Command Reference Guide PPP Interface Configuration Command Set
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dial-backup call-mode [answer | answer-always | originate |
originate-answer | originate-answer-always]
Use the dial-backup call-mode command to combine user data with pattern data to ensure data does not
mirror standard DDS loop codes (use only on 64 kbps circuits withou t Frame Relay sign aling). Use the no
form of this command to return to the default value.
Syntax Description
answer Answers and backs up primary link on failure.
answer-always Answers and backs up regardless of primary link state.
originate Originates backup call on primary link failure.
originate-answer Originates or answers call on primary link failure.
originate-answer-always Originates on failure; answers and backs up always.
Default Values
By default, the dial-backup call-mode is set to originate-answer.
Applicable Platforms
This command applies to the NetVanta 1000R, 3000, 4000, and 5000 Series units.
Command History
Release 1.1 Command was introduced.
Release 5.1 Command was expanded to include the PPP interface.
Functional Notes
The majority of the configuration for PPP dial-backup is configured in the PPP interfaces. However, the
numbers dialed are configured in the primary interface. Full sample configurations follow:
Sample configuration for remote router (dialing out)
hostname "Remote3200"
enable p assword adtran
!
interface eth 0/1
ip address 192.168.1 .254 255.255.255.0
no shutdown
!
interface modem 1/2
no shutdown
!