Configuration and Administration > Devices > One Time Password Configuration > Modem Dialing Capability for Remote Access to Devices

Modem Dialing Capability for Remote Access to Devices
The AlterPath Manager has modem dialing capability to enable complete out-of-band access to remote console server devices. The protocol used to dial out is PPP. To use this feature, you must set the Status to “OnDemand” from the Device Detail form, and configure the appropriate PPP settings.
The AlterPath Manager checks the same configuration in conjunction with Health Monitoring.
You can establish PPP connection using any of the following methods:
                
 
<username>:<console name>
Modem Mode
There are three modes of PPP connection:
Select this to establish a PPP connection whenever a user connects to a device or console. The modem connection remains as long as there is a console port open.
Select this to use Ethernet to connect to a device. In the event that the device becomes unreachable via Ethernet, the AlterPath Manager establishes a PPP connection as a backup network whenever a device/console access is requested.
Health Monitoring and PPP Settings
The AlterPath Manager uses the same PPP settings to enable Health Monitoring. The Health Monitoring feature is not affected regardless of whether the Mode selected is “Primary Network” or “Network Backup.”
Actions Not Recommended While Using PPP
Do not change the Device IP or the Device Name (including deleting or disabling it) while running PPP as this will cause a disconnection if no upload is in progress. Any device change during an upload will prevent your upload from being saved.
Configuring the Modem Dialing Capability
To configure the modem dialing capability, follow the steps below:
1.
Modem Mode provides three choices:
Primary Network
2.
3.
Optional. IP address for the current device.
Optional. Local IP address for using PPP.
Required. The complete PPP phone number.
PPP Auth Method
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