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To take advantage of this warranty, you must do the following:
• If you are having trouble with your product, contact Raymar service using the appropriate number from the Service and Support
section of the User’s Guide. If it is determined that your product requires service, you will be issued a Return Materials
Authorization (RMA) form.
• Pack the defective product securely for shipping. Include only the units pre-approved by service on your RMA form.
• This warranty is void if the product is damaged in transit, you must insure your shipment.
• Ship the defective product, proof of date of purchase, and the RMA form to the address specified.
• Display your RMA number prominently on the outside of the shipping box. Customer is responsible for freight in, door to door.
Raymar is responsible for return shipping costs.
• To ensure prompt service, please write on the RMA form a brief description of the problem you are experiencing with the
product.
Raymar Information Technology, Inc.
7325 Roseville Road
Sacramento, CA 95842
Service Hotline (800) 747-1522
http://support.telenetics.com or e-mail to techsupport@raymarinc.com
0065-5600-002 Raymar Information Technology Limited Wararnty 9/12/2008
Rev. B Page 1 of 1
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Notices
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Sacramento, CA 95842
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Proprietary Material
Information and software in this document are proprietary to Telenetics
Corporation (or its Suppliers) and without the express prior permission
of an officer of Telenetics Corporation, may not be copied, reproduced,
disclosed to others, published, or used, in whole or in part, for any
purpose other than that for which it is being made available.
This document is for information purposes only and is subject to change
without notice.
Part No.: TEL– T0022-01, Rev A
Publication Code: DS
First Printing: January 2001
This manual is current for Release 5.1 of the 3460 Fast’R Modem.
Warns you against damage to software,
hardware, or data.
Mise en Garde
Une mise en garde vous fournit des
informations qui, si elles ne sont pas observées,
peuvent se traduire par des dommages pour le
logiciel, le matériel ou les données.
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Vors ic ht
Ein Vorsichtshinweis macht Sie darauf
aufmerksam, daß Nichtbefolgung zu Software-,
Hardware- oder Datenschäden führen kann.
¡Precaución!
La precaución le ofrece información, que de no
cumplirse, puede derivar en posibles daños
tanto para el software y el hardware, como para
ambos.
Warning
Warns you against physical injury.
Avertissement
Un avertissement constitue le message le plus
sérieux, indiquant que vous pouvez subir des
blessures corporelles.
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Warnung!
Eine Warnung ist der ernsthafteste Hinweis auf
Körperverletzungsgefahr.
¡Advertencia!
Una advertencia es un aviso importante, que le
advierte sobre la presencia de un
inminente peligro.
3460 Fast’R
Trademarks
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All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered
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Telenetics Customer Information
If you have questions or problems, or you need assistance with
technical, sales, or billing matters, please call our Customer Support
Center: (916) 831-1951.
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Chapter 1
Hardware Installation
Introduction
The Telenetics 3460 Fast’R or 3460 Fast’R Plus modem provides
reliable data communication to meet a wide variety of networking
requirements.
The 3460’s formations include:
• A stand-alone formation with either:
— A modem that supports a two-wire leased-line or dial-line
connection
— A modem that supports a two- or four-wire leased-line
connection or a dial connection
Some stand-alone modems have an LCD display and four
menu-navigation buttons, so you can set configuration options
and monitor operation by directly accessing the modem.
