User Manual

Configuring Modem Connections
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Configuring Incoming-Only Modem Connections
Introduction This section describes how to configure incoming-only modem connec-
tions, that is, connections that are initiated by a device across the tele-
phone network.
Related Information • If you intend to run SLIP or PPP traffic over this modem connection,
see Chapter 8.
• For more information on setting the port’s flow control attributes see
the set flow command in the PortServer II Command Reference.
• For information on setting up the port for autoconnection, see Chap-
ter 13 of this manual and the set ports command in the Port-
Server II Command Reference.
• For information on setting serial line operating parameters such as
character size, the number of stop bits, and parity, see the set
line command in the PortServer II Command Reference.
Starting Point This procedure assumes that you
• Know the operating parameters required by the modem. If you do
not, see the modem documentation.
• Have or will correctly cable the connection between the PortServer
II serial ports and modems. See the PortServer II Hardware Installa-
tion Guide for more information.
• Logged in as root
Procedure
1.
Supply a set ports command that specifies the following:
• The serial port to which this command applies (on the range
field)
• dev=min
2.
Supply a set line command that specifies the following:
• The serial port to which this command applies (on the range
field)
• The line speed of the connection between the modem and the
serial port (on the baud field)
3.
Supply a set flow command that defines the flow control scheme
required by the modem.