Axis 200 - Point to Point Protocol (PPP)

AXIS 200 User’s Manual Section 5: Using the AXIS 200
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Point to Point Protocol (PPP)
The AXIS 200 supports the Point to Point Protocol (PPP) which is a
mechanism for creating and running the Internet Protocol and other
network protocols over a serial link. This can be either:
• a direct serial connection that uses a null-modem cable, or
• a connection established using modems and telephone lines
(including digital lines such as ISDN).
PPP can transport any IP based protocol and allows the AXIS 200 to
be remotely accessed almost as if it were directly connected to the
network. However, the major difference between PPP and an Ethernet
connection is of course speed. A standard Ethernet connection
operates at 10 Mbps (maximum theoretical throughput), whereas an
analog modem only operates at speeds up to 56 kbps.
PPP Setup for
Windows 95
Follow these instructions to configure PPP from a Windows 95 host:
1. Connect the remote modem to the serial port of the AXIS 200
(US Robotics modem recommended).
2. From the Windows desktop, double click on the My Computer icon
and then open Dial-Up Networking.
3. Double click on Make New Connection. From within this dialog,
define a name that describes the connection you are creating in the
‘Type name for the computer you are dialing’ field. Select a local
modem from the displayed modem list.
4. Click Configure... to open the Modem Properties dialog box.
Accept all default settings but ensure that modem speed is
compatible with your modem and does not exceed 38,400 bps,
which is the maximum serial port speed for the AXIS 200.
5. Click the Connection tab and then click Advanced... Check ‘Use
flow control’ and select Software (XON/XOFF). Click OK to return
to the ‘Make New Connection’ dialog.
6. Enter the relevant phone number information for the remote
modem connected to your AXIS 200. Click Next.