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Basic Configuration
5.9.2.1. Modem Pooling
The "Modem Hunt Telnet" and "Modem Hunt Raw" parameters allow the RSM-8R to
support modem pooling in conjunction with third party Serial Port Redirector software.
This allows you to connect external modems to several RSM-8R serial ports, and
then use the RSM-8R to automatically find a free modem when you need to create an
outbound connection.
The Modem Hunt Telnet and Modem Hunt Raw options function as follows:
Modem Hunt Telnet:
Offers three different configuration options: "Off" (Disabled),
"On - No Password" and "On - Password." Each of the "On" options selects a default
port number for modem pooling:
• On - No Password: Uses port number 2300.
• On - Password: Uses port number 2100. Note that when the password is enabled,
you will be prompted to enter a valid RSM-8R username and password.
Modem Hunt Raw:
Offers three different configuration options: "Off" (Disabled),
"On - No Password" and "On - Password." Each of the "On" options selects a default
port number for modem pooling:
• On - No Password: Uses port number 3300.
• On - Password: Uses port number 3100. Note that when the password is enabled,
you will be prompted to enter a valid RSM-8R username and password.
In order to use Modem Pooling functions, the RSM-8R must be configured as follows:
• Telnet Access and/or Raw Socket Access must be enabled (Network Parameters
Menu.)
• Modem Hunt Telnet and/or Modem Hunt Raw must be enabled (Network
Parameters Menu.)
• The Port Mode (Port Parameters Menu) for each RSM-8R serial port attached to an
external modem must be set to "Modem Mode."
• Direct Connect must be enabled (Port Parameters Menu) for each RSM-8R serial
port attached to an external modem.
In addition, you must also acquire the following information from the RSM-8R and enter
it into your Serial Port Redirector software:
• The Port Number (shown above) for the desired RSM-8R Modem Hunt Telnet or
Modem Hunt Raw option.
• The IP address for the RSM-8R unit.
To create an outbound modem connection, start your communications program (e.g.,
Hyperterminal, TeraTerm, etc.), select the virtual COM port that was defined via your
Serial Port Redirector software and then place a call as you normally would.