Newmode; Nomode - Advanced Electronic Applications PK-88 Operating Manual

PK-88 OPERATING MANUAL
Local area networks operated or maintained by a given organization may use the same call sign for
several stations in their network, each node or unit being identified with a different SSID or exten-
sion. As packet networks grow and become more complex with multi-port switches, gateway sys-
tems and frequency translation between bands, SSIDs or extensions become especially significant.
For example look at the hypothetical case:
WX1AAA>WX2BBB-6>WX2BBB-7>WX5EEE-1>WX5EEE-4
145.01 145.01
In this example, WX1AAA is linked to WX5EEE-4 via a combination of digipeaters and Level 3
switched, each having a distinctive SSID.
NEWMODE ON|OFF
Parameters: ON
OFF
NEWMODE determines how the PK-88 behaves when the link is broken.
The PK-88 always switches to a data transfer mode at the time of connection, unless NOMODE is
ON.
Set NEWMODE for the type of operation most suitable to your needs.
If NEWMODE is OFF and the link is disconnected, the PK-88 remains in Converse or Transparent
Mode unless you have forced it to return to Command Mode.
When NEWMODE is ON and the link is disconnected, or if the connect attempt fails, the PK-88 re-
turns to Command Mode.
Certain electronic mail, packet bulletin board or other host computer programs may require NEW-
MODE to be set OFF. Please consult the software provider for additional information in this regard.
NOMODE ON|OFF
Parameters: ON
OFF
When NOMODE is ON, the PK-88 never switches from Converse or Transparent Mode to Command
Mode (or vice versa) by itself. Only specific commands (CONVERSE, K, TRANS, or [^C]) typed by
you can change the operating mode. NOMODE ON supersedes NEWMODE.
When NOMODE is OFF, the PK-88 switches modes automatically according to the way NEWMODE
is set.
Certain electronic mail, Packet bulletin board or other host computer programs may require NO-
MODE to be set ON. Please consult the software provider for additional information in this regard.
221.11
Mnemonic: NE
The PK-88 automatically returns to the Command Mode at disconnect.
The PK-88 does not return to Command Mode at disconnect.
Mnemonic: NO
The PK-88 switch modes (Command, Converse, Transparent) only upon ex-
plicit command. NEWMODE function is ignored.
The PK-88 changes modes according to NEWMODE.
221.11 145.01
Default: ON
Default: OFF
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COMMAND SUMMARY
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