Modems tab, Overview functionality adding/editing a modem – Perle Systems IOLAN SCS User Manual

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IOLAN SDS/SCS/STS User’s Guide, Version 3.6

Modems Tab

Overview

You need to configure a modem if there is a modem connected to the IOLAN. If your IOLAN model
contains an internal modem or a PCI slot (SCS models) for a modem card, a permanent modem string
called

internal_modem

or

IOLAN modem

, respectively, exists permanently in your configuration.

Functionality

Modems are usually configured for PPP/SLIP dial in/out connections, although some modems do
support raw data communication. When you click on the

Modems

tab, you will see the following:

If any modems have been configured, they will be displayed.

Adding/Editing a Modem

You can add new modems or edit existing modems through the following window:

Configure the following parameters:

Name

The name of the modem.

Restrictions: Do not use spaces.

Initialization String The initialization string of the modem; see your modem’s documentation.

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