SLIP Questionnaire

Use this questionnaire to record data on SLIP configurations. Information collected on these sheets can be faxed to a service representative when additional assistance with SLIP configuration is required.

1. Was this SLIP configuration working previously? (Y/N) ____
2. What are the machine types? (example: AIX/PC, DOS/PC, etc.)

   Local System: ________________ Remote System: _________________

   If the host is not an AIX system, please name the type of software being used to establish the SLIP connection.

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3. What versions of the AIX operating system are on each of the system units? Issue the /bin/oslevel command. If this command is not recognized use the following method:

   lslpp -h bos.Rte
    look for the 
   active commit
    line release level.

   Local System: ________________ Remote System: _________________
4. List all interfaces available on both systems (for example, sl0, sl1). To do this, use the command: lsdev -Cc if

   Local System: ______________ Remote System: _____________

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   Note that in newer versions of AIX (for example, AIX 3.2.4 and up), the SLIP interface number should match the tty device number. For example, /dev/tty53 should be used with sl53.

5. Is SLIP being configured through SMIT or with commands? _____________________

   SLIP configurations using commands are not permanent and are not present after a system reboot.

6. Is SLIP being configured over modems or a direct serial line?

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7. If modems are being used, list the manufacturer and modem type for both the local and remote systems.

           TYPE      BAUD RATE  IBM CABLING If not IBM cable,
                                (Yes/No)    what type?
   Local:  _________ __________    ___      ________________________
   Remote: _________ ___________   ___      ________________________

8. If modems are in use, what is the phone carrier type? (leased-line or normal switched)

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9. What hardware is the SLIP line being used on?

   IBM 7318 Serial Communications Network Server (model P10 or S20): ___

   128-Port Adapter (with 16-port RAN(s): ___

   64-Port Adapter (with 16-port concentrator(s)): ___

   16-Port Fanout Box (DB25 pinouts): ___

   8-Port Fanout Box (DB25 pinouts): ___

   Native, S1 or S2 serial ports: ___

10. Is it possible to ping from the local system to the remote system?

    (Y/N) ______    (on the local system enter: ping <remote address> )

11. Is it possible to ping from the remote system to the local system?

    (Y/N) ______    (on the remote system enter: ping <local address> )

12. Are the tty ports disabled on both the local and remote systems?

    (Y/N) ______

    Use the command: pdisable | grep tty#. Only disabled tty numbers are displayed as output of this command.
13. Are any error messages being displayed? If yes, please list them below:

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