Major Tasks for Setting Up the Dial-up PPP Link (Task Map)
You set up the dial-up PPP link by configuring modems, modifying network database files,
and modifying the PPP configuration files that are described in Table 22-1.
The next table lists the major tasks to configure both sides of a dial-up
PPP link. Typically, you configure only one end of the link, either the dial-out
machine or dial-in server.
Table 17-1 Task Map for Setting Up the Dial-up PPP Link
Task |
Description |
For Instructions |
|---|
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. |
Planning a Dial-up PPP Link |
2. Configure the dial-out machine |
Set up PPP on the machine that makes the
call over the link. |
Table 17-2 |
3. Configure the dial-in server |
Set up PPP on the
machine that receives incoming calls. |
Table 17-3 |
4. Call the dial-in server |
Type the pppd command to initiate
communications. |
How to Call the Dial-in Server |