Establishing an Internet Connection
Client configuration to access the Internet
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Dial-out modem usage
The modem on the Magnia SG20 can be used for either dial-out access to the Internet
through an ISP, or dial-in access to the local network. While you can configure the
modem for use in both these ways, the modem cannot handle both incoming and
outgoing connections at the same time. Configuring the modem for outgoing Internet
connectivity can keep it busy for significant periods.
Please note that the features described below may not appear on your Administration
Web site if you have not configured an Internet connection using the modem.
Viewing modem status
Checking modem status can help you to identify why the modem is currently in use, or to
troubleshoot problems connecting to ISPs. You can see what the modem is currently
doing in several ways.
The quickest way to view the current status is on the LCD screen. To make sure modem
messages have been turned on for the LCD:
1
From a client computer, click the
Admin
icon to start the Administration Web site.
Select the
System
tab.
2
Select the
LCD panel
menu item.
The LCD configuration screen appears.
Sample LCD configuration screen
3
If the
Modem Status
item is not selected, select it, then click
Apply
.
Modem messages should now appear on the LCD panel.