User guide

96 UNIX Computers
Making Asynchronous Data Connections
This section shows how to make a strictly asynchronous data connection
(for example: dialing into a BBS).
To make an asynchronous data connection
1. Make sure the Tri-Mode Phone is properly connected to your UNIX
computer (as described in “Connecting UNIX Components” on page 89).
2. Turn on your Tri-Mode Phone.
3. Rotate the Globalstar satellite antenna (as shown on page 90) and
make sure you have a Globalstar signal.
4. On your computer, open Solaris tip (or a similar application).
5. Make sure the application is configured with the following settings:
6. Enter the AT command $QCPKND=1 and the telephone number you
want to dial.
For example: $QCPKND=1;T303-555-1212
7. Make the connection.
Setting: Value:
Data bits 8
Parity none
Stop bit 1
Baud rate Must match the baud rate on your Tri-Mode Phone (default:
38400). To check the baud rate on your Tri-Mode Phone, select
menu, then select Features > Data > Baud Rate.