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Providing User Dial-In Access 17-5
Configuration Steps for Dial-In Access
Note – This example describes how to configure the first PortMaster, pm1.edu.com.
Use a similar configuration for the remaining PortMaster devices.
Connecting Modems
Use the following steps to connect modems to the first PortMaster:
1. Connect your modems to the serial ports using straight-through modem
cables.
Modems slower than 14.4Kbps are not recommended for network users.
2. Make sure that the modem cables are securely fastened and that you
provide enough room for the modems to stay cool.
Configuring Global Settings
Configure the global settings on the first PortMaster to the values shown in Table 17-2.
Table 17-2
Global Values
Setting Command
Default host set host
192.168.1.4
Alternate host set host 2
any other available host
IP gateway set gateway
192.168.1.1
Default routing set default
off
Name service set namesvc
dns
Name server set nameserver
192.168.1.2
Domain set domain
edu.com
System name set sysname
pm1
Loghost set loghost
192.168.1.2
Assigned address set assigned
192.168.1.33
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