Re: (PM) OT: Odd uses for old PM2's (fwd)

Paul S. Carlson (pcarlson@saba.kuentos.guam.net)
Sat, 1 May 1999 10:59:26 +1000 (GST)

> John Lange wrote:
>
> > Could I???
> > Use a null modem cable between the serial port on the Unix PC and S1 on the
> > PM.
> > S1 would have a static ip address
> > E0 would have a static ip address
> >
> > Then what do I do? does the nix box need to log into the PM? or would I
> > be able to telnet to the S1 address and access the nix box?
>
> You should be able to setup the PM for a hardwired network connection and
> use PPP or slip to get the Unix box on line if it has a PPP or SLIP driver.
>
> I've heard of it being done but have not tested it myself.
>

Works great, we use this setup to cut down on exposure and limit bandwidth to
a talker server.

I found it easyier to set up a location on the PM2 and use 'ppp' on the nix
side instead of a hardwired connect or pppd.

Paul

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