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Introduction
Modem Emulation (Pseudo-Modem) Client Connections
When a port is in the modem-emulation or pseudo-modem mode, it can initiate network
connections based on AT command strings received on the serial port. (Not supported in
Digi Connect WAN.) The AT commands for modem emulation are documented in the
Digi Connect Family Command Reference.
Configuring Devices: Overview
Following is an overview of the configuration capabilities and interfaces for Digi Connect
devices. Chapter 2, "Configuring the Digi Connect Devices" covers these capabilities and
interfaces in more detail.
Configuration Capabilities
Device configuration involves setting values and enabling features for such areas as:
Network configuration: Specifying the device’s IP address and IP settings,
network-service settings, and advanced network settings.
Serial port configuration: Specifying the serial port characteristics for the
device.
GPIO pin configuration (for all devices except Digi Connect SP, Digi Connect
Wi-SP, and Digi Connect WAN): Specifying how the various GPIO pins for the
device will be used.
Alarms: Defining whether alarms should be issued, the conditions that trigger
alarms, and how the alarms should be delivered.
Security configuration: Configuring security features, such as whether
password authentication is required for device users.
System configuration: Specifying system-identifying information, such as a
device description, contact person, and physical location.
Configuration Interfaces
There are several interfaces available for configuring devices, including: