Remote user configuration

Remote users can dial-in using the SnapGear appliance using the standard Windows Dial-Up Networking software. Set up a new dial-out connection on the remote PC to dial the phone number of the modem connected to the SnapGear appliance COM port. After the dial-in is connected, users can access all network resources as if they were a local user.

For Windows 95 and Windows 98:

From the Dial-Up Networking folder, double-click Make New Connection and enter the Connection Name for your new dial-in connection as shown in the following figure:

Figure 4.5 Make new connection screen

Select the modem to use from the Select a device pull down menu.

Click Next and enter the phone number of the modem connected to the SnapGear appliance.

Click Finish.

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SnapGear 1.7.8 manual Remote user configuration, For Windows 95 and Windows