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Using the Modem’s Auto-Connect Feature
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Configuring the $DL Timeout
The $DL timeout determines how long your modem waits between dialing attempts when a call dialed
with the $DL command does not establish a data connection with the remote modem. This timeout value
is controlled by Register S32. By default, Register S32 is set to 30 seconds. If desired, you can increase
or shorten this timeout value. To change this default value, type the following command line and press
the Enter key.
ATS32=n where n is the number of seconds the modem is to wait, from 1 to 255. Entering a value of 0
specifies the default timeout value of 30 seconds.
Enabling the Auto-Connect Feature
To enable the auto-connect feature, type AT$DLON and press Enter. When you enable this feature,
your modem automatically dials the dial string in nonvolatile memory position 0. If your modem fails to
make a data connection, it waits the $DL timeout time specified by Register S32, then automatically
dials the dial string stored in the next nonvolatile memory position. Your modem continues this round-
robin s until it makes a data connection with a remote modem.
If the remote modem disconnects, your modem automatically redials the number of the previous
connection. If that dialing attempt fails to make a connection, your modem dials the dial string stored in
the next nonvolatile memory positions until it makes a data connection with a remote modem. The
modem repeats this round-robin method until a dialed number results in a data connection.
To disable the auto-connect feature, type AT$DLOFF and press Enter.
Viewing the Current $DL Setting
To view the current setting of the $DL command, type AT$DL? And press Enter.
™ If auto-connect is enabled, your modem responds with: ON
™ If auto-connect is disabled, your modem responds with: OFF