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Setting Up the Modem
FrameSaver 9126 and 9128 units have an integral modem for remote management.
It is already set up for dial-in access to the unit, with Port Use set to Terminal.
If using the modem for dialed IP network connectivity
(SNMP, Telnet, FTP, or trap dial-out):
1. Select Modem Port.
Configuration
→
Management and Communication
→
Modem Port
2. Minimally, change Port Use to Net Link, Save the change, and return to the
Management and Communication menu.
– Change Port Use to Net Link.
– Assign the IP Address and Subnet Mask if it is different from the Node.
– Change Link Protocol to SLIP, if necessary. The default setting is PPP.
3. Save the configuration and return to the Configuration Edit/Display menu.
See
Setting Up the Internal Modem in Setup of the User’s Guide for additional
information.
If trap dial-out is desired:
1. Set up the modem call directory phone numbers.
Main Menu
→
Control
→
Modem Call Directories
2. Select the desired Directory Number (A for Alarm, or 1– 5 for an alternate trap
destination if the A does not answer).
3. Enter the phone number(s). Use valid characters only:
– ASCII text
– B for blind dialing
– W for wait for dialtone
– P for pulse dialing unless B specified
– T for tone dialing unless B specified
– Space, underscore ( _ ), comma ( , ) for a 2-second pause, and dash (–)
readability characters
4. Save the phone number(s) and return to the Configuration Edit/Display menu.
5. Select SNMP Traps.
Configuration
→
Management and Communication
→
SNMP Traps
– Enable SNMP Traps.
– Assign SNMP Trap Managers.
– Specify the IP address of the NMS that traps will be sent to when dialing out.
– Select desired trap categories.
6. Save the configuration and return to the Management and Communication menu.
