Synchronizing Optimod To A Network Time Server - Orban Optimod-FM 8300 Operating Manual

OPTIMOD-FM DIGITAL
E) Set the I
NIT
turn to each character in the modem initialization string. Use the knob to set
the character to the desired value. Repeat until you have set all the characters
in the initialization string.
F) Press the
S
3. Modem setup:
You will need two modems and two available phone lines, one of each for your
PC and your 8300. Orban Customer Service supports only the 3Com / U.S. Robot-
ics® 56kbps fax modem EXT on the 8300 side of your connection, although other
56kbps modems will often work OK.
You can use either an internal or an external modem with your PC.
A) Connect the telephone line from the wall phone jack to the wall connection
icon on the back of the modem (modem in).
B) Connect the modem to the 8300's serial port with a standard (not null) mo-
dem cable.
The cable provided with your 8300 is a null modem cable and will not
work.
C) Set the modem to A
For 3Com / U.S. Robotics® 56kbps fax modem EXT, set dipswitches 3, 5,
and 8 in the down position to activate the A
dipswitches should be set to the up position.
4. Prepare the 8300 for direct serial connection through the serial port:
[Skip this step if you will not be using a modem connection.]
A) Navigate to S
B) Hold down the PC C
on the display.
D
IRECT
You are now ready to connect your computer to your 8300 through a null
modem cable connected to your computer's serial port. Refer to Installing
8300 PC Remote Control Software on page 2-43.

Synchronizing Optimod to a Network Time Server

[Skip this section if you do not wish to automatically synchronize your Optimod's in-
ternal clock to a network timeserver, which may be part of your local network or lo-
cated on the Internet.]
1. Navigate to SETUP / NEXT / TIME DATE AND ID / NEXT / TIME SYNC.
A) Use the P
ROTOCOL
S to S0=4. Use the N
TRING
soft button to confirm your setting.
AVE
A
UTO NSWER
/ N & R
ETUP ETWORK
soft button and turn the knob until you see
ONNECT
control to choose either T
and P
EXT REV KEY
and turn it on.
A
UTO NSWER
.
EMOTE
P or SNTP.
IME ROT
INSTALLATION
s to move the cursor in
setting. All other
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