Before you configure a dial-out machine, 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 on 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. |
Modem connection commands (AT commands) |
Refer to documentation that was provided by the modem manufacturer. |
Name to use for dial-in server at the other end of the link |
Create any name that helps you identify the dial-in server. |
Login sequence that was required by dial-in server |
Contact the dial-in server's administrator or ISP documentation if dial-in server is at the ISP. |