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2001/1/10-11 [Computer/SW/Security] UID:20284 Activity:high
1/9     I've inherited an old Xylogics annex box which I'd like to set up
        so I can dial-up remotely via modem to access the consoles on my
        four home servers. Any suggestions on how to configure this?
        URLs would be fine. thanks!
        \_ Install sshd.  Dialup?  What millenium is this?  If you must, I
           suggest you contact Xylogics and see if they have a manual online
           or can ship you a new one for a few bucks.
                \_ gee, does sshd run at the boot prompt?
           \_ How else am I to access my home system consoles except by
              dialup? Anyways, I found the documentation on Nortel's home
              page. After much frustration (their search engine SUCKS
              and it's slow) found some docs, but of course they are
              WRONG. Bunch of misspelled configuration parameters.
              But I think I have it finally figured out thru ESP. sheesh.
              Now all I need is a 2nd (working) modem.
              page. After much frustration (their search engine SUCKS and
              page-design is slow) found some docs, but of course they are
              WRONG, after downloading the huge PDF files.  Bunch of
              misspelled configuration parameters to lead you astray.
              But I think I have it finally figured out thru my psychic
              abilities. sheesh.  Now all I need is a 2nd (working) modem.
              \_ buddy system.  put null modem cables between systems
                 and make sure you don't crash all of them out to the
                 boot prompt at the same time.
                 \_ You mean using one workstation as the "annex" that
                    has the modem? Ah, but then I wouldnt get to utilize
                    and set up this annex box i got.
                    has the modem? Good idea. Ah, but then I wouldnt
                    get to utilize and set up this annex box i got at least
                    not in the most ideal configuration.
                        \_ This is what I was talking about with ssh but some
                           smart ass deleted it.  You can run ssh on each box
                           and have: A->B->C->D->A serial connections.  Thus
                           the only way you get screwed is if you don't have
                           net or box A and B are down, you need to get to B
                           but A is dead and unrecoverable from D.  It can
                           happen but I doubt your home is a 24x7x365 site.
                           \_ You can be easily screwed.
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