Connecting the V!CAS to a PC or terminal
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User’s Guide: Version 1.2
Connecting the V!CAS to a PC or terminal
A PC or terminal can be connected directly to the V!CAS using the 9 pin
serial port on the backplane marked serial console. Please use the includ-
ed laplink cable for this purpose. Initially use the following communica-
tions parameters.
Data Rate:
9600 bps
Data Bits:
8
Parity Bit:
None
Stop Bit:
1
Terminal Type:
VT100 (or ANSI)
SW Handshake:
XON/XOFF
HW Handshake:
none
The default data rate used by the V!CAS can be set using the BOOTmoni-
tor which is described in Chapter 8.
The BOOT sequence
Each time you power up the system, the V!CAS moves between three dif-
ferent modes. The LEDs on the front panel correspond to stages within
each mode. The section Front Panel Indicators in Chapter 8 describes their
respective meanings.
Power-up Mode
BOOTmonitor Mode
Normal Operation Mode
During Power-up Mode, the V!CAS performs various self-tests de-
signed to verify the integrity of the system and to ensure the internal cir-
cuitry is working properly.
Note:
Some PBXs and exchanges may, however, refuse to forward
calls without an ISDN calling party number. In these cases
you will have to further configure your V!CAS before you
can make external calls.
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