Configuration Options

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9820-A2-GB20-20 June 2000
Setting Up for Trap Dial-Out
(Models 9820, 9820-2M, 9820-8M)
An external modem can be attached to the COM port for dialing out when an
SNMP trap is generated.
To set up an external modem, you need to:
1. Set up SNMP trap managers.
2. Set up an external modem.
3. Set up Modem Directory phone numbers.
4. Configure trap dial-out.
See
Configuring SNMP NMS Security
to set up SNMP trap managers.
See
Setting Up Call Directories for Trap Dial-Out
when trap dial-out is desired.
See
Configuring SNMP Traps
and Trap Dial-Out
for trap and alarm information.

Setting Up an External Modem for Trap Dial-Out

(Models 9820, 9820-2M, 9820-8M.) When trap dial-out is desired, the PC or
asynchronous terminal must be disconnected from the unit’s COM port when
setup is complete, and an external modem connected instead. See
Configuring
the COM Port to Support an External Modem
for additional information.

Setting Up Call Directories for Trap Dial-Out

(Models 9820, 9820-2M, 9820-8M.) To set up call directories:
"Procedure
1. Set up directory phone numbers.
Main Menu
Control
Modem Call Directories
2. Select Directory Number A (for Alarm).
3. Enter the phone number(s).
Valid characters include . . . For . . .
ASCII text Entering the phone number.
Space,
underscore (_ ), and
dash (–)
Readability characters.
Comma (,) Readability character for a 2-second pause.
BBlind dialing.
PPulse dialing, unless B is specified.
TTone dialing, unless B is specified.
WWait for dial tone.
4. Save the phone number(s).