
COMSPHERE 3800 Series Modems ± Model 3830
Switching Between Data Mode and Online Command Mode
Sometimes it is necessary to change operating parameters while the modems are online. The Escape Sequence allows you to toggle the modem between Data mode and online Command mode while maintaining a connection with the remote modem. This is accomplished using the escape sequence (+ + +) to exit Data mode and the O command to return to Data mode.
Escape Sequence and Escape Guard Time
The Model 3830 modem uses three consecutive plus (+) characters as the escape sequence. (To change this value, refer to
To prevent the modem from interpreting an embedded + + + in data as an escape sequence, the Escape Guard Time value determines the idle time required before and after the escape sequence is issued. The Model 3830 uses a
To enter online Command mode while in Data mode, enter the following sequence:
TYPE: | + + + |
The modem responds OK.
Use the O command to return to Data mode from online Command mode. Enter the following command:
TYPE: ATO
PRESS: Enter
The modem does not send a response to the DTE, but returns to Data mode.
August 1998 |