to documentation that was provided by the modem manufacturer. |
User names of people who are permitted to call the dial-in server |
Obtain the names of the prospective users before you set up their home directories, as discussed in How to Configure Users of the Dial-in Server. |
Dedicated IP address for PPP communications |
Obtain an address from the individual at your company who is responsible for delegating IP addresses. |