COMSPHERE 392xPlus Modems
4-30
November 1996
3920-A2-GN31-30
Table 4-6
(3 of 3)
Miscellaneous Configuration Options — Multiport Mode
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Diag Connection: Modem(DC)
Nxt Modem(DC) NMS(CC) Disable
This configuration option does not appear when the LeaseLine Rate is configured for TMp and NetworkPosition is
configured for Tributary.
Diagnostic Connection. Allows the configuration of the serial diagnostic port of the modem to be either a diagnostic
channel that is connected to another modem (DC), or a control channel that is connected to a network management
device (CC).
NOTE: Changes to this configuration option will cause the modem to reset.
Modem (DC) – Selects the Diagnostic Channel.
NMS(CC) – Selects the Control Channel.
Disable – Prevents messages being sent from the diagnostic port.
Link Delay(sec): 0 1
Nxt 0 1 2 5 10 20 50
Link Delay Seconds. Controls the length of time (in seconds) a modem will wait for responses from the downstream
devices. This configuration option is used to calculate protocol timers for polling and normal selection.
NOTE: The estimated roundtrip delay in the diagnostic link is entered.