Modem Priority Option
The +Aux Feature has been designed to optionally allow priority to be given to the modem whenever the PC is fully
booted and ready to answer calls. It allows you to choose whether or not the modem should be disguised when the
system is already ON and fully booted. If the system is off, the two-call method must always be used because the modem
will never be ready to answer (before the auxiliary device) until the PC is fully booted. However, with the PC already
ON and up-and-running in a "Waiting for Call" mode, priority can be assigned to the modem using the
host/communication application's or the modem's own "Ring Number to Answer" option as follows:
• With the communications software and/or modem set so the modem answers on RING number three (3), the caller
will always need to use the two-call method to gain access (regardless of the system being in a powered-ON or
powered-OFF state). All routine calls will be answered by the auxiliary device. Remember, with the modem
configured to answer on ring three (3), it will normally be disguised because the modem will never routinely be
allowed more than two rings
• With the communication software set to answer on RING number one (1) and the PC fully booted and "waiting to
answer", the modem will capture all calls - the auxiliary device will be inaccessible. If the power to the PC or
modem is off, the two-call method will still be required to 'prime' the unit and power ON the system; routine call will
reach the auxiliary device. However, once the system is fully booted, the modem will again have priority. All calls,
while the power remains on, will be answered only by the modem.
Using the +Aux Feature for Security
With or without an Auxiliary device attached to the AUX port, the +Aux Feature can be used as a simple security measure
to avoid random, miss-dialed, or otherwise unauthorized calls from booting/rebooting the PC or other equipment. By
enabling the +Aux Feature, callers unaware of the Power On/Off +Aux will always reach the auxiliary device. If the AUX
port is empty, the line will just continue to ring until they give up. The modem will be disguised and the power on/off
status will not change.
Callers aware of the Remote Power On/Off system that wish to activate/access the host PC/modem, or utilize the Remote
Power Control capabilities, will know to use the 'secret' two-call routine. Again:
The first call placed must be allowed to RING only once, followed by hang-up. After 10 seconds, the unit will
be 'primed' for a total of two (2) minutes.
The second call, placed within the two minutes, will be routed to the MODEM port and recognized towards the
Power Control functions.
NOTE: ALL power control functions, including the 15 Ring Turn Off Option of the Power-ON Mode, will require the
one ring/hang-up 'priming' sequence whenever this +Aux Feature is enabled!
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