to indicate entry into configuration mode. Entering configuration mode will stop data transfer to the shared device, and also erase all data in the buffer. No new data can be loaded into the unit while in configuration mode. Press carriage return on your terminal to call the menu. The DATA LED will light indicating entry into the menu mode. You will be prompted for the proper responses.
The configuration menu displays the setup parameters for all ports and allows you to change them. The item to be changed is selected with a single character, followed by a carriage return. You are further prompted to answer questions appropriate for each menu item. Possible responses to each prompt are listed in parentheses. Responses may be entered in either upper or lower case. You may use the backspace key to correct your entry. A carriage return is required to enter the response Entering only a return to a prompt will leave that parameter unchanged except for the initialization string entry, which will clear the string. Replying with a return only to a Y/N (yes/no) prompt will be interpreted as a no. A sample configuration display is shown in TABLE 1.
Table 1. Configuration Menu Display
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Installed memory | 64K Front panel switches .. | ENABLED |
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Timeout | 20 Seconds Form teed | ............. | DISABLED |
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Initialization String.. DISABLED |
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1 | 9600 | NONE | 8 | 1 | DTR | 9600 | NONE | 8 | 1 | DTR |
2 | 9600 | NONE | 8 | 1 | DTR | 9600 | NONE | 8 | 1 | DTR |
3 | 9600 | NONE | 8 | 1 | DTR | 9600 | NONE | 8 | 1 | DTR |
4 | 9600 | NONE | 8 | 1 | DTR | 9600 | NONE | 8 | 1 | DTR |
P - Change port formal | D - Disable operator switches |
T - Change timeout | A - Advanced features |
F - Change form feed | K - Keep new configuration |
I - Change init. String | X - Exit configuration |
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-----Advanced Features
Unidirectional Xon/Xoff ............. ENABLED Reverse Channel Data Timeout ........ DISABLED Allow Timeout On Busy (Ports
U - Change unidirectlon Xon/Xoff
R - Change reverse channel data timeout A - Change allow timeout on busy
F - Change filter size
X - Return to previous menu
Enter choice (U.R.A,F.X, or H for help) Configuration Menu part 2
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