COMSPHERE 392xPlus Modems

The menu tree contains the following branches:

Status

Ð Used to monitor the current status of the VF line and DTE interface as well

 

as view the identity of the modem.

Configure

Ð Used to change and save the modem's configuration options.

PList

Ð (Poll List) Used to identify downstream modems in order to support

 

multipoint health and status polling and multipoint link download

 

broadcasting.

Control

Ð Used to control the modem's hardware and software functions.

Test

Ð Used to begin and end various modem tests.

SubHS

Ð (Sub-Network Health and Status) Used to display alarm conditions in

 

downstream modems.

Call Setup

Ð Used to dial, disconnect, and answer telephone calls as well as store up to 24

 

telephone numbers in directory locations.

Talk/Data

Ð 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 a telephone.

Security

Ð Used to control the modem's dial access security. (The Security branch only

 

appears in Singleport mode.)

Remote

Ð Used to access and control a remote 392xPlus modem.

All menu tree branches are discussed later in Chapter 3 except for Configure, which is discussed in Chapter 4, and Security, which is discussed in Chapter 6. Functions that appear on the LCD vary depending upon the type of model installed, its operating mode, and software configuration.

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Paradyne 392xPLUS operation manual Status, Configure, PList, Control, Test, SubHS, Call Setup, Talk/Data, Security, Remote