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Creating a Console Session Using a Modem

Use the Serial Link Configuration menu to configure the switch in order to communicate with a console via a modem.

Set your modem according to the table below.

Setting	Value
Echo	Off
Result codes	Off
Wait for connection	45 seconds
Pause between calls	6 seconds
Drop DTR between calls	Yes
Send CR between calls	Yes
Auto baud detect	On
Send init if CD high	Yes
Maximum dial attempts	999
Table 21. Modem Settings

➽Caution: Some modems use slightly different names for the options. It is important that your modem be configured correctly. The settings shown in italics are particularly important. If your modem is not configured correctly, the connection may cause the switch to reset.

Start the console by pressing ENTER. If a Telnet session is active, press ENTER at the console to terminate the Telnet session and press ENTER again to start the console session.

Stopping the Console Session

Pressing returns the console session to the main menu, and pressing CTRL- B returns to the greeting menu.

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