Modem troubleshooting guide, Serial remote control operation – StarTech.com CABCONS1716I User Manual

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Modem Troubleshooting Guide

The following messages will appear in the system log on the Status screen in the Web

interface and may help to diagnose problems with the modem configuration.
Starting PPP (for auth) on port…

Modem is connecting and the PPP login process is starting.
Modem hang up. Resetting

The connection has been closed or terminated unexpectedly.
Timeout during login process. Giving up

The PPP client connecting over the modem has waited too long to complete the

authentication process or supplied an invalid user name and/or password.
Modem init chat script failed

The modem did not respond to the initialization string from the CABCONS1716I. You

may need to change the init string or verify the cabling and modem status.
Modem init okay

The modem has responded appropriately to the init string.
Saw PPP startup from client

A PPP authentication has occurred and a session has started.
Phone line rings

An incoming call has been detected by the modem.
Modem answers: xxxxxxxxx

The connection speed and protocol used for a connection, as reported by the modem.

The exact contents of the message will vary depending on the modem make and

model. Using Optional Serial Remote Control (R-Port) Modules

Serial Remote Control operation

The CABCONS1716I offers a unique way to expand the functionality of the base

product. Using the integrated R-Port on the rear panel, you can manage up to 16

serial devices using a specialized daisy-chain technology. The CABCONS1716I includes

integrated control functionality that allows you to monitor and configure serial

devices using the interactive Web interface. To minimize space and infrastructure

requirements, the R-Port modules use a single cable to carry both power and the data

signal. All configuration settings are stored separately in each attached device in non-

volatile memory so that they will not be lost in the event of a power outage

or disconnection.

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