RAD Data comm Vmux-2100 Configuring the Control Port, Enabling/Disabling Dial-in Modem Access

Chapter 4 Management from a Terminal Vmux-2100Installation and Operation Manual

Configuring the Control Port

Vmux-2100 allows you to configure the baud rate, timeout period, and connection of a dial-in modem to the rear panel CONTROL port.

Configuring the Data Rate

The Vmux-2100 control data port supports baud rates in the range of 9.6 to 115.2 kbps.

To configure the baud rate:

3.From the System menu (see Figure 4-5), choose Control Port. The Control Port menu appears (see Figure 4-14).

Control Port

1.	Set Baud Rate (bps)	>	(9600)
2.	Timeout (minutes)	[3 - 10]... (10)
3.	Dial-In Modem	>	(Disable)

Please select item <1 to 3>

@ - Db Update; # - Db Undo ESC-prev.menu; !-main menu; &-exit

Figure 4-14. Control Port Menu

4.Choose Set Baud Rate from the Control Port menu.

5.Select a new baud rate from the Set Baud Rate menu.

Configuring the Timeout

The timeout specifies a time interval after which Vmux-2100 automatically disconnects from the supervisory terminal if no input from the user is detected. The timeout can be set for between 3 to 10 minutes.

To configure the timeout:

1.From the Control Port menu, choose Timeout.

2.Enter the desired number of minutes and press <Enter>.

Enabling/Disabling Dial-in Modem Access

A dial-in modem can be connected to the CONTROL port for remote management.

To enable or disable dial-in modem connection via the CONTROL port:

1.From the System menu (see Figure 4-5), choose Control Port. The Control Port menu appears (see Figure 4-14).

2.From the Control Port menu, choose Dial-In Modem.

The Dial-In Modem menu appears.

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