Installing the ARN
Connecting a Console Modem
A modem provides a system administrator with remote access to the ARN. It is a good idea to connect a modem in case the ARN experiences system problems.
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 2, “Starting the ARN” for details.
To use a modem connection for a management console, you can connect an external modem to the modem interface or you can connect a telephone line directly to an optional V.34 Console Modem adapter module. Both ports are on the ARN back panel.
Table
Table | Console Modem Defaults | |
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Modem Signal/Parameter | Default 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 | On while carrier is present (the ARN uses DCD to | |
Received Line Signal Detection | detect modem connect and disconnect). | |
(RLSD) |
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Data Set Ready (DSR) | On | |
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Ready to Send (RTS) | Ignored | |
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Synchronous/Asynchronous Mode | Asynchronous | |
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AutoAnswer |
| Answer on 2 rings with DTR active. |
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Local Character Echo | Off | |
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Supervisory Functions | Off | |
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Baud Rate |
| 9600 |
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Data Bits |
| 8 |
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Stop Bits |
| 1 |
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Parity |
| None |
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