DCP Configuration
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Miscellaneous Configuration Options
Diag Connection: Modem(DC)
Nxt Modem(DC) NMS(CC) Disable
This configuration option is not available if the LeaseLine Rate is configured for TMp and the
NetworkPosition is configured for Tributary.
Diagnostic Connection. Allows the configuration of the serial diagnostic port of the modem to be either a
diagnostic channel that is connected to another modem (DC), or a control channel that is connected to a
network management device (CC).
H
Modem
Selects the Diagnostic Channel.
H
NMS
Selects the Control Channel.
H
Disable
Prevents messages being sent from the diagnostic port.
Mixed Trib F/W: No
Nxt No Yes
This configuration option is only available if the LeasedLine Rate is configured for TMp Control.
Mixed Tributary Firmware. Establishes that a multipoint network has TMp tributary modems using firmware
prior to Release G02.60.xx.
H
No
Multipoint network modems do not have mixed firmware.
H
Yes
Multipoint network modems do have mixed firmware.
Link Delay (sec): 0 1
Nxt 0 1 2 5 10 20 50
Link Delay Seconds: Controls the length of time (in seconds) a modem will wait for responses from the
downstream devices. This configuration option is used to calculate protocol timers for polling and normal
selection.
NOTE: The estimated roundtrip delay in the diagnostic link is entered.
Security
The Security configuration options allow you to set the parameters that control how a dial access
security password is entered. For security configuration options, refer to Chapter 12, Dial Access
Security.
