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I have a dedicated IP address (from an Class C pool) for my home
FreeBSD system. 

Currently I'm using pppd at the FreeBSD end to connect to a Livingston 
Portmaster terminal server.

I'd like to switch things around and be able to connect _to_ my FreeBSD system 
_from_ the Net .....

When a IP packet (proto=tcp && port={telnet/ftp/smtp}) is sent to my FreeBSD 
system's IP address, I'd like the Livingston terminal server to dial my FreeBSD 
system at home and start up a PPP session.

Basically dial on demand PPP rather than dedicated PPP.

I'd like either the FreeBSD system or the Livingston to end the PPP session
after 10/15 minutes idle time.

Has anyone done anything similar to the above ? I read the relevant FAQ's but
I'm unsure if this fall under the definition of server PPP ?

I know the Livingston supports this type of dial on demand IP, but I am
unsure if this is achievable at the FreeBSD end ?

Also, should I be looking at using pppd or iijppp ?

Appreciate _any_ comments/advice.

thanks

tony