| | |
|---|
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.
|
|
2. Configure the modem and serial port
| Set up the modem and serial port.
|
|
3. Configure the serial-line communication
| Configure the characteristics of the transmission across the
serial line.
|
|
4. Define the conversation between the dial-out machine and
the peer
| Gather communications data for use when you create the chat
script.
|
|
5. Configure information about a particular peer
| Configure PPP options to call an individual dial-in server.
|
|
6. Call the peer
| Type the pppd command to initiate communications.
|
|