Connecting A Modem - Avaya 8800 Commissioning Manual

Initial steps using the CLI
Procedure steps
1. Configure the terminal protocol as follows:
2. Connect the RS-232 cable to the console port.
3. Connect the other end of the RS-232 cable to the terminal or computer serial
4. Turn on the terminal.
5. Log on to the CLI.

Connecting a modem

Connect a modem to an Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 8800/8600 to establish a connection
with the switch. You can configure the modem port first using another type of connection, such
as a terminal connection, to the CLI.
Prerequisites
• You need a DTE-to-DCE cable (straight or transmit cable) to connect the Avaya Ethernet
Routing Switch 8800/8600 to the modem.
• You must configure your client dial-up settings to establish the connection to the
modem.
Procedure steps
1. In the run-time CLI, configure the modem port by using the following command:
30 Commissioning
• 9600 baud
• 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit
• No parity
port.
config bootconfig sio modem
Now you can enter options for this command level without retyping the first part of
the command.
June 2011