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Setting Up the Modem
The unit has an integral modem for remote management. It is already set up for dial-in
access to the unit, with Port Use set to Terminal.
If using the modem for dialed IP network connectivity (SNMP, Telnet, FTP, or
trap dial-out):
1. Select Modem Port.
Configuration
→
Management and Communication
→
Modem Port
2. Minimally, change Port Use to Net Link, and assign the interface’s IP Address and
Subnet Mask if it is different from the Node’s. Change Link Protocol to SLIP, if
necessary (PPP is the default setting).
3. Save the configuration.
Setting Up Call Directories if Trap Dial-Out Is Desired
1. Set up directory phone numbers.
Main Menu
→
Control
→
Modem Call Directories
2. Select Directory Number A (for Alarm).
3. Enter the phone number(s). Valid characters include:
– ASCII text
– B for blind dialing
– W for wait for dial tone
– P for pulse dialing unless B specified
– T for tone dialing unless B specified
– Space, underscore ( _ ), comma ( , ) for a 2-second pause, and dash (–)
readability characters
4. Save the phone number(s).
