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Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers
Connecting a Modem
You can connect a modem to the ARN using the
Note: To use the Netboot, Directed Netboot, or Local Boot software configuration options, you must connect a console the first time you power up the ARN. Refer to Chapter 3 for details.
A modem provides remote access to the ARN for a system administrator. We recommend that you connect a modem in case the ARN experiences system problems.
Connecting to the Back-Panel Modem Port
To connect a modem to the ARN back panel, you need an AT (or Hayes) compatible modem and the Order No. 110307 modem cable that came in the ARN console/modem cable kit.
Note: Do not use the Order No. 110308 null modem crossover adapter in the ARN cable kit to connect to a modem.
Complete the following steps:
1.Configure the modem, using the parameters in Table 1-4.
Table | External Modem Parameters | |
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Modem Signal/Parameter | Value | |
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Clear To Send (CTS) | On | |
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Data Terminal Ready (DTR) | Set to answer all incoming calls. | |
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Data Carrier Detect (DCD) or RLSD | On while carrier is present (the ARN uses DCD to | |
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| detect modem connect and disconnect). |
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Data Set Ready (DSR) | On | |
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Ready to Send (RTS) | Ignored | |
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