Data Channels and Switching Configuration
NetRunner W
AN User’s Manual
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Switching Configuration
Actual
switching functions
are for async and voice/fax channels; every sync
channel must (and the others may) have a force connection. In the following
paragraphs, these subjects will be described:
D
Sync force connections
D
Async connections
D
Classes
D
Dialog messages
D
Port contention and queuing
Appendix A contains blank worksheets to record your switching
configuration.
Switching Control
The Switching Control Menu controls the async, sync, and voice/fax ports and
their connections.
COMMAND FACILITY MAIN MENU
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SWITCHING CONTROL
SWITCHING CONTROL
1. DISABLE CHANNEL
2. ENABLE CHANNEL
3. FORCE CONNECT
4. FORCE DISCONNECT
When selected you will be offered the following options:
Option
Description
1. Disable Channel
Takes the async or voice/fax port out-of-service.
2. Enable Channel
Puts the async or voice/fax port into service.
3. Force Connect
Connects two idle or out-of-service ports or range of
ports. (Use the Force Disconnect option to break a force
connection.)
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CAUTION
Do not use this option for virtual connections
(LAN channels). It is not compatible with the
Integration Router.
4. Force Disconnect
Disconnects two ports (or a range of ports) which have
been force connected.
Following is a discussion of the different applications and their requirements
which involves the switching process and the Switching Parameters Menu.