
Using Internet Connections 16-7
Configuration Steps for an Internet Connection
For more information about asynchronous ports, refer to Chapter 5, “Configuring an
Asynchronous Port.”
Configuring a Dial-Out LocationIf you are using a continuous dial-out link, a location entry on the PortMaster must be
created for the location identified as isp1. This entry allows the PortMaster to establish a
connection with the ISP as soon as it is booted. The new location isp1 should be
configured with the values shown in Table 16-5, or as instructed by your ISP.
Table 16-5 Location Table Values
Setting Command
Location name add location isp1
Type set location isp1 manual
(Change to continuous after testing the configur ation.)
Protocol set location isp1 protocol ppp
IP destination set location isp1 destination 192.168.5.6
Netmask set location isp1 netmask 255.255.255.0
RIP routing set location isp1 rip broadcast
MTU set location isp1 mtu 1500
Compression set location isp1 compression on
Input filter set location isp1 ifilter internet.in
Output filter set location isp1 ofilter internet.out
Idle timer set location isp1 idle 0
High-water mark set location isp1 high_water 0
Dial group set location isp1 group 1
Telephone number set location isp1 telephone 5551212
Username set location isp1 username office
(This value is provided by your ISP.)