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SECURE RACK MODEM
5. Setup and Configuration
This section describes how to select modem configuration parameters. The
default modem parameters are intended to fit the requirements of most
applications. Please review the default settings to determine if you must change
any parameters. In many cases, the factory defaults will work just fine.
5.1 Command Mode Access
The Command mode allows you to select parameters, define passwords, and review
the connection activity log. There are two ways to access the Command mode: via
the console port and via modem.
NOTE
While the Command mode is active, inbound callers will receive a busy
signal.
5.1.1 A
CCESS VIA THE
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ONSOLE
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ORT
When a local PC or terminal is connected to the modem’s console port, system
administrators can access the Command mode as follows:
NOTE
When the the modem is accessed via the console port, the password
prompt is not displayed. The password prompt is always displayed
when the unit is accessed via modem.
• PC: Start your communications program (for example, ProComm) and then
press
[Enter]
. The modem’s Help Screen (see Figure 5-1) will be displayed.
• Terminal: Press
[Enter]
. The Help screen will be displayed.
If the modem does not respond, check the following:
• Console Port Communication Parameters: The modem’s console port and
your communications program or terminal must be set to use the same
communication parameters. The default console port parameters are
9600 bps, no parity, 8 data bits, one stop bit.
• Correct Port: Make certain that your communications program or terminal is
set to use the COM port that is connected to the modem’s console port.