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Use the LCD console to run the Network Status test. This will attempt a number of things including a ping query to the
gateway address. If the AcquiSuite can ping an external machine such as a gateway, the ethernet port is most likely
connected properly. If the AcquiSuite does not use a gateway, try adding a gateway address, and make it the address of
your computer.
Modem Status
The modem status page will show the connection status of a dialin/dialout session if any is currently active. Also included
are two buttons
Dialout now:
This button will cause the AcquiSuite to initiate a dialout connection if dialout networking is enabled. This
will not initiate a data upload to a webserver database such as BMO. If you manually start a connection with this button, you
will need to manually disconnect when you are finished.
Hangup now:
This button will cause the modem dialout or dialin connection to be disconnected immediately.
Modem Setup
This configuration option will allow you to configure specific features in the modem if needed. For most applications, the
default settings are ok. The options are as follows:
Modem type
: MTSMG-G or MT5600SMI: This shows the type modem that is attached to the AcquiSuite. The MTSMC-G
is the GSM/GPRS cellular modem option. MT5600SMI is the default modem on most AcquiSuite systems.
Max serial port speed:
This feature allows you to specify the maximum speed at which th modem can communicate at.
The default is 57.6kbps. This is useful in diagnosing noisy phone lines, you may be able to get a more reliable connection by
slowing down the maximum rate of data transfer.
Modem setup string
: This option allows the use of specialized modem setup strings. The default “AT” is sufficient for
most applications
Modem Speaker enabled:
This option sets whether the speaker is on or off when dialing out or answering a call.
Debug PPP messages
: Checking this option will allow the system debug log to show a complete report of the PPP
connection status. This will include the PPP session negotiation for an IP address and other connection parameters. You
must click the “start log” button on the system/log files page to record this information.
Debug Modem Chat
: Checking this option will record information about the modem setup and call summary. This includes
modem line quality and setup parameters. You must click the “start log” button on the system/log files page to record this
information.
Modem Diagnostics:
This button will run a diagnostic test on the modem to verify that it is working and report the modem
firmware version number. On A8811-GSM cellular systems, this feature will also report the cell tower signal strength, SIM
card status, and cellular modem serial number.
Modem PPP Dialout
The AcquiSuite has a dialout feature that will allow the AcquiSuite to place an outboud call and upload data to a central
database server. If the dialout feature is enabled, the dialout connection will be initiated before the data upload process is
started. Dialout connections allow the AcquiSuite to connect to a generic PPP server such as a RAS system, or an internet
service provider (ATT Worldnet, Earthlink, Netcom, etc.) Internet services that require custom software such as AOL,
Juno, and ATT Global are not supported. To test if a dialup service is supported, simply use the MS Windows built in
dialup-networking feature and attempt to establish a connection. If successful, the AcquiSuite should work with the service.
You may wish to test the dialup account phone number, username and password with windows first to verify that the account
works correctly.
Enable/Disable:
turn on or off the ability to place an outbound call to an ISP. Note, when enabling this feature, the default
ethernet gateway in the network setup webpage is removed. You must reboot after enabling or disabling dialout support to
make the change take effect.
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