OpenWindows Advanced User's Guide

F.2.3 About Managing Serial Ports

A modem is a device that enables your system to transmit and receive information over telephone lines. Modems are typically plugged into serial ports, so you need to set up your system's serial port with Admintool to use a modem. You can connect the modem to the system and turn the power on before or after using the Admintool to enable access to that modem. Connecting a modem to your system generally involves the following steps:

For additional information about installing and configuring modems, see the System Administration Guide, Volume 2, which is part of the Solaris 2.5 System Administrator AnswerBook.