CipherLab 8500 Reference Manual page 37

Modem Cradle: DIP Switch
Modem Connection
To use the modem functionality, slide the DIP switch to right:
When the power cable is properly connected, the LED light of POWER on the front panel
will be solid red.
RS-232 Connection
To use the RS-232 port, slide the DIP switch to left:
When the power cable is properly connected, the LED light of POWER on the front panel
will be solid green.
Ethernet Cradle: DIP Switch
Auto-detect Connection
Slide the DIP switch to left:
The RS-232 connection will override Ethernet connection when both are present.
However, you can use cradle commands to switch in between the two.
When the power cable is properly connected, the LED light of POWER on the front panel
will be solid green.
LAN Connection
Slide the DIP switch to right:
Only the Ethernet connection can be established. However, you can use cradle commands
to switch in between the two.
When the power cable is properly connected, the LED light of POWER on the front panel
will be solid red.
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