Initialization-string guidelines – IBM Partner Pavilion Remote Supervisor Adapter User Manual

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Table 7. Port 1 settings (continued)

Field

What you type

Hangup string

Type the initialization string that will be used to instruct the modem to
disconnect. A default string is provided (ATH0). Do not change this string
unless your dial-out functions are not working properly.

Dial postfix string Type the initialization string that is used after the number is dialed to tell

the modem to stop dialing. The default is ^M.

Modem query

Type the initialization string that is used to find out if the modem is
attached. The default is AT.

Factory settings
string

Type the initialization string that returns the modem to its factory settings
when the modem is initialized. The default is AT&F0.

Auto answer

Type the initialization string that is used to tell the modem to answer the
phone when it rings. The default is to answer after one ring or ATS0=1.

Escape string

Type the initialization string that returns the modem to command mode
when it is currently talking to another modem. The default is +++.

Auto answer
stop

Type the initialization string that is used to tell the modem to stop
answering the phone automatically when it rings. The default is ATS0=0.

Caller ID string

Type the initialization string that will be used to get caller ID information
from the modem.

Escape guard (0
- 250)

Type the length of time before and after the escape string is issued to
the modem. This value is measured in 10 millisecond intervals. The
default value is 1 second.

11. Click Save.

Initialization-string guidelines

If you need to provide a new initialization string, see the documentation that came
with your modem. Your initialization string must contain commands that configure
your modem as follows:
v

Command echoing OFF

v

Online character echoing OFF

v

Result codes ENABLED

v

Verbal result codes ENABLED

v

All codes and connect messages with BUSY and DT detection

v

Protocol identifiers added — LAPM/MNP/NONE V42bis/MNP5

v

Normal CD operations

v

DTR ON-OFF hang-up, disable AA and return to command mode

v

CTS hardware flow control

v

RTS control of receive data to computer

v

Queued and nondestructive break, no escape state

Note: The abbreviations in these commands have the following meanings:

AA

auto answer

CD

carrier detect

CTS

clear to send

DT

data transfer

DTR

data terminal ready

LAPM link access protocol for modems
MNP

microcom networking protocol

RTS

ready to send

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