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AIX Versions 3.2 and 4 Asynchronous Communications Guide

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: _____________

    ______________ _____________

    ______________ _____________

    ______________ _____________

    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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