
Connecting a modem using the NNCLI 57
Procedure steps
Step Action
1Configure port parameters based on the requirements of the modem by using the following command:
boot config sio modem
For information about the configuration requirements of your modem, see the documentation shipped with the modem.
ATTENTION
Nortel recommends that before you configure Serial Line IP (SLIP) or PPP, you become familiar with these protocols.
2If you assign the port mode to slip, use the following command to configure other slip parameters:
boot config sio modem
3If you assign the port mode to ppp, use the following commands to configure other ppp parameters:
boot config sio modem [mtu <bytes>]
4Turn off echo mode and return code messaging on the modem.
5Connect the modem to the modem port.
6Save the boot configuration.
7Optionally, shutdown and reinitialize the port by using the following command:
boot config sio modem restart
8Reboot the switch.
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| baud | Set baud rate for the modem. | |
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| mode | Set serial port mode. | |
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| mtu | Sets | |
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| transmission unit. |
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| Sets my IP address on | |
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Nortel Ethernet Routing Switch 8600
Quick Start
30 May 2008
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