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The upper text entry field must contain the entire phone digit text string required to dial up the remote site,
including digits to get an outside line, country code, prefix, etc. This field is ignored when a direct
connection is configured. Here is an example of a typical dial string:
9, 1 602 441 7705 (Note, spacing is not required)
9 allow the modem to connect to an outside line
, causes the modem to pause to allow the outside line to connect
1 long distance prefix
602 area code
441 7705 number in area
The Modem or Cable selection tells the program what RAS device to use to make the connection; either
use the dial-up number over a modem, or use a serial cable connecting the two machines. Clicking in
either box will cause the program to attempt to find the correct driver for the selection, configure the
connection, and then save the configuration data. This procedure will fail if the selected connection type
does not find a RAS –capable device (modem or serial driver). When RAS is configured, one or both types
of devices must be added – refer to Microsoft documentation.
If the current configuration file has not yet been saved (If it is named Untitled) then you will be prompted
to supply a name for the new configuration file.
Directly below the Modem/Cable selection boxes are two display fields. The upper display field contains a
text status field that shows the current connection state: Connected, NoConnection, Connecting…,
Updating Software. The lower display field is a "thermometer" type gauge that will show progress in
setting up a connection or large file transfer.
2.2.2.5 Nomad Airtime Recharge
Figure 2.2.2.5-1: Nomad Airtime Recharge Fields
The Nomad Program is designed to allow each Iridium account that is configured on an NOMAD MXU to
receive an allotment of airtime at the beginning of each month. This is “automatic recharge.” The
automatic recharge may be turned on or off for a given NOMAD MXU by setting or clearing Auto
Recharge On. The number of minutes allotted for each account associated with the NOMAD MXU is
entered into the Recharge Minutes field. When the Apply Recharge Minutes field is clicked, each phone
account is configured with that amount of recharge time. Then, at the start of the next calendar month, the
recharge time is converted to usable Iridium Nomad Airtime. Pooled airtime groups will be allocated the
number of minutes in the Recharge Minutes field times the number of phones in the group.