• An Accessway enclosure-card formation with either:
— A pair of modems that support two-wire leased-line or
dial-line connections
— A modem that supports a two- or four-wire leased-line
connection or a dial connection
The 3460’s features include:
• Synchronous and asynchronous communication in one unit, with
two preset configurations for typical applications
• Automode with telephone-number linking and auto-redial
• ITU TS Compliance to V.34, V.32bis, V.32, V.29, V.27ter, V.23,
V.22, V.22bis, V.21, V.17, Bell 212A, Bell 103
• Synchronous data rates up to 33.6 KBPS and asynchronous data
rates up to 230.4 KBPS
• Industry-standard error detection and data compression
• Hayes AT and V.25bis support
• Automated software download and flash memory for easy
upgrades
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3460 Fast’R
• V.54 diagnostic test suite
• LED displays that indicate modem activity
• Light bar displays (stand-alone modem only) that indicates line,
data, and link-utilization rates
• Support for the Telenetics/Motorola 9000 Open Management Sys-
tem (OMS) Network Management System
• Support for secondary-channel modem management
• Restoral: automatic rerouting of data traffic to the PSTN, over a
two-wire dial line, for backup of critical leased-line applications
when a leased line fails or signal quality deteriorates. Restoral is
available on units that support four-wire leased-line operation.
• LCD display and menu-navigation buttons, on some stand-alone
modems
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Installing a Stand-Alone Modem
In the shipping carton, locate the items shown in Figur e1-1.
Ferrite Beads (2)
(With Some Units)
Power Transformer
RJ11 Telco
Cable
User's Guide
This
3460 Fast'R Stand-Alone Modem
(Some modem front panels
differ from the one shown.)
Figure 1-1. 3460 Fast’R Stand-Alone Modem Parts
Installing a Stand-Alone Modem
StepAction
1.Compare the modem package contents to Figur e1-1. If a part is
missing, contact your nearest Telenetics representative, or:
• In the U.S.A.—Raymar Information Technology, Inc., 7325 Roseville Road, Sacramento, CA 95842.
• Outside the U.S.A.—Telenetics distributors are listed on our
Web site, at: http://www.raymarinc.com
2.Plug the modem power-transformer cable into the modem’s
3.Connect a cable from a computer serial port to the modem’s
AC~ connector and then into a power supply outlet.
DTE connector.
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3460 Fast’R
Installing a Stand-Alone Modem
(continued)
StepAction
4.If ferrite beads are included with your modem, install them on
5.For two-wire leased-line or dial-line modems:
6.Set the modem power switch to the On (1) position. The modem
7.Stand-alone modem hardware installation is complete.
both telephone cables:
a) Snugly wrap the cable once completely around the
bead (Figure 1-2).
b) Set the cable into the bead cutouts. Ensure that 2.5 to
4 cm of the cable extend from the bead (on the end you
insert into the modem connector).
c) Snap the bead closed. You can reopen and close it to
reset the cable.
a) Plug the telephone cable into the modem’s LINE
connector (Figur e1-3) and to the telephone wall jack.
b) To use a telephone set on the same line as the modem,
ensure that the ferrite bead (if included) is installed on
the cable; then plug it into the modem’s PHONE
connector.
For two- or four-wire leased-line/dial-line modems:
a) Optionally, plug an analog dial line telephone cable
into the modem’s PHONE LINE connector
(Figure 1-3) and to the telephone wall jack.
b) Ensure that the ferrite bead (if included) is installed on
a leased-line cable; then plug it into the modem’s
LEASE connector.
executes self-tests. A modem indicates test results as follows:
• Successful completion: MR LED steady on.
• A problem by setting LEDs in one of these ways:
— MR: slowly blinking. TR: on. OH: off. CD: off.
— MR: off. TR: on. OH: on. CD: on.
You can also check self-test completion with Fast’RVu. Select
Status, then select:
• EIA to display DCD, DTR, DSR, CTS, and RTS signal states
• Device to display rate and mode parameters that describe the
modem’s current state
Note the LED pattern. Report any problem to Telenetics
Support.
Go on to Chapter 2, Basic Modem Setup, or Chapter 3,
Advanced Modem Setup.
1-4
3460 Fast’R
Cable
2 - 4 cm
Cable Looped Once
Around Bead
To Modem Connector
Figure 1-2. Ferrite Bead Installation
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(A) Modems that support two-wire
leased- or dial-line connections
LINE PHONE
DTE
.
Optional Fast’RVu
Connectors. See Chapter 4.
