Data Channels and Switching Configuration
NetRunner W
AN User’s Manual
5-16
Async Channel Characteristics
The pathway to this menu is shown on page 515. The options are similar to
the Local Channel Configuration menu (from Command Mode).
Option
Default
Description
1. Data Rate
9600
Sets the data rate (in bps) for the port.
(ABR=autobaud rate detection, refer to
page 5-17.)
Note: It is recommended that ports at-
tached to a host port be set for a
fixed speed.
2. Code Level
8
Sets the bits per character for data and
messages.
3. Parity
None
Depending on the code level selected,
displays one of two possible parity me-
nus. (Refer to page 5-18.)
4. Stop Bits
1
Selects the number of stop bits inserted
at the end of a character.
5. Echo
Off
Enables or disables the echo function.
1
6. Channel End to
Host/to Terminal
Terminal
Configures the port for a host or a termi-
nal connection.
7. XON Character
DC1
Selects the character for the XON func-
tion.
8. XOFF Character
DC3
Selects the character for the XOFF func-
tion.
9. Buffer Control
XON/XOFF
Sets the method the unit uses to control
data flow from the attached device.
10. Flow Control
XON/XOFF
Sets the method the attached device
uses to control data flow from the unit.
1
11. CR Delay
2
0
Configures a delay after a Carriage Return
12. LF Delay
2
0
(CR), a Line Feed (LF) and/or a Form
13. FF Delay
2
0
Feed (FF).
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1
Valid only for ports configured in option 6 as channel end
to terminal
.
2
Delay values are configured in number of characters (099 characters) to account for required mechanical
actions of the equipment attached to the port.