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3-68 November 1996 3920-A2-GN31-30
Answer
For
dial backup applications, Answer allows the modem to go of
f-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 a “handshake” 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 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.)
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MODEMMODEM
LEASED-LINE
FAILURE
XX
DIAL BACKUP LINE
DIAL
STANDBY
RETURN
TO DIAL
Figure 3-10. Dial Backup