Chapter 4: Connecting And Enabling A Modem For Remote Access; Connecting And Enabling A Modem (G250 Without S8300); Enabling And Connecting A Serial Modem - Avaya G250 Installing And Upgrading

Chapter 4: Connecting and enabling a
You connect a modem to the G250 to enable configuration from a remote location. A serial
modem connected to the G250 can also be used for the modem dial backup feature, which
provides a redundant connectivity with a remote primary server. Modem dial backup allows for
superior survivability than switching to a secondary server, since more features are preserved.
If an S8300 is installed in the G250, leave a modem connected permanently to enable reporting
of alarms to remote locations.
Note:
If you choose to configure the G250 by running an installation wizard, you can
Note:
enable a modem with the wizard as part of the configuration. Instructions for
connecting the modem are included in
Installation Wizard (Avaya IW)
Gateway Installation Wizard (GIW)
chapter.
Note:
If you run GIW, ensure that services can log in to the system using USB modem
Note:
after you run the GIW.

Connecting and enabling a modem (G250 without S8300)

You can connect a serial modem to the CON port or a USB modem to the USB port on the G250
front panel. You must then test the connection.

Enabling and connecting a serial modem

1. Prepare a PC with a CD-ROM drive and a TFTP server on the network. This may be
needed for installing software and firmware upgrades.
Note:
When uploading firmware from the S8300 using TFTP, you may need to enable
Note:
TFTP service in the Set LAN Security parameters of your S8300 web page.
modem for remote access
on page 129 and in
Appendix D: Running the Avaya
Appendix C: Running the
on page 123. You do not need to read this
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