The configuration for Location 1, the dial-out side of the link, is composed of the following elements:
Dial-out machine, typically a personal computer or workstation in an individual's home.
Serial interface on the dial-out machine. /dev/cua/a or /dev/cua/b is the standard serial interface for outgoing calls on machines that run Solaris software.
Asynchronous modem or ISDN terminal adapter (TA) that is connected to a telephone jack.
Telephone lines and services of a telephone company.
Telephone jack or similar connector, which is connected to the telephone network
Asynchronous modem or ISDN TA
Serial interface on the dial-in server, either ttya or ttyb for incoming calls
Dial-in server, which is connected to a network, such as a corporate intranet, or, in the instance of an ISP, the global Internet