Remote Access; Before You Start; Access Stratagy Remotely - Toshiba Stratagy IVP8 Installation And Maintenance Manual

Remote Access

Remote access refers to accessing the Stratagy system via modem from a portable or desktop PC
located at this or another site.To perform remote access, you must prepare the Stratagy system by
installing and connecting the modem and preparing the portable/desktop PC by configuring the
modem (see Chapter 2 – Installation
Stratagy Admin software version VSA.3x has two modes of accessing the Stratagy remotely:
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Direct Dialing Mode — the Stratagy modem has a dedicated telephone line, enabling you to
dial into the number directly.
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Manual Dialing Mode — the Stratagy modem does not have a dedicated telephone line and an
operator must transfer the call to the modem number.
Manual dialing requires a standard telephone be connected to the Stratagy Admin PC
Note
modem.

Before You Start

It is recommended that you:
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Backup your database prior to starting this procedure. (See
and Troubleshooting
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Make a copy of the Installation Disks as a backup copy and store them in a safe place.
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Verify that Stratagy is operational by making a test call into the system.

Access Stratagy Remotely

1. From the DOS prompt (C:\VSA3 for Flash and C:\VSA3 for IVP8), type: admin and press
Enter. The Stratagy Admin screen displays.
The Stratagy Admin PC must be configured for the correct serial port in Stratagy
Important!
Admin prior to performing
2. Press Enter.The Stratagy Admin software prompts for the Stratagy's system password.
3. Type the password (the default is Stratagy) and press Enter.
If a modem is detected,
Stratagy displays the screen
shown at right:
Direct Dialing Mode
➤
Type the telephone number (50 digits maximum). Do not use dashes (e.g., 9,7678989). Press
Enter.
Once the connection is made to the Stratagy modem, a carrier tone is heard. The Stratagy
Admin synchs up to the modem. A message reading Connection established appears
briefly on the screen and the Main Menu displays.
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for details).
for instructions.)
Step 2.
Access and Use Stratagy
Chapter 11 – Maintenance, Upgrades
Remote Access
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