Chapter 5: Connecting and enabling a modem for
This chapter describes how to connect and enable a USB or serial modem on the G350. You
can connect a modem to the G350 to enable configuration from a remote location. A serial
modem connected to the G350 can also be used for the modem dial backup feature, which
provides a redundant connectivity with a remote primary media server. Modem dial backup
allows for superior survivability than switching to a secondary media server, since more features
are preserved.
If an S8300 is installed in the G350, leave a modem connected permanently to enable reporting
of alarms to remote locations.
Select one of the following sections, depending on your hardware configuration:
Connecting and enabling a modem (G350 without S8300)
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Connecting and enabling a modem (G350 with S8300)
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Note:
If you choose to configure the G350 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.
Connecting and enabling a modem (G350 without S8300)
You can either connect a serial modem to the CON port on the G350 front panel or you can
connect a USB modem to the USB port on the G350 front panel. For instructions on enabling
and connecting the modem, see the relevant section:
Enabling and connecting a serial modem
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Enabling and connecting a USB modem
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When you have enabled and connected the modem, test the modem connection. See
modem connection
remote access
on page 72.
on page 73
Appendix C: Running the Avaya
on page 147 and in
Appendix D: Running the
on page 195. You do not need to read this
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on page 67
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