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Data - Serial Port Screen
Modem
Type
Select
None
if nothing is connected to the Serial Port, or you do not wish use
to use the Serial Port.
For
Permanent Connection (leased line)
:
•
Ensure the Serial Line Speed is set to match the speed on your leased
line.
•
Ignore the Telephone numbers and "Disconnect after Idle" setting.
For
Modem
:
•
If your modem is in the drop-down list, just select it.
•
If your modem is not in the list, select "_Standard Modem" and test to
see if this works.
•
If "_Standard Modem" does not work, select "Other", then click the
Modem Properties button and set these settings correctly. See the sec-
tion Modem Properties Screen later in this chapter for further details.
Modem
Properties
Clicking this button will open the
Modem Properties
screen and allow
changing of the modem's properties. Normally, this is not required.
See the section Modem Properties Screen later in this chapter for further
details.
Serial Line
Speed
Select the speed which is equal to or below the fastest
Serial
line speed
(NOT Phone line speed) of your modem. Available speeds range from 4.8K
to 460.8K (bps).
Internet Access
Enable
Internet
Access
Use this to enable or disable Internet access on this port.
Checking this box will disable Internet Access via the WAN (Ethernet)
port, because both methods cannot be used simultaneously.
However, for the Serial Port, both Dial-in and Internet can be enabled
simultaneously.
Dial on
Demand
If checked, an Internet connection will be established automatically, when-
ever required.
If not checked, the Internet connection must be established manually, using
the Dial-up button on the Serial Port Status screen.
Disconnect
after Idle
Time
If checked, an Internet connection will be terminated after the specified time-
out period. The allowable range is 1-99 minutes.
If not checked, the Internet connection will never be terminated.
Account
User Name
Enter the account name provided by your ISP. This name will be used to log
in to the ISP's server.
Password
Enter the current password for the above account.
Re-enter the password in the Verify field to ensure it is correct.