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1. Gather preconfiguration information
| Gather data that is needed prior to setting up the link, such
as peer host names, target phone numbers, and modem speed.
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2. Configure the modem and serial port
| Set up the modem and serial port.
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3. Configure the serial-line communication
| Configure the characteristics of the transmission across the
serial line.
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4. Define the conversation between the dial-out machine and
the peer
| Gather communications data for use when you create the chat
script.
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5. Configure information about a particular peer
| Configure PPP options to call an individual dial-in server.
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6. Call the peer
| Type the pppd command to initiate communications.
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