(B) Modems that support two- or four-
wire leased-line/dial-line connections
PHONE
LINE LEASE
DTE
IN
.
IN
OUT
NM
NM1 0
Power
Transformer
AC~
I
1 0
Power
Transformer
OUT
AC~
I
Connect to Fast’RVu in either of these ways:
• With NC cables, shown in (A)
• With data cables, using logical secondary channel
Figure 1-3. Modem Rear Panel and Cable Connections
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Safety and Operational Notices
Power Transformer
Warning
The stand-alone modem is for use with an approved power
transformer, available only from Telenetics Corporation.
Avertissement
Le modem autonome doit être utilisé avec un transformateur
de courant homologué, disponible uniquement auprès de
Telenetics Corporation.
Warnung
Das freistehende Modem ist mir einem zugelassenen,
ausschließlich von der Telenetics Corporation. erhältlichen
Leistungstransformator zu verwenden.
Connecting Ports
Warning
Ports that are capable of connecting to other apparatus are
defined as SELV. To ensure conformity with EN60950 ensure that these ports are only connected to ports of the same
type on other apparatus.
Warning
Les ports qui sont susceptibles d’être connectés à des
équipements sont désignés comme TBTS. Pour garantir la
conformité à la norme EN 60950, n’interconnecte ces ports
qu’avec des ports du même type sur des autres matériels.
Warning
Anschlusse, die mit anderen Geraten verbindet werden
konnen, sind als SELV beschrieben. Um Konformitat mit EN
60950 zu versichern, sichern Sie es, daß diese Anschlusse nur
mit den des selben Type auf anderen Geraten verbindet
werden.
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Repair
3460 Fast’R
Warning
Do not attempt to repair the modem or enclosure. They
contain no electronic components that can be serviced or
replaced by a user. Any attempt at user service of the modem
or enclosure, or opening of the modem, voids the product
warranty.
Avertissement
N’essayez pas de réparer le modem ou le boîtier. Ils ne
contiennent aucun composant électronique pouvant être
réparé ou remplacé par un usager. Toute tentative de
réparation du boîtier du 3460 Fast’R ou de l’AccessWay 16
par un usager, ou toute intervention à l’intérieur du 3460
Fast’R, annule la garantie du produit.
Warnung
Versuchen Sie nicht, das Modem oder sein Gehäuse zu
reparieren. Es sind keine durch den Benutzer wartungs- oder
austauschfähige Teile darin enthalten. Bei jeglichem Öffnen
oder Wartungsversuch am 3460 Fast'R bzw. AccessWay
16-Schaltkasten durch den Benutzer verfällt die
Gerätegarantie.
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Lightning
3460 Fast’R
Warning
All Telenetics devices should be used in environments
designed for computers and electronic equipment. In areas
susceptible to lightning, take precautions to prevent
damage to electronic equipment. Contact your telephone
company, or an electronic accessories vendor, for information
on lightning protection equipment. Customers experiencing
problems caused by surges from lightning have eliminated
such problems by installing appropriate surge suppressors
on power and data lines connected to Telenetics devices.
Avertissement
Tous les dispositifs Telenetics doivent être utilisés dans des
environnements conçus pour des ordinateurs et du matériel
électronique. Dans les zones susceptibles d’être frappées par
la foudre, prenez des précautions pour éviter que le matériel
électronique soit endommagé. Contactez votre compagnie
téléphonique, ou un vendeur d’accessoires électroniques,
pour obtenir des renseignements concernant les systèmes de
protection contre la foudre. Certains usagers confrontés à des
problèmes causés par des sautes de tension dues à la foudre
ont éliminé ces problèmes en installant des régulateurs de
tension appropriés sur les câbles électriques et les câbles de
données reliés aux dispositifs Telenetics.
