Server Technology PP02 - Manual (Page 22)

This On-Hook RE BOOT method does not require any changes to the host PC configuration (the modem can answer on
any ring number desired). For example, the system will operate as follows (Ring-Count set to 8):
A call placed to the host PC is answered, the modem connection is made, and the session is successful. When
finished, the caller disconnects and a
RE BOOT occurs.
A call placed to the host PC is answered, the modem connection is made, but the session is not successful.
Hang-up to
RE BOOT.
A call placed to the host PC is not answered (the line continues to ring). Wait until at least eight (8) RINGs
have occurred, then hang-up to
RE BOOT.
+Aux Port RE BOOT (Secure RE BOOT)
This method, which utilizes a function of the +Aux Port Feature described later in this manual, provides the most security
for initiating a
RE BOOT remotely. See the +Aux Feature section for more information
IMPORTANT NOTE: When selecting this method, the telephone-line to the modem must be attached to the control
unit's AUX port (instead of the MODEM port, which will remain empty). Sharing the phone-line with another device
(i.e. an answering or facsimile machine) will not be available. Also, the host software or modem must be set to answer on
ring three (3) or higher.
Normally, the Power On/Off +Aux unit will be passive and incoming calls will be routed directly to the modem via the
A
UX port. The system will never reboot automatically. A specific two-call routine must be used to initiate a reboot: The
first call, allowed to RING only one time, will serve two purposes: 1) to wake-up or 'prime' the power control functions
for a two minute period, and 2) to disable the A
UX port during the two minute period to keep the modem from answering.
A second call, within the two minute window, allowed to ring the selected one or eight times (Ring-Count = 1 or 8), will
initiate the reboot upon hang-up. The system will operate as follows (Ring-Count = 8):
Calls placed to the host PC should be answered on the third ring, the connection made, and the session begin. If
the call is not answered, an error condition occurs, or a
RE BOOT is desired for any reason, hang-up and do the
following:
To RE BOOT, dial the phone number and allow only one ring and then hang-up. This action, after 10 seconds,
will disable the A UX port and 'prime' the unit for a two-minute period. Place a second call within two minutes
and allow at least eight RINGs to occur. This will initiate the RE BOOT upon hang-up (when the rings cease).
Technical Note: Because the telephone company RING signal is not always synchronized between the calling and
receiving parties, the Power On/Off unit can be 'primed' with 1 or 2 rings. To ensure only 1 or 2 rings, dial the number,
wait to hear one ring, then wait a few seconds and hang-up just before anticipating the second ring.
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