Dial-up access

How to use dial-up access with an XO.

Note: while it is possible, it is not part of the deployment plans, so do not treat this as a fault.

Components to Add

As of build ship.2-650 the following software components need to be added to gain dial-up access:

• kernel drivers for USB modems,
• PPP.

In addition, the following software components would be helpful:

• A user interface for configuring,
• A user interface for starting and stopping.

Option 1 - Augment

• Disable and remove Network Manager,
• Install the ppp package using yum,
• Manually configure PPP for on-demand dial-up per PPP documentation.

Option 2 - Debian GNU/Linux

• install Debian as an upgrade,
• apt-get install ppp pppconfig,
• run pppconfig.

Option 3 - USB to RS232 cable and external modem

• May require drivers not currently included
• Would also provide a generic interface for devices requiring a 'dumb terminal' interface, such as some computer systems, test equipment, hobbyist robotic controllers, etc.
• Has anyone tested this?