Warnung
Telenetics-Geräte sind grundsätzlich in für Rechner
elektronische Anlagen vorgesehenen Umgebungen zu
und
verwenden. In unwettergefährdeten Bereichen ist jegliche
Elektronik gegen Blitzeinwirkung z
entsprechende Schutzeinrichtungen erfahren Sie von Ihrer
Telefongesellschaft oder einem Elektrohändler. Probleme mit
Spannungsstößen durch Blitzeinwirkung lassen sich durch
Einbau von Überspannungsableitern in die zu TeleneticsGeräten führenden Netz- und Datenleitungen beheben.
u schützen. Näheres über
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3460 Fast’R
Installing an AccessWay Enclosure
The AccessWay enclosure houses up to 16 Fast’R modem cards and a
power module.
Checking AccessWay Enclosure Shipment
In the shipping carton, locate the items shown in Figur e1-4.
Ferrite Beads,
(With Some Units)
Computer Cable for Fast’RVu
(DB-25 to 8-Pin DIN)
Software & Documentation
on CD-ROM
Rack-mount Kit
AccessWay Enclosure for
Card Modems
If a part is missing, contact Raymar-Telenetics as described in the installation
instructions. Order card modems, power cable, and telephone cables
separately.
Figure 1-4. AccessWay Enclosure Shipment Contents
Site and Power Preparation
Ensure that there is sufficient cooling space around the Accessway
enclosure, according to the following specifications.
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3460 Fast’R
Cooling for One or Two Enclosures
When one or two enclosures are mounted in a rack or cabinet, one
directly above the other, with no other equipment directly below, natural
convection provides sufficient airflow through the enclosures.
When one or two enclosures are rack-mounted with other equipment
directly below that produces rising heat, a 9 cm space is required
between the enclosure and the other equipment to exhaust hot air from
below. A deflector must be fitted into this space to avoid mixing the air
flows (Figure 1-5).
Airflow
Accessway
9 cm
Other Heat-
Producing
Equipment
Front of Rack
Airflow
Deflector
Rear of Rack
Figure 1-5. Cabinet Arrangement—One or Two Enclosures
Cooling for Three or More Enclosures
When three or more enclosures are mounted in a rack or cabinet,
forced-air cooling with fans and a deflector is required.
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3460 Fast’R
Fan and Deflector Requirements
Forced-air cooling for up to four rack-mounted enclosures can be
provided by fans and a deflector, mounted below the enclosures, to
provide passive, bottom-entry rear exhaust and upward-forced, frontentry cooling air. Refer to Figure 1-6. The airflow requirement is 80
CFM (2266230 CCM).
For example, three fans rated 117 CFM (202176 CCM) at a static
pressure of 0 inches of water provide enough airflow, when cooling four
enclosures. The deflector ensures that hot air from equipment below the
enclosures does not mix with enclosure-cooling air. The cabinet must
have venting at the top or rear to let exhaust air escape.
Unit 2
Fan Chassis 2
AccessWay
AccessWay
Unit 1
AccessWay
AccessWay
Fan Chassis 1
Figure 1-6. Cabinet Arrangement—Three or More Enclosures
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3460 Fast’R
Caution
Failure to comply with these requirements may result in
thermal/electrical stress that can affect reliability or cause
serious damage to components.
Avertissement
Le non respect de ces normes pourra donner lieu des
contraintes thermiques/lectriques susceptibles d'affecter la
fiabilit des composants ou de les endommager
srieusement.
Vorsicht
Nichtbefolgung dieser Vorkehrungen kann zu thermischer
bzw. elektrischer berlastung und zu Unzuverlssigkeit oder
ernsthafter Beschdigung der Bauteile fhren.
Selecting a Power Cord
The connector should meet the requirements of CEE Pub. 22, Standards
Sheet V, BS 4491, CSA C22.2, DIN 49 457, UL 498, UL 817, and VDE
0625. The entire assembly should meet all safety requirements in the
country of use. The AccessWay power cord and plug should meet the
standards in Table 1-1 and Table 1-2.
