User manual

Network Dial-Out Access 6-
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NCSI provides a network naming service that allows you to
name each NETServer on your network, as well as the ability to
name ports by both the type of service they perform (for
example, MODEM) and by a specific name (for example,
PORT01_NS1). The user can then select a specific NETServer,
service, modem group, or modem port from a list.
A modem port is made available to the user. If authentication is
required on that port, the user is prompted for a login name and
password. Once authentication is successful, you can issue AT
commands or initialization scripts to dial out the modem port.
Telnet Dial-Out
The NETServer also supports modem sharing for TELNET users
who want to dial-out. A network user can TELNET to the
NETServer and allocate one or more modems for dial-out.
Once a modem is allocated to a user, it is connected to a
TELNET session. All characters received from the user are sent
to the modem (for example, AT command strings) and all
characters received from the modem are sent to the user.
Network Dial-Out Configuration Overview
To configure the NETServer to support network dialout
services, you must follow these general steps:
1. Add a modem group to your NETServer
2. Add a dialout network service to your NETServer
3. Add a dialout user to your NETServer
4. Set global dialout service parameters to your NETServer
5. Load and configure NCSI Client software on your PC
6. Optional - set TELNET parameters
7. Optional - edit network service on your NETServer
Note: This section assumes you have completed basic system
configuration, including adding and enabling IP/IPX networks.