Prestige 791R G.SHDSL Router

Chapter 5

Dial Backup

This chapter shows you how to configure Dial Backup for your Prestige.

5.1Dial Backup Overview

The Dial Backup port or CON/AUX port can be used in reserve, as a traditional dial-up connection, if the broadband connection to the WAN port fails. To set up the auxiliary port (Dial Backup or CON/AUX) for use in the event that the regular WAN connection is dropped, first make sure you have set up the switch and port connection (see the Hardware Installation chapter), then configure

1.Menu 2 - WAN Setup,

2.Menu 2.1 - Advanced WAN Setup and

3.Menu 11.1 - Remote Node Profile (Backup ISP) as shown next

5.1.1 Configuring Dial Backup in Menu 2

From the main menu, enter 2 to open menu 2.

Menu 2 - WAN Setup

Service Type= Client

Rate Adaption= Enable

Transfer Max Rate(Kbps)= 2312

Transfer Min Rate(Kbps)= 2312

Standard Mode= ANSI(ANNEX_A)

Dial-Backup:

Active= No

Port Speed= 115200

AT Command String:

Init= at&fs0=0

Edit Advanced Setup= No

Press ENTER to Confirm or ESC to Cancel:

Figure 5-1 Menu 2: Dial Backup Setup

Dial Backup

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