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Chapter 15
Configuring and Managing SLIP Ports
Overview
Introduction
This chapter explains how to configure and manage access server ports for use with PCs and computers acting as serial line Internet protocol (SLIP) hosts. A SLIP host is an Internet host that uses SLIP as its data link over
To use the procedures in this chapter, you must:
∙Ensure that the devices support SLIP.
∙Connect and test the devices.
∙Enable privileged status.
∙Configure the port and device characteristics to match.
This chapter provides information about configuring only the access server for SLIP communications. For information about configuring SLIP hosts, refer to the documentation provided with the host system.
In This Chapter
This chapter contains the following topics:
∙Packet Forwarding to and from SLIP Hosts
∙Displaying SLIP Characteristics
∙Managing Internet Addresses for SLIP Hosts
∙Managing the Maximum Transmission Unit
∙Configuring a Port So That a PC Can Function as a Terminal or SLIP Host
∙Configuring a Dedicated SLIP Port
∙Configuring a
Configuring and Managing SLIP Ports