DCP Operation

Key

The key moves you up one level in the menu tree.

and Keys

Use the and keys to move the viewing window left or right and to scroll the remaining branches and selections into view. A maximum of three selections can be displayed at one time.

These keys also allow you to move the cursor one character to the left or right on data entry displays; for example, to allow entry of one digit at a time.

F1, F2, F3 Keys

Function keys select the LCD choice that appears above the function key; they are labeled F1, F2, and F3. If a selection spans more than one function key, then any of those keys choose that selection.

Select Key (Model 3811 only)

The Select key appears on the optional SDCP of the COMSPHERE 3000 Series Carrier. It is used to connect the SDCP to a modem in a specific slot in the carrier.

Menu Structure

The menu tree is a hierarchical structure used to display functions that configure and control local and remote 3800 Series modems. It is accessed via the DCP and is shown in Appendix A.

The menu tree contains the following branches:

Call Setup

Used to dial, disconnect, and

 

answer telephone calls as well

 

as store up to 10 telephone

 

numbers in directory locations.

 

(See Chapter 5.)

Talk/Data

Used to switch the modem

 

between Talk mode (the

 

modem is disconnected from

 

the VF line) and Data mode

 

(the modem is connected to

 

the VF line) when dialing via

 

either the DCP or the attached

 

telephone. (See Chapter 6.)

Status

Used to monitor the current

 

status of the VF line and DTE

 

interface as well as view the

 

identity of the modem. (See

 

Chapter 7.)

Test

Used to begin and end various

 

modem tests. (See Chapter 8.)

Configure

Used to change and save the

 

modem’s configuration

 

options. (See Chapter 9.)

Control

Used to control the modem’s

 

hardware and software

 

functions. (See Chapter 10.)

Remote

Used to access and control a

 

remote 3800 Series modem.

 

(See Chapter 11.)

Security

Used to control the modem’s

 

dial access security. Appears

 

only if the optional security

 

feature is installed. (See

 

Chapter 12.)

Menu tree branches are described in Chapters 5 through 12. Functions that appear on the LCD vary depending upon the type of model installed, its operating mode, and software configuration.

“Status”

Call_Setup

Tlk/Data

Status

Test

Configure

Control

Remote

Security

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3800 specifications

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