Step 4: Testing the connection

After you finish configuring both systems, you should test the connectivity to ensure that the systems are sharing the modem to reach external networks.

1. Ensure that the Layer Two Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) terminator profile is active.
   1. In System i® Navigator, expand 10.1.1.73 > Network > Remote Access Services > Receiver Connection Profiles.
   2. In the right pane, find the required profile (toExternal) and verify the Status field is Active. If not, right-click the profile and select Start.
2. Start the Remote dial profile on 10.1.1.74.
   1. In System i Navigator, expand 10.1.1.74 > Network > Remote Access Services > Originator Connection Profiles.
   2. In the right pane, find the required profile (toModem) and verify the Status field is Active. If not, right-click the profile and select Start.
3. Start the remote dial profile on System B.
   1. In System i Navigator, expand 192.168.1.2 > Network > Remote Access Services > Originator Connection Profiles.
   2. In the right pane, find the profile you created and verify the Status field is Active. If not, right-click the profile and select Start.
4. If possible, ping the Internet service provider (ISP) or other destination that you've dialed to verify both profiles are active. You will attempt the ping from both 10.1.1.74 and 192.168.1.2.
5. As an alternative, you can also check the connection status.
   1. In System i Navigator, expand the system > Network > Remote Access Services > Originator Connection Profiles.
   2. In the right pane, right-click the profile you created and select Connections. On the Connection Status window you can see which profiles are active, inactive, connecting, and more.