ADTRAN 1000R Series

Command Reference Guide PPP Interface Configuration Command Set

dial-backup number <digits> [analog | digital-56k | digital 64k]

Use the dial-backup number command to configure the phone number and the call type the router will

dial upon network failure. Multiple entries can be made for an interface to allow alternate sites to be dialed.

For more detailed information on PPP dial-backup functionality, refer to the Functional Notes and

Technology Re view sections of the command dial-backup call-mode [answer | answer-always | originate |

originate-answer | originate-answer-always] on page 1050.

Syntax Description

<digits> Specifies the phone numbers to call when the backup is initiated.

analog Indicates number connects to an analog modem.

digital-56k Indicates number belongs to a digital 56 kbps per DS0 connection.

digital-64k Indicates number belongs to a digital 64 kbps per DS0 connection.

<isdn min chan> Specifies the minimum num be r of DS0s re qu ire d for a digi tal 56 or 64 kbps

connection (R an ge: 1 to 24).

<isdn mas chan> Specifies the maximum number of DS0s desire d for a digital 56 or 64 kbps

connection (R an ge: 1 to 24).

Specifies the PPP interface (e.g., PPP 3) to use when originating or answering using

this number.

Default Values

By default, there are no configured dial-backup numbers.

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.

Usage Examples

The following example configu res the AOS to dial 704-555-1212 (digital 64 kbps connection) to initiate

dial-backup operation on this endpoint using interface PPP 3:

(config)#interface ppp 1

(config-ppp 1)#dial-backup number 7045551212 digital-64k 1 1 ppp 3