User`s guide

Accessing Connected Devices and Managing Power 113
Dial-in Connections
Before configuring PPP, you need the following:
• A modem connected to your computer.
• The phone number of the line that is dedicated to the OnSite modem you
want to access.
• If authentication is required for the device into which you dial, you need a
username and password for a user account on the OnSite.
The following table lists the related procedures and where they are
documented.
Table 2-10: Tasks for Configuring and Making Dial-in Connections
Task Where Documented
Configure a PPP connection profile
with stored phone number, user, and
password information
“To Configure a Reusable PPP Connection” on
page 114
Connect using a preconfigured PPP
connection profile
“To Start a PPP Connection From a Remote
Computer” on page 115
Configure a terminal connection profile
with stored phone number, user, and
password information
“To Configure a Reusable Terminal Emulator
Dial-in Connection” on page 116
Connect using a stored terminal
emulator connection profile
“To Dial Into the OnSite Using a Terminal
Emulator” on page 117
“To Dial Into the OnSite Using a Terminal
Emulator” on page 117