This volume is for network administrators and others who have to set up computer systems to use PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol). It covers all aspects of the protocol, including how to set up dial-in servers, authentication, debugging and PPP options. In addition, it contains overviews of related areas, like serial communications, DNS setup, and routing. Topics include: configuring modems and serial links; how to set up dial-out and dial-in; PPP support in Solaris, Windows NT (client and server), and Windows 95 (client only); and related technologies that users need to understand.

About the Author
Andrew Sun's experience with computers dates back to the early 1980s. He is an electrical engineer by training, with an MSEE degree from Stanford University. Andrew has many years of experience in the telecommunications industry and has performed engineering work for emerging broadband ISDN and ATM products. He currently engineers IT infrastructures, and his areas of expertise include networking, firewalls, email with SMTP, DNS, Usenet, Solaris administration, and of course, dial-up remote access.


Book Information
ISBN 9781565923218
Author Andrew Sun
Page Count 444
Imprint O'Reilly Media
Publisher O'Reilly Media