67
nous only. The modem will not recognize the backspace character if it is set to a value
that is greater than 32 ASCII. This character can be used to edit a command line.
When the echo command is enabled, the modem echoes back to the local DTE the
backspace character, an ASCII space character, and a second backspace character.
This means a total of three characters are transmitted each time the modem processes
the backspace character.
S6
Wait Before Dialing
Range:
2-65
Default:
2
Units:
seconds
This register sets the length of time, in seconds, that the modem must wait (pause)
after going off-hook before dialing the first digit of the telephone number. The mo-
dem always pauses for a minimum of two seconds, even if the value of S6 is less than
two seconds. The wait for dial tone call progress feature (W dial modifier in the dial
string) will override the value in register S6. This operation, however, may be affected
by some ATX options according to country restrictions.
S7
Connection Completion Time-Out
Range:
1-255
Default:
50
Units:
seconds
This register sets the time, in seconds, that the modem must wait before hanging up
because carrier is not detected. The timer is started when the modem finishes dialing
(originate), or goes off-hook (answer). In originate mode, the timer is reset upon
detection of an answer tone if allowed by country restriction. The timer also specifies
the wait for silence time for the @ dial modifier in seconds. S7 is not associated with
the W dial modifier.
S8
Comma Dial Modifier Time
Range:
0-65
Default:
2
Units:
seconds
This register sets the time, in seconds, that the modem must pause when it encoun-
ters a comma (“,”) in the dial command string.
