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Configuring Dial-Out Connections 8-3
Configuring the Location Table
Creating a Location
You must create a unique dial-out location for each remote host or router you want to
access. Location table entries are identified by this unique location name, which can
contain up to 12 characters.
To create a location, use the following command:
Command> add location Locname
Setting the Connection Type
Because the default method of initiating a connection is manual, you need to use the
dial command to cause the PortMaster to manually dial out to a location. You can
change the connection type as shown in Table 8-1. If you are changing an existing
location’s connection type, verify that the connection is not active.
To configure the connection type, use the following command:
Command> set location Locname
on_demand|continuous|manual
Table 8-1
Dial-Out Connection Types
Connection Type Description
on_demand This type of connection is automatically started when
packets for the remote location are queued by the
PortMaster.
continuous This type of connection is always active. If the telephone
connection is dropped, the PortMaster initiates a new
connection with the location after a 30-second waiting
period.
manual This type of connection is started when you request a
connection. You can use this configuration to test a
connection or for network callback users. This is the
default