Spain, Sweden, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, Uruguay, Uzbekistan
2Argentina, Australia, China, New Zealand
3Bahrain, Botswana, Cyprus, Ghana, Hong Kong, Ireland, Kuwait,
Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, United
Kingdom
4Denmark
5India, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka
6Israel
7aBelize, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador,
El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico,
Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia,
Taiwan, Trinidad, Venezuela, United States of America
7b230 V Applications: Canada, Korea, Thailand, United States of
America
8Switzerland
9Norway, Sweden
10China
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3460 Fast’R
Installing the Enclosure in an Equipment Rack
Place the AccessWay enclosure in a 19-inch (48.3 cm) EIA/RETMA
equipment rack or cabinet.
Installing an AccessWay in an Equipment Rack
StepAction
1.Slide the enclosure into the equipment rack.
2.Secure the enclosure brackets to the equipment rack, using the
3.Ensure that the enclosure is ventilated and cooled according the
hardware provided in the rack-mount kit.
guidelines in this chapter.
Warning
All Telenetics devices should be used in environments
designed for computers and electronic equipment. In areas
susceptible to lightning, take precautions to prevent damage
to electronic equipment. Contact your telephone company, or
an electronic accessories vendor, for information on lightning
protection equipment. Customers experiencing problems
caused by surges from lightning have eliminated such
problems by installing appropriate surge suppressors on
power and data lines connected to Telenetics devices.
Avertissement
Tous les dispositifs Telenetics doivent être utilisés dans des
environnements conçus pour des ordinateurs et du matériel
électronique. Dans les zones susceptibles d’être frappées par
la foudre, prenez des précautions pour éviter que le matériel
électronique soit endommagé. Contactez votre compagnie
téléphonique, ou un vendeur d’accessoires électroniques,
pour obtenir des renseignements concernant les systèmes de
protection contre la foudre. Certains usagers confrontés à des
problèmes causés par des sautes de tension dues à la foudre
ont éliminé ces problèmes en installant des régulateurs de
tension appropriés sur les câbles électriques et les câbles de
données reliés aux dispositifs Telenetics.
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3460 Fast’R
Warnung
Telenetics-Geräte sind grundsätzlich in für Rechner und
elektronische Anlagen vorgesehenen Umgebungen zu
verwenden. In unwettergefährdeten Bereichen ist jegliche
Elektronik gegen Blitzeinwirkung zu schützen. Näheres über
entsprechende Schutzeinrichtungen erfahren Sie von Ihrer
Telefongesellschaft oder einem Elektrohändler. Probleme mit
Spannungsstößen durch Blitzeinwirkung lassen sich durch
Einbau von Überspannungsableitern in die zu TeleneticsGeräten führenden Netz- und Datenleitungen beheben.
Cabling an AccessWay Enclosure
Connect cables to the AccessWay as follows. See Figures 1-7 and 1-8.
Cabling an AccessWay Enclosure
StepAction
1.In enclosures with mass-termination telephone connectors,
attach ferrite beads (Figure 1-7), if they are supplied, to the
multi-line cables from the telephone service outlets to the two
mass-termination connectors on the AccessWay rear panel.
Attach the beads within 2 - 4 cm of the AccessWay panel. Pass
the cable straight through the bead, without turns.
Note: The AccessWay mass-termination backplane does not
support two- or four-wire leased-line/dial-line cards. To mix
these cards with two-wire leased-line or dial-line cards, the
AccessWay must have the RJ-11 backplane.
2.Ensure that telephone lines are configured and connected to the
All cables should be emissions-shielded.
service provider’s outlet or closet connection.
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3460 Fast’R
Cabling an AccessWay Enclosure
(continued)
StepAction
3.If you plan to configure modems by issuing commands:
•Directly to each modem: connect a shielded cable from a
computer’s serial port to a modem DTE connector. (After
configuring a modem, move the connector to another modem.)
