Setting modem control – Lucent Technologies PortMaster User Manual

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Configuring WAN Port Settings

6-6

PortMaster Configuration Guide

You can substitute any of the following for Speed:

Setting Modem Control

When modem control is on, the PortMaster uses the condition of the carrier detect
(DCD) signal from an attached modem to determine whether the line is in use.

Modem control is off for synchronous connections by default. With modem control set
off, the PortMaster assumes the carrier detect line is always asserted. Table 6-2 describes
the effects of DCD condition on port behavior.

Set modem control on only if you want to use the DCD signal from the attached device.
In general, set modem control on for network dial-in or dial-out configurations. Modem
control is usually off for leased line or Frame Relay connections, but you can use it if the
CSU/DSU is configured accordingly.

To set modem control, use the following command:

Command> set W1 cd on|off

9600

19200

56000

64000

115200

1536k

t1

e1

14400

38400

57600

76800

1344k

2048k

t1e

Table 6-2

Effects of Carrier Detect Condition on Port Behavior

Connection Type Carrier Detect Asserted

Carrier Detect De-asserted

Hardwired

Port attempts to establish a
network connection.

Port is unavailable.

Dialin

PortMaster initiates
authentication and displays a
login prompt.

Port is unavailable.

Dialout

No effect.

Transition from asserted to de-
asserted resets the port.

Twoway

Port attempts to establish a
network connection.

Port is available.

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