Appendix B: Using Dsview Software Over A Modem Connection; Before You Begin - Avocent DSR-1021 Installer/User Manual

Appendix B: Using DSView Software Over a Modem Connection

An external modem may be attached to the DSR1021/1022 switch. This modem may be used to
access the switch when an Ethernet connection is not available.
A modem/PPP dial-up connection must be established before the remote operation is enabled. The
dial-up connection options should be set to 115,200 bps, 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity and enabled
hardware flow control.

Before you begin

The following actions should be performed before using the DSR Remote Operations software:
• Ensure that the DSR1021/1022 switch is configured. See Chapter 2 for more information.
• Ensure that DSR switch users have been added to the DSR1021/1022 switch internal database.
If the DSView Server software is not available, the switch database is used for authentication.
If neither are available, authentication cannot be performed for the DSR1021/1022 switch. See
Chapter 4 for more information.
• Ensure that an external modem is attached to the DSR1021/1022 switch MODEM port. The
modem should have auto-answer turned off (typically a modem's default setting).
• Ensure that your client PC contains dial-up software and that the software is configured
properly. See your operating system documentation for more information.
Establishing a DSR Remote Operations software connection
This is explained in detail in the DSView Installer/User Guide.
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