Dial-in Server HOWTO

2003-06-15

Revision History
Revision 1.02003-06-15la
first official release
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Revision 1.12003-06-19la
minor format corrections
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Revision 1.22003-06-23la
minor format corrections

Abstract

This how to is designed to help you setup a dial-in server over a phone line for use with a LEAF router.


Table of Contents

Introduction
Copyright and License
Disclaimer
Credits / Contributors
Feedback
Preface
Needed Modules and Packages
Setting up the system's dial-in user
Modem Configuration
PPP Configuration
PPP user authentication
PPP connection settings
Router settings
Sample '/etc/ppp/ppp.options' file
FINAL NOTES
References

Introduction

This document details the setup of a dial-in server for those wishing to access an existing network from a remote location via a telephone modem connection. This document can also be modified to add shell access or network resource sharing via the connection, but at this point in time only details internet access such as that you would receive via a dial-up ISP.

Copyright and License

This document, Sample XML HOWTO, is copyrighted (c) 2003 by Lynn Avants. Permission is granted to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1.1 or any later version published by the Free Software Foundation; with no Invariant Sections, with no Front-Cover Texts, and with no Back-Cover Texts. A copy of the license is available at http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html.

Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.

Disclaimer

No liability for the contents of this document can be accepted. Use the concepts, examples and information at your own risk. There may be errors and inaccuracies, that could be damaging to your system. Proceed with caution, and although this is highly unlikely, the author(s) do not take any responsibility.

All copyrights are held by their by their respective owners, unless specifically noted otherwise. Use of a term in this document should not be regarded as affecting the validity of any trademark or service mark. Naming of particular products or brands should not be seen as endorsements.

Credits / Contributors

In this document, I have the pleasure of acknowledging:

  • Jon French -who wrote the original LRP/LEAF document that I originally worked from.

  • Ray Olszewski -who has provided much of the correctness and clarity to this document.... thanks!!!

Feedback

Feedback is most certainly welcome for this document. Send your additions, comments and criticisms to the following email address : .