Editing the /etc/asppp.cf Configuration File

The /etc/asppp.cf configuration file provides the PPP link manager on one endpoint machine with information about the machine on the other end of the link--or the machines on the other end of a multipoint (or dynamic point-to-point) link. When the machine boots, the link manager uses this information to establish and maintain communication with a remote endpoint.

Editing the Configuration File

When editing asppp.cf:

• Separate keywords in the configuration file by white space (blanks, tabs, and new lines).

• Use a # sign before all character strings meant as comments. All characters placed between a # sign and the next new line are considered comments and ignored.

No other format requirements apply for the placement of the keywords in the file.

How to Edit the asppp.cf Configuration File

1. Become superuser on one endpoint machine.

2. Change to the /etc directory.

3. Edit the generic asppp.cf file to add the information defining the PPP link for this machine.

4. Save the file, making sure the permissions are set to 600.

5. Change to the /etc directories on the remaining endpoints and repeat Steps 2 and 3.