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Table 10-2. Switching Parameters
Option Default Description
1. Connect Protocol Dedicated Selects the communication protocol used. The protocol must be
compatible with the attached device. There are three options:
Dedicated — This option is used for terminals or computer ports which
can operate on data activity only. This protocol must be used on-line
driver data channels.
DTR (Data Terminal Ready) — This option is used for terminals or
acknowledge call requests. This allows computer ports to delay incoming
calls until ready. This option is also useful for tail-end leased line async
modems where DSR or CD is crosswired to DTR.
Note: Any DTR-configured terminal should use
$CMD to enter the Command Facility.
Auto — This option is used with dialup modems and will emulate a dialup
modem to a computer port.
If DTR or Auto Connect Protocol is chosen, EIA Control must be enabled
(option 2 of the async Channel Features menu. See Section 9.3,
Asynchronous Channels, and Table 9-11, Asynchronous Channel
Features, for more information.
2. Unbalanced Rates On This option enables/disables connections of ports which have dissimilar
baud rates (different speeds).
3. Call Inhibit No If this option is configured to Yes, the port cannot make a connection
request. The port will only be a receiving port.
4. Receive Inhibit No If this option is configured to Yes, the port cannot receive a connection
request. The port can only initiate calls. It will only be a calling port.
5. Character Set ASCII Defines whether an ASCII or non-ASCII character set is defined. If non-
ASCII is selected, either a Destination Node/Class (option 8 of this menu)
must be configured or Call Inhibit (option 3 of this menu) must be yes. Do
not configure a password for a non-ASCII port.
Note: If the data rate for the port is configured at
50 or 75 bps, Non-ASCII should be chosen.
6. Matrix Switching Enable The option enables/disables the ability of the channel to originate or
receive a matrix switching call connection. Matrix switching is making a
connection by specifying a node ID/channel number.
Note: If matrix switching is disabled, you will not be
able to connect to the Command Facility
Main Menu via $CMD.