• With Fast’RVu over a direct cable connection, or with a locally
attached Telenetics or Motorola network management system
(NMS): connect the shielded NMS cable from the computer or
NMS’s serial port to the enclosure’s NM IN connector. In
enclosures with mass-termination telephone connectors, install
a ferrite bead on each NMS cable, near the AccessWay panel.
Pass the cable through the bead twice, with one full turn.
• With Fast’RVu over a secondary-channel connection, you do
not need a special cable connection.
4.Optionally, on DC powered enclosures, install a second DC
5.Connect the power cable from the AccessWay rear panel to a
All cables should be emissions-shielded.
power module. Installation is described later in this chapter.
power source. The enclosure is factory-configured for one
power input type: AC or DC. Your power source must match.
Figure 1-7 shows how to attach a ferrite bead to a mass-termination
multi-line telephone cable.
Cut-out
To AccessWay
2 - 4 cm from bead to
AccessWay unit
Figure 1-7. Ferrite Bead Installation
Cut-out
To Cable Clamp
Ferrite Bead
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Upper (A) T elephone
Connectors, Slots 1-16
Modem Required in This
Slot for Management by
NMS or Fast’RVu
IN OUT
Computer
Connectors
Lower (B) Telephone
Power Cord
Connectors, Slots 1-16
Rear View, AccessWay Enclosure (Shown With Dual-Modem Cards, Individual
RJ-11 Connectors, and AC Power)
Figure 1-8. Cabling an AccessWay Enclosure
Cabling One or More Enclosures to a Computer
You can connect up to four enclosures together and use Fast’RVu to
manage all the modems.
Cabling Enclosures Together for Fast’RVu
StepAction
1.Ensure that enclosures are securely installed in equipment racks.
2.Assign addresses to enclosures by setting the DIP switch on each
enclosure rear panel. Refer to Table 1-3.
3.Cable the enclosures’ NM OUT (or NC OUT) and NM IN
(NC IN) connectors together (Figure 1-9).
4.Cable a computer’s serial communications (COM) port to the
first enclosure’s NM IN connector.
5.Refer to Chapter 4 for instructions on using Fast’RVu.
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IN OUT
First Enclosure (Locations 1-32)
IN OUT
Second Enclosure (Locations 33-64)
3460 Fast’R
Computer
Off On
1
2
Off On
1
2
Off On
1
IN OUT
Third Enclosure (Locations 65-96)
2
Off On
1
IN OUT
Fourth Enclosure (Locations 97-128)
2
Figure 1-9. Cabling AccessWay Enclosures Together
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3460 Fast’R
Modem Addresses in Multiple-Enclosure
Configurations
When you cable enclosures together, their modem slots are assigned the
following addresses. Slot numbers and modem locations are marked on
the enclosure rear panel. Set each enclosure to a different address.
Table 1-3. Modem Addresses in AccessWay Enclosure
The Enclosure
With This DIP
Setting
(Fig. 1-9)...
DIPs =ON/ON1 through 321 = Slot 1 Position A
DIPs =ON/OFF33 through 6433 = Slot 1 Position A
DIPs =OFF/ON65 through 9665 = Slot 1 Position A
DIPs =OFF/OFF97 through 12897 = Slot 1 Position A
A single-modem card supports a two- or four-wire leased-line connection in
Position A, or a dial-line connection in Position B.
Has These
Modem-
Addresses...
Assigned to These
Locations:
2 = Slot 1 Position B
3 = Slot 2 Position A
4 = Slot 2 Position B
. . .
32 = Slot 16 Position B
. . .
64 = Slot 16 Position B
. . .
96 = Slot 16 Position B
. . .
128 = Slot 16 Position B
With Fast’RVu, select a modem in an AccessWay enclosure as follows.
1. In the Fast’RVu main window, select ENCLOSURE LOCATION.
2. In an option window, specify the modem location. Example: Select
Enclosure (Nest) with DIPS at ON/ON; Slot 1; Position A; which is
Modem Address 1:
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3460 Fast’R
Installing/Removing Modem Cards
Installing a Modem Card
You can install 3460 Fast’R cards in an AccessWay while it is operating.
