• Downloads
• Configuring a Dialer Interface (NSM Procedure)    

• Related Topics
• Configuring a USB Modem Interface (NSM Procedure)
• Configuring Dial-in Options on a Dialer Interface (NSM Procedure)

Configuring a Dialer Interface (NSM Procedure)

To configure a dialer interface for the device:

1. In the NSM navigation tree, select Device Manager > Devices.
2. Click the Device Tree tab and then double-click the device for which you want to configure the dialer interface.
3. Click the Configuration tab. In the configuration tree, select Interfaces > Interfaces List.
4. Add or modify interface settings as specified in Table 1.
5. Click one:
   • OK—Saves the changes.
   • Cancel—Cancels the modifications.

Table 1: Dialer Interface Configuration Details

Option	Function	Your Action
Name	Specifies the name of the new interface.	Enter a name for the new interface.
Description	Differentiates between different dialer interfaces.	Enter a description for the new interface.
Encapsulation	Specifies the encapsulation.	Select PPP from the encapsulation list.
Unit
Unit	Specifies the logical unit.	Enter the unit number.
Unit > Dialer Options
Pool	Specifies the name of the dialer pool to use for USB modem connectivity.	Enter the name of the dialer pool.
Unit > Family > Inet > Address
Name	Specifies the source IP address for the dialer interface.	Enter the source IP address.
Destination	Specifies the destination IP address for the dialer interface.	Enter the destination IP address.