AT&T 7400B Plus User Manual page 22

CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION
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Selecting PC
Communications Packages
The purpose of PC communications software is to allow your PC
to operate as an asynchronous voice-data communications
terminal. Of the many software packages available, all perform
essentially the same functions, but often in significantly different
ways.
If you do not already have a PC communications package, consult
with an experienced user for advice on selecting software to suit
your voice-data communications needs. The following, though
not required, are a few helpful features that you may wish to look
for in the software you select:
Local mode. Also called direct mode, terminal mode, dumb
terminal mode or chat mode, this feature allows you to issue
AT commands to the 7400B Plus to configure its options.
Dialing directory. This feature allows you to store several
frequently called numbers, often along with configuration
of the data options needed for completing the connection.
Auto-dialer software. This feature allows you to
automate the process of dialing a voice call without
touching the telephone. The following three basic types of
auto-dialer software are available:
Phone Management supports call log and note taking
DOS Utilities typically supports auto-dial capabilities
Personal Information Managers (PIM) supports
automated calendars, databases, time lines, pert charts
Predefined data options profiles. Some programs include
completely defined data option profiles (also called
configuration profiles) for popular modems. If available,
select the options profile for the Hayes Smartmodem 2400.
Command files. These files, also called script files, allow
you to define a group of commands that may be executed
for automatically logging into specific remote devices.
Chapter 4, "PC Applications," provides guidelines for using a few
of the more popular PC communications packages with the 7400B
Plus.
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