Setting Ports to Auto-Answer

Use this procedure to set up a port for auto-answering. This procedure is required only if you want dial-in access.

Procedure

1. Create an entry in the Devices file:
   1. Navigate to the correct directory:

      cd /etc/uucp

   2. Display the directory contents:

      ls

   3. Open the Devices file with vi:

      vi Devices

   4. Navigate to the bottom of the file:

      G

   5. Open a new line: 

      0

   6. Add an entry to the Devices list. Type:

      Direct term/dg0async1s -9600 direct

      and press ESC.

   7. Repeat for every port that you want to be able to auto-answer.
   8. Exit the vi editor:

      ZZ.

2. Enter cu -l term/dg0async1s.
3. To set a port to auto-answer, enter ats0=1&w.

   The system responds OK.

4. To view settings, enter A+&v.
5. Repeat these steps for each device that will be used for dial-in.
6. To exit, press ~ (tilde).