Appendix C1: Modem Capabilities & Upgrades; Appendix C2: Feature Screens - Paradise Datacom P300-VSAT Installation & Operating Handbook

APPENDIX C1: MODEM CAPABILITIES & UPGRADES
DETERMINING THE HARDWARE CAPABILITY OF A MODEM
Normally where a Feature Code upgrade is available (ie one that does not require a physical hardware
upgrade) then the screens show "
however be turned on and off by selecting Change, User-Opt, Display, Upgrade Messages, Display
or Inhibit on recent software, so if no message is shown do not assume an upgrade is not available.
To determine the hardware capability of any P300 Modem see "Features: Hardware" in Appendix C2
which follows immediately. Any feature for which the modem Hardware is already present can be added
by a simple `Feature Code` upgrade from the front panel.

APPENDIX C2: FEATURE SCREENS

Under Info the modem shows a Features option. This details features by assigning each feature a letter,
and then displaying the letters for which features are available, or which may be added by entering a
`Feature Code`.
The available features are controlled by the following hardware and software mechanism. Needless to say
for any specific feature to be used, the equipment needs both the hardware to be fitted and the software
to have that feature enabled:
Hardware
The equipment determines what boards and assemblies are fitted when it powers up, and generates
an internal list of its hardware capabilities. This can be displayed, see `Features: Hardware` below.
Software
Some features are permanently software enabled ( Standard features). This list can be displayed (see
`Features: Standard` below) and can be changed by entering a feature code issued by Paradise.
Some features are enabled for a temporary period only ( Temporary features). Again the temporary
feature list and its duration can be displayed (see `Features: Temporary` below) and changed by
entering a feature code issued by Paradise. The `Temporary features` facility is usually used to provide
extended customer evaluation (30+ days) of specific features.
All available features can be user enabled for evaluation ( Test features). A user activated feature test
enables every feature the modem hardware can provide for a period of 5 days. Each modem provide
3 such user test periods after which the facility is no longer available (unless reset by the entry of a
valid feature code issued by Paradise). Again, features on test can be displayed (see `Features: Test`
below).
The feature menu is as follows:
Info, Features
P300H
Note" at locations where extra features would appear. These notes can
Features: 1:In use 2:Standard 3:Temp'
4:Hardware 5:Upgrades 6:Test
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