Modem A
Modem B
Two-Wire Leased- or
Dial-Line Dual-Modem Card
Four-Wire Leased-Line/Two- or FourWire Dial-Line Modem Card
Figure 1-10. 3460 Fast’R Modem Cards
Installing a Modem Card in an AccessWay
StepAction
1.Loosen the enclosure front door screws. Open the door.
2.Flip the modem card’s ejector tabs (Figure 1-11) apart. Slide the
3.If you plan to use Fast’RVu or a Telenetics/Motorola network
card into a slot’s guide rails. Press the tabs until it is seated
firmly and the tabs are against the rail. Ensure that the card front
panel is flush with the power module front panel.
management system, install a card in Slot 9. A card must be present in Slot 9 to transfer network control information to and
from modems.
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3460 Fast’R
Installing a Modem Card in an AccessWay
(continued)
StepAction
4.If your AccessWay has:
• Individual telephone cable connectors, connect cables from
the telephone service outlets to each modem connector.
The upper connector serves:
— Two- and four-wire leased line modems, on
four-wire leased line cards
— Modem A, on dual-modem cards
The lower connector serves:
— Dial-line connections, on four-wire leased line cards
— Modem B, on dual-modem cards.
• Mass-termination connectors, you should have two multi-line
cables from the telephone service outlets to the two masstermination connectors on the AccessWay rear panel, already
connected.
• Note: Mass-termination is not compatible with the two- or
four-wire leased-line/dial-line modem card.
The upper connector serves Modem A on dual-modem cards.
The lower connector serves Modem B on dual-modem cards.
Refer to the 3460 Fast’R Reference Guide for cable pin-outs.
5.A modem begins a self-test sequence when power is applied. A
6.Connect a cable from a computer serial port to the appropriate
7.To configure modems for operation, go on to Chapter 2.
modem indicates test results as follows:
• Successful completion: MR LED steady on.
• A problem by setting LEDs in one of these ways:
— MR: slowly blinking. TR: on. OH: off. CD: off.
— MR: off. TR: on. OH: on. CD: on.
You can also check self-test completion with Fast’RVu. Select
Status, then select:
• EIA to display DCD, DTR, DSR, CTS, and RTS signal states
• Device to display rate and mode parameters that describe the
modem’s current state
Note the LED pattern. Report any problem to Telenetics
Support.
Modem DTE connector on the enclosure rear panel.
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Slot 9
3460 Fast’R
Card-Ejector Tabs
Front of Enclosure
Hold a card by its front rail and tabs.
Slide it along the card guide rails.
Figure 1-11. Installing a Modem Card in an AccessWay
Removing a Modem Card
You can remove modem cards from an AccessWay while it is operating.
Removing a Modem Card from an AccessWay
StepAction
1.Press the card ejector tabs apart (Figur e1-11).
2.Hold the card by its edges. Slide it out along the guide rails.
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3460 Fast’R
Power Modules
This section provides basic information about AC and DC power
modules for the AccessWay enclosure.
Warning
To avoid the possibility of electrical shock, remove the power
cord before servicing the power module.
Avertissement
Pour éviter tout risque d’électrocution, débrancher le cordon
électrique avant de réparer le module d’alimentation.
Warnung
Um möglichen elektrischen Schlag zu vermeiden, ist vor
Wartungsarbeiten am Netzmodul das Stromkabel
abzustecken.
AC Power Module
Refer to the 3460 Fast’R Reference Guide for instructions on removing
and servicing an AC power module.
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Warning
This product employs double-pole/neutral fusing. When fuses
are replaced, they must be replaced with fuses of the same
type and rating.
Avertissement
Ce produit utilise des fusibles bipolaires/neutres. Lorsque les
fusibles doivent être remplacés, ils doivent l’être par des
fusibles de même type et de même calibre.
Warnung
Dieses Gerät verwendet zweipolige neutrale Absicherung.
