Serial Port Settings
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Serial Port
When disabled, the external serial port is left free for use by an ODP application.
GPS Configuration
Select GPS to enable GPS reports through the serial port. Note that the report format is set in the GPS » Settings tab.
Set the appropriate TCP Server Format in the Local and/or Remote Delivery sections.
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Report Trigger
On Loss of Cellular Signal:
Select this if the GPS reports are output only when the cellular signal is lost. Note that
there can be a delay of around 30 seconds before the serial reports appear on the serial port after the cellular signal
is lost.
Always:
GPS reports are always sent out the serial port.
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Reports
Local (1/sec):
Select this to have the Local report sent out the serial port each second.
Remote (AAVL):
Select this to have the Remote report sent out the serial port. The report rate is based on the AAVL
settings.
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Baud Rate
Select the serial port baud rate. The character format is fixed at 8 data bits, No parity, 1 stop bit.
External Serial Port Configuration
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Show Version on Boot
When enabled, the router model number and firmware version are transmitted out the serial port at router boot.
Additionally, "OK" is transmitted when router is ready to receive data and when PPP connection is made. When
disabled, these indicators will not be transmitted out the serial port.
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Baud Rate
Sets the baud rate of the serial port. Settings may range from 300 to 115,200 bits per second. The default baud rate
is 115,200 bps.
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Data bits, Stop bits,
and
Parity
Sets these parameters, which must be specified for serial communication.
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Inter Character Timeout
Sets the Inter Character Timeout from 1 to 65,535 ms.
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DTR
Defines the Data Terminal Ready behavior. Refer to the following table for DTR descriptions.
Vanguard 3000 Series Multicarrier Cellular Data Modem & IP Router PN 001-7300-100 Rev. B
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