i-Series Gateway
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G-6000G-SKE, Rev AA
Appendix A
Setting the Modem DIP switches
The modem has a DIP switch located on the outside of the unit. This switch controls modem functionality
and must be set to the guidelines specified below prior to installing the modem.
Function Setting
Description
DTR Normal mode
ON
Computer must provide DTR signal for modem to
accept commands: dropping DTR terminates a call.
Verbal result codes
ON
-
Display result codes
OFF
-
No echo on offline commands
OFF
Suppress echo.
Auto answer ON
ON
Modem answers on first ring, or higher.
Carrier Detect (CD) normal
ON
Modem sends CD signal when it connects with
another modem, drops CD on disconnect.
The following table shows the settings required for a US Robotics 33.6 Fax modem (not supplied).
(US Robotics 33.6 Fax Modem) DIP Switch Settings
Function Setting
Description
DTR Normal mode
ON
Computer must provide DTR signal for modem to accept
commands: dropping DTR terminates a call.
Verbal result codes
ON
-
Display result codes
OFF
-
No echo on offline commands
OFF
Suppress echo.
Auto answer ON
ON
Modem answers on first ring, or higher.
Carrier Detect (CD) normal
ON
Modem sends CD signal when it connects with another
modem, drops CD on disconnect.
The following table shows the settings for a Sportster 33.6 modem.
Switch
Position
Setting Function
Description
1
UP
DTR Normal mode
Computer must provide DTR signal for modem
to accept commands: dropping DTR terminates
a call.
2
UP
Verbal result codes
-
3
DOWN
Display result codes
-
4
DOWN
No echo on offline commands
Suppress echo.
5
UP
Auto answer ON
Modem answers on first ring, or higher.
6
UP
Carrier Detect (CD) normal
Modem sends CD signal when it connects with
another modem, drops CD on disconnect.
7
DOWN
Load factory defaults
Loads generic template from read only memory
(ROM).
8
DOWN
Smart mode
Enable recognition (Smart mode).
