System Administration Guide: Resource Management and Network Services

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.

  4. Configure the serial port by using admintool, as described in “Setting Up Terminals and Modems with Serial Ports Tool” in System Administration Guide: Advanced Administration.

    Use admintool to do the following:

    1. Select the serial port where you have attached the modem, either port a or port b.

      The Modify Serial Port window is displayed.

    2. Specify modem direction as dial-in only.


      Note –

      Solaris PPP 4.0 does support bidirectional communications for a modem.


    3. Click Okay to convey the changes.