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For
dial backup applications, the modem goes on-hook (hangs up) and the call is disconnected.
The Command Complete
status message appears.
To exit this function and remain in the Call Setup branch, press the
key
. To exit and return to
the Top-Level menu, press the
key
.
Answer
For dial backup applications, Answer allows the modem to go off-hook, generate an answer tone,
and begin the handshaking process with the calling modem. Use the Answer function when the
Auto-Answer Ring Count configuration option is disabled. (Refer to the
Line Dialer
section in
Chapter 4.)
For leased backup applications, Answer allows the modem to begin the handshaking process with
the remote modem.
T
o access Answer from the Call Setup branch, make the following selections:
F1
Call Setup:
Answer
F2
F3
Press the
key until Answer appears. Select Answer
.
F1
Answer
Command Complete
F2
F3
The modem goes off-hook and attempts to establish a connection in Answer mode. The Command
Complete
status message appears on the LCD.
To exit this function and remain in the Call Setup branch, press the
key
. To exit and return to
the Top-Level menu, press the
key
.
Dial Standby/Return to Dial
When the modem is operating in Dial Backup mode (DialBckUp), Dial Standby and Return to Dial
allow the modem to switch back and forth between primary leased-line and primary leased-line
backup operation while still maintaining the backup connection (Figure 3-10). Switching between
backup and primary leased-line operation can be performed manually or automatically. (Refer to
the
Leased Line
section in Chapter 4 to enable the Automatic Dial Backup configuration option.)