
Wavecom WMOD2B Modem
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5.
TROUBLESHOOTING: Specific defaults possibly encountered
5.1
The modem does not answer through the serial link
A) Is the modem correctly powered on?
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If not, the correct power supply is 5 to 32V
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The power supply must be able to deliver current peaks up to 1.8A@5V (see chapter 2.3.5 for further details).
B)
Is the serial cable suitable and adjusted in the modem and PC sockets?
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A suitable cable must follow pin assignment described on figure 6.
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Check in particular, that Rx et Tx are properly connected.
C) Check that your communication program is properly configured:
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Modem factory setting for the character framing are:
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Data Bits
: 8
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Parity
: None
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Stop Bits
: 1
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The factory setting for the baud rate is 9600 bps.
D) Does any other program interfere with your communication program (conflict on communication port access)?
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If yes, close any application likely to interfere (e.g. mouse or printer driver).
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