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t
ss and port number of the Omnia-3. These were
5.
If connecting via Direct Serial or Modem, then select the COM port that you wish to use on your
PC. This COM port should be configured in Windows for the highest baud rate that your PC will
support, but in any case, should be set to at least 57,600 bps.
6.
If connecting via Direct Serial, no other information is required.
7.
If connecting via Modem, in the “Phone #” box, enter the telephone number of the modem that is
connected to the Omnia at the remote site. Any
4.
If connecting via network, enter he IP addre
configured during installation of the optional Ethernet interface. The format is
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:pppp.
characters present in the “Phone #” box signal the
Omnia Remote program to attempt a connection via modem!
8.
Click on
OK
to save all the changes and close the Edit Connection dialog.
If you need to use a Modem Initialization string, check the
“Custom Initialization String”
str
box, and enter
it in the . If you require a modem initialization string and feel more comfortable building the entire connect
string within the “Phone
zation Strings” for more
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Omnia PCMCIA Modem
Before us
Omnia-approved
ing
#” box you may do this. See “Using Custom Modem Initiali
information.
Omnia Remote Control supports a wide variety of Hayes command set compatible modems. If you have
difficulty using your modem, you may call Omnia Customer Support for assistance, but please gather as much
information about your modem as possible before doing so.
On the Omnia S
ntrol Using the Optional
e, ensure that the
PCMCIA modem card is fully inserted into the lower PC Card slot
on the ba
o
dular telephone
jack. Using a standard RJ-11cable, connect your telephone line to the Omnia modem. Make a note of the
Note:
The modem card can only be safely installed and removed when the Omnia's power is
off
. Only the
port for such non-
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The Omnia s
support the w
ck f the Omnia. Press on the modem card's “XJACK” connector to extend the mo
telephone number corresponding to this line, as you will need it later when you configure the Omnia Remote
Control program.
PCMCIA modem card supplied by Telos Omnia has been tested and approved by Telos Omnia. We cannot
ensure correct operation of any other modem card with the Omnia-3, nor can we provide sup
approved cards.
mot
ntrol Using a External Hayes Compatible Modem
upports nearly every Hayes command set compatible modem available. Please note that in order to
idest possible variety of externally connected serial devices the Omnia-3's RS-232 port does not
ware or software handshaking. This is of no c
support hard
oncern, and we are aware of no instances where this
has prevented an externally connected modem from operating properly. The externally connected modem will
need
auto
Because the
to
-detect one of the Omnia's three rear panel serial port's baud rates (9,600, 19200, and 57,600).
Omnia and the modem are both DCE devices, you will need to use a crossover (null modem) cable
.
between them
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When a com
rather than di
serial cable w
on
the computer end. You should verify the exact type required by your computer.
mot
ntrol Using a Direct RS-232 Connection for Local Communications
puter can be located near the Omnia-3, it may be convenient to use a direct serial cable connection
al up. Use a standard, straight-through serial cable -- null-modem cables will not work!
A typical
ill need a DB-25 male connector for the Omnia-3 end, and probably a DB-9 female connector