Key Lcd Options - Multitech MultiModem II MT5600BA-V92 User Manual

Key LCD Options

This section describes important LCD options. Many options have AT command equivalents.
Status Options
Status LCDs display the current status of the modem. Though limb changes are automatic, certain
options can be selected by pressing the  button.
STATUS = IDLE The modem is ready but inactive. This LCD appears when the modem is first
turned on, and is the starting point for accessing all other LCDs. The following
options are available by pressing the  button
MANUAL ORIG.?
MANUAL ANSWER?
BUSY OUT MODEM?
MODEM BUSIED
OUT
STATUS = ONLINE The modem is connected to another modem. Two options are available from this
LCD by pressing the  button:
CONNECT STATUS
DISCONNECT?
RINGING A remote modem or caller is attempting to establish a connection. One option is
available from this LCD by pressing the  button:
MANUAL ANSWER?
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Places the modem in originate mode for the time
specified by register S7. Use to connect to a remote
modem by manually dialing the number on a phone
connected to the local modem. When the remote modem
answers, press Enter to establish a connection with the
remote modem. You can also use this option to
temporarily place the modem in originate mode for back-
to-back testing.
Places the modem in answer mode for the time specified
by register S7. You can use this option to temporarily
place the modem in answer mode for back-to-back
testing.
Takes the modem out of service by putting it into an off-
hook state so that a calling modem receives a busy signal.
Shows that the modem is busied out. To return the
modem to normal service, you have two ways you can do
this:
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Power cycle the modem or
Press  and then press Enter.
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Example: 49333,ASYNC,LAPM
Shows the connect speed, connection type, and error
correction being used.
Press Enter to force the modem to hang up. Same as the
ATH command.
Forces the modem to answer the phone. You can use this
option to establish a connection if autoanswer is turned
off (S0=0). Same as the ATA command.
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