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OWNER'S MANUAL ________________ DS SERIES DATA SWITCH FOR MODELS BayTech Manual Publication #U140A121-04 July 1998...
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DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL ABOUT THIS OWNER’S MANUAL ABOUT THIS OWNER’S MANUAL This document provides information required for installing and operating your Bay Tech equipment. It should allow the user to connect, power up, and access an applications menu where peripheral equipment can be controlled.
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Bay Technical Associates, Inc reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. Bay Technical Associates, Inc does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT THIS OWNER’S MANUAL INTRODUCTION TO THE DATA SWITCH PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES OF THE DS SERIES DS-SERIES QUICK START EIA-232 SERIAL CONNECTION OPERATION DS SERIES MODULE CONFIGURATION INSTALLATION UNPACKING PREPARING THE INSTALLATION SITE POWER CABLING RJ-45 CABLES AND ADAPTERS MODEM CONNECTIONS DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION CONNECTING TO THE DS-SERIES...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS DS71 DS71-MD2 PORT DEVICE NAME PORT SELECT CODE ATTENTION CHARACTER DISCONNECT TIME GUARD CONNECT PORT ID ECHO LOGIN SETUP DCD LOGON/LOGOFF (DS71 ONLY) LOCAL MODEM SETUP (DS71-MD2 ONLY) UNIT ID I/O MODULES RESET UNIT RESET DS74 CONFIGURATION SERIAL PORT CONFIGURATION PORT DEVICE NAME DS73 CONFIGURATION...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS REPACKAGING, SHIPPING AND RETURNING TO THE FACTORY FCC RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFACE STATEMENT 63 APPENDIX A – SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX B – MODEM COMMANDS APPENDIX C – WINDOWS 95 TUTORIAL APPENDIX D – DRAWINGS APPENDIX E – EPROM UPGRADE APPENDIX F –...
DS-Series Data Switch is also compatible with other BayTech products including the Remote Power Control (RPC) unit. The DS-Series Data Switch is available in three chassis sizes. The DS3, DS6, and DS9 have 3, 6, and 9 expansion slots respectively, providing a maximum of 8, 20, or 32 device connections.
DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL INTRODUCTION TO THE DATA SWITCH (DS) SERIES PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES OF THE DS MODULES Highlighted features indicate items most often programmed FEATURE DESCRIPTION ACTION PAGE DS71 or DS71-MD2 H ODULE Sets serial port speed of the DS71 and Enter baud rate, data bits, Serial Port DS71-MD2 Default = 9600, 8, 1, N,...
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DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL INTRODUCTION TO THE DATA SWITCH (DS) SERIES PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES OF THE DS MODULES (con’t) FEATURE DESCRIPTION ACTION PAGE DS71-MD2 H ODULE The number of times the modem rings Enter number of rings to Rings to before it automatically answers. auto answer Answer(*) Default = 2 rings...
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DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL INTRODUCTION TO THE DATA SWITCH (DS) SERIES PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES OF THE DS MODULES (con’t) FEATURE DESCRIPTION ACTION PAGE DS73TP N ETWORK ODULE IP Address for the DS73TP to access the Enter the IP Address in Module IP network.
Accessing Main Menu Power on the DS series module. The following header and main menu appears if using the DS71: Data Switch Series - F.2.01 Bay Technical Associates Unit ID: DS71 Port Select Code: $BT Attention Character: ; Device A (2,1)....1...
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DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DS SERIES QUICK START Or this menu if the DS71-MD2 is used: Data Switch Series - F.0.13 Bay Technical Associates Unit ID: DS71-MD2 Port Select Code: $BT Attention Character: ; Use the “Attention Character” to display the remainder of the menu.
DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DS SERIES QUICK START DS SERIES MODULE CONFIGURATION Accessing Configuration From the DS-Series Main Menu, select Menu C, “Configuration,” followed by <cr>. The following selection menu appears: Configuration Module 1 ..........1 Module 2 ..........2 Module 3 ..........3 Select Port ..........S Exit ............X Enter Request :...
DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION INSTALLATION UNPACKING Compare the unit and serial number of the equipment you received to the packing slip located on the outside of the box. Log this information on the sheet on page 61. Inspect equipment carefully for damage that may have occurred in shipment.
DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION POWER CAUTION: This unit is intended for indoor use only. Do not install near water or expose this unit to moisture. To prevent heat buildup, do not coil the power cord when in use. Do not use extension cords.
DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL CABLING CABLING MJ-45 CABLES AND ADAPTERS IMPORTANT The DS-Series host communications modules have an MJ-45 port which uses an 8-pin crossed modular cable to connect to a local EIA-232 device such as a computer terminal or external modem. Most serial computers do not have MJ-45 connections;...
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DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL CABLING Tables 2 and 3 define the pin layout for the DS71 or DS71-MD2 and DS74. DS71 EIA-232 MJ-45 Pin/Signal Definition EIA-232 Description Signal Handshake (DTR) Line Driver Inactive State = High: +12V when power is applied. Used as a handshake line to enable/disable the receiving of characters.
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DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL CABLING DS74 EIA-232 MJ-45 Pin/Signal Definition EIA-232 Description Signal Handshake (DTR) Line Driver Inactive State = Low: Used as a handshake line to enable/disable the receiving of characters. –12V when port is not selected unless programmed differently. Signal ground Handshake (RTS) Line Driver Inactive State = Low: Used as a handshake line.
DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL CABLING MODEM CONNECTIONS In addition to the MJ-45 port, the DS71-MD2 Host Communications Module has two RJ-11 ports for connecting to telephone lines. You may connect either RJ-11 port to a Telco wall jack using a standard RJ-11 straight through cable.
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DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL CABLING IMPORTANT: Use crossed MJ-45 cables when using modular connectors to interface the DS-Series to another BayTech product with modular connectors, such as the RPC Remote Power Control Unit. RJ-45 RJ-45 CONDUCTOR COLOR COLOR BLUE BLUE ORANGE ORANGE BLACK BLACK...
DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION The following section, “Detailed Operation and Configuration,” provides a detailed approach to accessing, operating, and configuring the DS-Series. NOTE: It is important that you type all commands correctly. Any combination of wrong entries results in an error message. CONNECTING TO THE DS-SERIES DATA SWITCH EIA-232 SERIAL The DS71 Host Module has an MJ-45 port...
DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION module. Load serial port communications software. Configure serial communications parameters for the host terminal to match the DS71 or DS71-MD2 module. The DS71 or DS71- MD2 modules have factory serial communications parameters of 9600 bps, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, XON/XOFF disabled.
DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION dial the modem. 10BASE-T NETWORK Using a straight 10Base-T cable, connect the PORT CONNECTION MJ-45 port labeled ETHERNET on the DS73TP module to an MJ-45 port on the network hub. The LINK (link integrity) LED, located on the front panel of the DS73TP, illuminates when a good connection is established between the...
ACCESSING MAIN Power on the DS-SERIES unit. The MENU following header and main menu appears if using the DS71: Data Switch Series - F.2.01 Bay Technical Associates Unit ID: DS71 Port Select Code: $BT Attention Character: ; Device A (2,1)....1 Device B (2,2)....2...
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DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION NOTE: Depending on the DS-Series model, the menus may vary according to the number of DS74 modules installed in the unit. If this is not an initial set-up and Password has already been enabled, you are prompted to login.
DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION SELECTING A DEVICE There are two methods of selecting a device, menu driven selection and ASCII character string method. Menu Driven From the main menu, select the number that Selection corresponds to the device you wish to access, followed by <cr>.
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DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION Binary Mode If binary data containing the port select code is sent to a module, the DS-Series may interpret the data as a command to change ports. Binary mode prevents such an occurrence by placing the DS-Series in a mode which does not look at the data.
PPP, dial the modem connected to the host module. The Host Module sends the main menu: Data Switch Series - F.0.10 Bay Technical Associates Unit ID: DS73TP Port Select Code: $BT Attention Character: ; Device A (2,1)....1...
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DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION BTA. The DS73TP responds: Login Successful Once login is successful and a network connection has been established, Telnet (using the IP Address) to any device on the network. NOTE: A Windows 95 dial-up networking tutorial is provided for your convenience in Appendix C.
Enter the number of the module to configure, followed by <cr>. To configure the host module 1, select #1. The following configuration menu appears for the DS71: Copyright(C) Bay Technical Associates 1998 DS71 Data Switch Series - Host Module Revision F.2.01 Module 1 Status.....…………..…..1...
DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION Or this for the DS71-MD2; Enter Request :Copyright (C) Bay Technical Associates 1998 DS71 Data Switch Series – V.32 Modem Host Module Revision F.2.01 Module 1 Status .....…........1 Serial Port Configuration ......2 Port Device Name ........3 Port Select Code ........4...
DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION The status of the following features appears: Installed Modules: 1, 2, 3, …(etc) Port Select Code is ......$BT Attention Character is ....; Disconnect Time Guard is .....Disabled Port ID Echo is .......Disabled Unit ID is .........DS71-MD2 (or DS71) DCD Logon/Logoff is ……………..Disabled (DS71 only) NOTE: The entries in parentheses are added to help clarify what you may see in the menu.
DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION DS71 From the configuration menu, select #2, “Serial Port Configuration”, followed by <cr>. The DS unit displays the following table: Module 1 Serial Port Configuration : Port Device Baud Word Stop Parity Xon/ Xoff/ Line Drive...
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DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION Type "B" for 115.2K baud rate. The DS71 responds with the new configuration status: Module 1 Serial Port Configuration : Port Device Baud Word Stop Parity Xon/ Xoff/ Line Drive Name Rate Size Bits Xmit Recv...
DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION IMPORTANT: This message reminds you to change the serial port configuration of the host terminal to match the new configuration changes made to the serial port on the host module. If they do not match, the DS71 will be unable to interpret the next command, and you will be unable to access any connected unit.
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DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION NOTE: DTR is unchangeable when configuring the serial port. When configuring the Host Modem, Xon/Xoff, RTS, and DTR are hardware settings and, therefore, unchangeable. For example, to change the baud rate to 115.2K, select #2, “Set Baud Rate,” followed by <cr>.
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DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION Set Word Size by selecting #3, “Set Word Size.” The DS71-MD2 displays the following list of available word sizes: 1 For 5 2 For 6 3 For 7 4 For 8 Enter the corresponding number for the desired word size.
DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION If you have made necessary changes to the host device, type "Y" for yes, followed by <cr>. New configuration changes are stored permanently in non-volatile memory. The unit returns with the following message: Enter Host Device Number (1-2) : If you have completed your Serial Port configuration then <cr>.
DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION Enter a new port device name up to 16 characters. For example, if you are using multiple DS units on a network, and you want to name the host device Southeast Region, type "SE REGION" followed by <cr>. The module responds: Module 1 Device Name : Port...
DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION Type "Y" to change the port select code, followed by <cr>. The host module responds: Enter Port Select Code (Max. 8 characters): Enter a new port select code followed by <cr>. For example, if you want to identify the port select code as “BAYTECH,”...
DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION Enter a new attention character. For example, if you want the attention character to be "%", type % followed by <cr>. The host module displays the new attention character and asks if you want to change. Attention Character is....
DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION Type “Y” for yes or “N” for no followed by <cr> to toggle the existing status or type <cr> for no change. The DS71 or DS71-MD2 module stores the Disconnect Time Guard selection in non-volatile memory and returns to the configuration menu.
If disabled, the header does not appear with the main menu. Default Header is enabled. Data Switch Series – F.2.01 Bay Technical Associates Unit ID: DS71-MD2 Port Select Code: $BT Attention Character: ;...
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DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION NOTE: This header may appear different depending on type of module installed. From the selection menu, select #1, “Header,” followed by <cr>. The DS71 displays the current header status and asks if you want to enable: Header is......
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If disabled,the following header appears upon login without the main menu: Data Switch Series - F.2.01 Bay Technical Associates Unit ID: DS71-MD2 Port Select Code: $BT Attention Character: ; NOTE: This header may appear different depending on type of module installed.
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DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION If enabled, the following header and menu appears: Data Switch Series - F.0.10 Bay Technical Associates Unit ID: DS71 Port Select Code: $BT Attention Character: ; Device A (2,1)....1 Device B (2,2)....2 Device C (2,3)....3...
DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION NOTE: The auto connect port has priority over the login setup menu. If Auto Connect Port is enabled, the header and main menu are automatically disabled. IMPORTANT: Auto Connect Port works with the DS71 upon dial- up or EIA-232 connection.
DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION Enter the port to connect automatically, followed by <cr>. The DS71 or DS71-MD2 module stores the new settings in non- volatile memory and returns to the Auto Connect Port menu. Toggle Auto Connect Port feature by selecting #2, “Enable/Disable,”...
DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION IMPORTANT: This setting is crucial to the proper operation of the Auto Connect Port and the Password Security functions. The J-6 jumper must be in the forward (pin 1-2) position on the board. The board comes from the factory in this condition.
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DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION Local Modem Setup: Rings to Answer..…......1 Modem to Modem Xon/Xoff....2 Connectivity Time-Out......3 Escape Character..…......4 Exit........….......X Enter Request: Rings to Configure the number of rings (1 - 4) for the Answer modem to answer. For example, if the rings to auto-answer are 3, the modem will answer following the third ring.
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DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION Select #2, “Modem to Modem Xon/Xoff,” from the Local Modem Setup menu, followed by <cr>. The DS71-MD2 displays the current Xon/Xoff status and asks if you want to enable: Modem to Modem Xon/Xoff Flow Control is ..Disabled Enable? (Y/N, CR for no change): Type “Y”...
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DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION Enter the number of connectivity minutes (5 to 255) or enter 0 to disable. The DS71- MD2 displays the new setting and asks if you want to change. If there are no further changes, type <cr>.
DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION To change the escape character, enter the decimal value of the Hex character to be used as an escape character. The DS71- MD2 displays the new escape character and asks if you want to change. If there are no further changes type <cr>.
DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION I/O Modules Reset Successfully Strike any Key to Continue Press any key to continue UNIT RESET IMPORTANT: Unit reset terminates both internal and external modem connections. NOTE: You must be connected to a host module (DS71 or DS71- MD2 module) to reset the unit.
Otherwise, select the module number that corresponds to the DS74 module you want to configure. The following configuration menu appears: Copyright (C) Bay Technical Associates 1998 DS71 Data Switch Series – EIA-232 I/O Module Module 2 Status ..…..........1 Serial Port Configuration ......2 Port Device Name …......3...
DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION SERIAL PORT Selections 1-8 are fully programmable in the CONFIGURATION DS74 module. Select the parameter to change, make the change, then save to non- volatile memory. PORT DEVICE NAME This parameter works as previously described in this manual.
DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION DS73TP The DS73TP peripheral communications CONFIGURATION module supports remote access to TCP/IP Ethernet networks by using the DS71 or DS71-MD2 module and the DS Series Data Switch. Remote users can dial into the system and connect to the network host from anywhere, at anytime.
DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION DS73TP Ethernet Module F.0.02 Copyright (C) 1997 Bay Technical Associates Enter user name : Enter the current user name; default user name is user1. The module prompts for a password: Enter password: Enter the current password; Default Password is BTA.
DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION From the configuration menu, select #1, “Module IP Address,” followed by <cr>. The DS73TP responds: Enter Module IP address in dotted decimal form: Enter the Module IP Address (Example: 200.4.3.50), followed by <cr>. DS73TP resumes the configuration menu.Default Module IP Address is 0.0.0.0.
DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION Enter Dial-Up IP address in dotted decimal form: Enter the Dial-Up IP Address (Example: 200.4.3.51), followed by <cr>. The DS73TP resumes the configuration menu. Default Dial-Up IP Address is 0.0.0.0. If you fail to enter the Dial-Up IP Address in dotted decimal form, the DS73TP responds again: Enter Dial-Up IP address in dotted decimal form:...
DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION If you fail to enter the Subnet Mask in dotted decimal form, the DS73TP responds again: Enter Subnet Mask in dotted decimal form: The DS73TP responds indefinitely with the same request until the Subnet Mask is entered in the correct form.
DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION Primary From the configuration menu, select #5, “Primary DNS (Domain Name Server),” followed by <cr>. The DS73TP responds: Enter Primary DNS address in dotted decimal form: Enter the Primary DNS address (Example: 200.4.5.53), followed by <cr>. The DS73TP resumes the configuration menu.
DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION The DS73TP responds indefinitely with the same request until the Secondary DNS address is entered in the correct form. Primary From the configuration menu, select #7, NBNS “Primary NBNS (Net BIOS Name Server),” followed by <cr>. The DS73TP responds: Enter Primary NBNS address in dotted decimal form: Enter the Primary NBNS address (Example:...
DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION If you fail to enter the Secondary NBNS address in dotted decimal form, the DS73TP responds again: Enter Secondary NBNS address in dotted decimal form: The DS73TP responds indefinitely with the same request until the Secondary NBNS address is entered in the correct form.
DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL DETAILED OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION If desired, enter a new password (8 chars. max.) followed by <cr>. The DS73TP resumes the configuration menu. NOTE: Password Feature is Case Sensitive. Module The Module Name is reported by the Name module for identification purposes when a connection is established.
Who sold you the cables and adapters? f. The name of the software emulation program you are using. g. If possible, a printout of the configuration status. Bay Technical Associates, Inc. 200 N. Second Street, P. O. Box 387 Bay St. Louis, MS 39520-1000, USA...
DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL TECHNICAL SUPPORT EQUIPMENT SETUP DS-Series Unit Model ____________ DS-Series Unit Serial Number ____________ MODULE 1 MODULE 2 MODULE 3 MODEL MODEL MODEL SERIAL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER MODULE 4 MODULE 5 MODULE 6 MODEL MODEL MODEL SERIAL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER...
On the outside of the box, please write the Return Authorization Number. f. Ship the unit to the following address: Bay Technical Associates, Inc. 200 N. Second Street Bay St. Louis, MS 39520-1000, USA...
DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL FCC RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFACE STATEMENT FCC RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFACE STATEMENT This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. On the bottom plate of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment.
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DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL FCC RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFACE STATEMENT If you experience trouble with this equipment, please refer to page 62 for repair/warranty information. If your equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
5% to 95% 5% to 95% 5% to 95% humidity humidity humidity humidity humidity Dimensions DS3: 16 3/4”w x 7”d x 1 3/4” h DS6: 16 3/4”w x 7”d x 2 5/8”h DS9: 16 3/4”w x 7”d x 3 1/2”h Weight 4 lbs.
DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL APPENDIX B APPENDIX B MODEM COMMAND SUMMARY U.S. ROBOTIC MODEMS COMMAND INTERPRETATION AT&B1 Fixed Serial Port Rate (default) AT&C1 Normal CD Operations (default) AT&D2 Normal DTR Operations (default) Auto answer telephone line in 4 or fewer rings ATS0=1 ATE0 Modem does not display keyboard commands.
DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL APPENDIX B APPENDIX B MODEM COMMAND SUMMARY (Cont.) ROCKWELL CHIP SET MODEMS COMMAND INTERPRETATION ATS23=59 Fixed Serial Port Rate (default) AT&C1 Normal CD Operations (default) Normal DTR Operations (default) AT&D2 ATS0=1 Auto answer telephone line in 4 or fewer rings ATE0 Modem does not display keyboard commands ATQ1...
DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL APPENDIX C APPENDIX C WINDOWS 95 DIAL-UP NETWORKING TUTORIAL The following instructions using Windows 95 Dial-Up Networking are for establishing a PPP connection to the network through a DS-Series Data Switch with a DS73TP module installed. IMPORTANT: In order to benefit from shared resources, the computer you are dialing into must be set up as a network server.
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DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL APPENDIX C APPENDIX C WINDOWS 95 DIAL-UP NETWORKING TUTORIAL (Cont.) PROPERTIES Ø Highlight the device you have just created. Ø Select “File” from the Windows task bar. Ø Select “Properties.” Ø Select “General.” Ø Select “Configure.” Ensure the information is correct. Ø...
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Ø After a successful connection is established, select the DS73TP module. The following menu appears: DS73TP Ethernet Module F.0.02 Copyright (C) 1997 Bay Technical Associates Ø Press F7. Windows 95 Dialer enters the user name and password. Enter User Name:user1 Enter Password:BTA...
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DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL APPENDIX C Login successful. Ø Use your web browser, FTP, TELNET, or any TCP/IP application to communicate on the network.
DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL APPENDIX E APPENDIX E EPROM UPGRADE If you receive an EPROM upgrade, you will need a screwdriver and an IC DIP extractor or a pair of curved needle-nose pliers 1. Remove all power from the unit by placing the power switch to the 0 position and disconnecting the power supply from the outlet.
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DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL APPENDIX E d. Replace the module (ensure the screws are fastened to connect chassis ground) and return power to the unit. The LEDs will illuminate during the self test sequence. When the LED lights go off, the unit has reset.
DS-SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL APPENDIX F APPENDIX F ASCII CHARACTER DEFINITION ASCII CHARACTER DEFINITION Releases the module to receive the attention character $BTm Calls up a module (where m is a module number) $BTm,p Calls up a module and port (where m is a module number and p is a port number) $BTB Locks the module in the binary mode.
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