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COM port settings
System Administrator’s Guide 21
COM port settings
With a modem attached, the COM (serial) port can be configured as:
• a primary Dialout Internet connection to provide dial-in Access for remote users
• a secondary Failover Dialout Internet connection that will be activated when your
primary Internet connection becomes unavailable (e.g. ISP equipment or the
telecommunications network may temporarily fail).
Connecting a modem
Use a serial cable to connect the Shiva VPN Gateway's serial port (COM1) to a
modem.
Note: To connect to an ISDN line, the Shiva VPN Gateway requires an intermediate
device called a Terminal Adapter (TA). A TA connects into your ISDN line and has
either a serial or Ethernet port that is connected to your
Shiva VPN Gateway . Do
not plug an ISDN connection directly in to your Shiva VPN Gateway .
Setting up a dial out Internet connection
1 Click Network Setup on the main menu.
2. Select Dialout Internet in for the COM1 port.
3. Configure parameters as required by your ISP.
• Internet Provider: Enter the name of your ISP.
• Phone Number(s) to Dial: Enter the number to dial to reach your ISP. If you
are behind a PABX that requires you to dial a prefix for an outside line (e.g. 0
or 9) ensure you enter the appropriate prefix. If your ISP has provided you
with multiple phone numbers, you may enter them separated with commas.
• DNS Server(s) (optional): Enter the DNS server address supplied by your
ISP. Multiple DNS addresses may be entered separated by commas. Note