Configuring Outgoing Connections - Lantronix SCS Reference Manual

Basic Remote Networking
The password sent is a site-specific password called the remote password. The remote password is used
only for outgoing connections, and must be sent via PPP. See Configure Authentication on page 4-19 for
configuration instructions.
SLIP does not support authentication. To perform authentication, SLIP users must use chat scripts. See
Chat Scripts on page 5-3 for more information.

4.6.4 Configuring Outgoing Connections

To configure the SCS for outgoing connections, complete the steps in the following sections.
4.6.4.1 Configure Ports
All ports that will support outgoing connections must be configured for dynamic connections. Use the
following command.
Local>> DEFINE PORT 2 ACCESS DYNAMIC
For more information on port configuration, see Chapter 8, Ports.
Note:
4.6.4.2 Configure Modems
Enable modem operation on the port(s) used for outgoing calls. Then, assign a modem profile to the port
using the Define Ports Modem Type command.
Local>> DEFINE PORT 2 MODEM ENABLED
Local>> DEFINE PORT 2 MODEM TYPE 5
A modem profile automatically sets up a port for a specific type of modem. Define
Note:
Ports Modem Type is listed on page 12-16. Modem profiles and complete modem
configuration instructions are discussed in Chapter 9, Modems.
4.6.4.3 Create a Site
Every outgoing connection must use a site. Each site is initially created with a default set of configurations.
See Creating a New Site on page 4-3 for details on how to create a site.
Figure 4-27: Permitting Outgoing Connections
Figure 4-28: Enabling Modem Operation
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Outgoing Connections