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 low-speed serial lines.

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 Dial-In Modem for Use with a SLIP Host

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