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 S-Register S2 discussed later in Table 4-3 in the S-Register List section.)

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 1-second pause as the Escape Guard Time. (To change this value, refer to S-Register S12 discussed later in Table 4-3in the S-Register List section.)

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.

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August 1998

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Paradyne 3830 manual Switching Between Data Mode and Online Command Mode, Escape Sequence and Escape Guard Time