US Robotics COURIER User Manual page 158

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COURIER HIGH SPEED MODEMS
REMOTE ACCESS
You can set a Courier modem so that it can be remotely config-
ured by someone at another modem. This is especially helpful
when you have problems making a connection with another
modem. For example, if you have trouble connecting with a
bulletin board, you can allow the bulletin board operator to dial
in to your modem and view its configuration settings. If neces-
sary, the bulletin board operator can send the Courier a configu-
ration string to correct your settings. Another example of how
you might use remote configuration is if you want to call into
your modem from a remote site and configure it to accept acer-
tain type of call while you're away.
At the Courier Site
Setting the Courier for Remote Access
There are two ways to set the Courier modem for remote access.
• Set Register 541 for a value of 1 or greater. S41 is used to
set the number of allowable login attempts, as explained
later. A setting of zero allows no login attempts, and
thus disables remote access.
• Press and hold down the voice/ data switch while pow-
ering on the modem. Pressing the switch during power-
on causes the modem to perform its normal self-test,
enables Auto Answer, enables Remote Access by
changing the S41 setting to 1, and disables password
security.
Password Security
You can designate two passwords for remote access security,
each allowing a different level of access to the remote user. You
can assign one password that allows viewing privileges only,
whereby the Courier's configuration can be remotely viewed but
not changed. You can assign another password that allows both
remote viewing and configuration privileges.
Passwords can be up to eight alphanumeric characters, and are
not case-sensitive. Do not enter any other commands before
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