When configuring PPP connections to an external modem connected to an AUX port or to the modem port, an administrative user can use the AuxPort1 or AuxPort2 or ModemPort screens to change the default settings, if desired. The settings are shown in the following screen examples and in Fields for Configuring PPP on AuxPort or ModemPort Screens (Sheet 1 of 3).When you go to the screens for either AuxPort1 or AuxPort2 under Configuration>Aux/Modem Port in Expert mode, the screen in the following figure appears if “PPP” is selected on the “Profile” pull-down menu.Web Manager Configuration>Serial/AUX>Aux/Modem>AuxPort1 and AuxPort2—PPPWhen you go to Configuration>Serial/AUX>Aux/Modem Port>ModemPort in Expert mode, the screen shown in the following figure appears.Web Manager Configuration>Serial/AUX>Aux/Modem>Modem Port ScreenThe following table defines the information you need to specify when PPP is selected from the “Profile” pull-down menu on the AuxPort screens or the ModemPort screen.
Fields for Configuring PPP on AuxPort or ModemPort Screens (Sheet 1 of 3) The modem initialization string is used to configure the modem when it is turned on or when the communications software calls another modem. The default is: The local IP address used by PPP to set up the session between the local and the remote modem. By default, the IP address of the OnSite is used. Use the default unless you have a specific reason to use another IP address. The remote IP address used by PPP to set up the session between the local and the remote modem. By default, the IP address 10.0.0.1 is used. Use the default unless you have a specific reason to use another IP address. noipx noccp login novj require-pap refuse-chap