Specifications

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Configuring For Dial-In Modem Access
To configure a serial port for a dial-in modem, enter the values for these fields: Host mode, Modem init string, and Inactivity
timeout. To access the Host mode configuration screen, do the following:
1. Access the web interface.
2. Under the Serial Port heading, choose Configuration.
3. Choose a specific port under Individual port configuration and then choose Host mode configuration.
4. Choose Dial-in modem for the Host mode.
5. Enter the information for Inactivity timeout and Modem init string.
• Inactivity timeout: The default value is 100 seconds. You can set the timeout for 1 to 3600 seconds or 0, for unlimited
timeout.
• Modem init string: The default modem init string is q1e0s0=2. The init string sets the modem to quiet mode, echo off,
and Auto Answer on two rings. The modem init string is used for initializing an external modem
attached to a SERIMUX serial port. See your modem user manual for more information.
6. Choose Save & apply.
Figure 56- Configure port for dial-in modem access
Adding a PC Modem
To install and configure the PC modem on the SERIMUX, do the following.
1. Insert the PC modem card into the PC slot.
2. Access the web interface.
3. From the menu, choose Configuration under the PC card heading.
4. Choose Discover a new card.
The SERIMUX searches for a PC card and displays a configuration menu.
5. Enter the appropriate parameters in the configuration menu.
6. Choose Save & apply.
Configuring For Dial-In Terminal Server Access
To configure a serial port for a dial-in terminal server access, enter the values for these fields: Host mode, Destination IP, Base
Port, Protocol, Inactivity timeout, and Modem init string. To access the Host mode configuration screen, do the following:
1. Access the web interface.
2. Under the Serial Port heading, choose Configuration.
3. Choose a specific port under Individual port configuration and then choose Host mode configuration.
4. Choose Dial-in terminal server for the Host mode.