Beim Auswechseln der Sicherungen sind diese mit solchen
des gleichen Typs und gleicher Leistung zu ersetzen.
3460 Fast’R
DC Power Module
The AccessWay -48 VDC-powered enclosure provides:
• Optional independent dual DC power module operation
• Optional independent dual DC power source connections
• Relay contacts for connection to an alarm monitoring device
Connecting to DC Power Supply
You may connect the AccessWay to a single DC power source, or to two
separate sources (to enable the AccessWay to continue operating if one
power source fails).
Connecting the AccessWay to DC Power Supply
StepAction
1.Obtain wire that is rated AWG 20, stranded, 300 V insulation.
2.Optionally: remove the AccessWay power terminal block from
3.Strip several lengths of wire to 0.3” (7 mm) from the ends. Use
4.
its connector on the rear of the AccessWay unit. It is easier to
work with the block when it is removed.
them to make the following connections. Ttighten connectors so
they are snug.
Caution
Ensure that the DC power source is turned off
before making connections.
To operate with single or dual DC battery or power source,
connect:
a) The AccessWay VA terminal to the battery’s
- (negative) terminal
b) One AccessWay COM terminal to the battery’s
+ (positive) terminal
c) The AccessWay CH GND terminal to frame ground
5.For operation with dual DC battery or power sources, connect:
a) The AccessWay VB terminal to the second battery’s
- (negative) terminal
b) The remaining COM terminal to the second battery’s
+ (positive) terminal
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3460 Fast’R
Connecting the AccessWay to DC Power Supply
StepAction
6.Optionally, connect a remote alarm monitoring device to the
AccessWay, to alert you to a fault in the DC output voltage.
a) Determine whether you want the alarm relay contacts
open or closed when AccessWay output voltages are
within normal operating range. The default setting is
Normal Open.
b) Optionally, reverse this setting: at the front of the
AccessWay, loosen a power module’s captive screws
and pull the power module out of the AccessWay. Set
the jumper to the Normal Closed position
(Figure 1-12). Replace the power module in the
AccessWay. Tighten the captive screws that secure it.
c) Connect two lengths of wire from the alarm monitor
device terminals to the ALARM 1 terminals on the
back of the AccessWay.
7.If you disconnected the power terminal block from the rear of
the AccessWay unit, replace it.
8.Attach the cable clamp (Figur e1-13; provided with the
AccessWay) to the wire bundle at the rear of the AccessWay.
Leave a service loop of at least 8 cm between the clamp and the
terminal block, and secure the clamp to the screw at the left of
the terminal block.
Ensure that any strain is relieved from the cable terminals, and
that the power terminal block is easily accessible should you
need to remove it quickly in an emergency.
9.Apply DC power to the AccessWay.
Verify that the LEDs near the bottom of the power module(s) are
lit. The LEDs indicate the presence of input voltage and the
status of output voltage.
(continued)
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Captive
Screws
3460 Fast’R
Power Module Enclosure
Open
Normal
Closed
Figure 1-12. Power Module Alarm Circuit Switches
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Cable Clamp
3460 Fast’R
Terminal Block
2.5-4 cm
Tie Wrap
Figure 1-13. AccessWay Terminal Block and Cable Support
Tip for Power Module Setup
When equipping an AccessWay that has two power modules for remote
alarm monitoring, you may attach the power modules to separate alarm
monitor devices.
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3460 Fast’R
Installing a Second DC Power Module
You can install a second DC power module, while the AccessWay is
operating, as follows.
Installing a Second DC Power Module
StepAction
1.
Warning
The AccessWay enclosure power module
should be installed and removed only by a
trained service person.
Avertissement
Le module d’alimentation électrique de
l’enceinte AccessWay doit être installé et
retiré par un réparateur expérimenté.
Warnung
Ein- und Ausbau des AccessWay
Schaltschranks ist von einem geschulten
Wartungstechniker vorzunehmen.
2.Remove the blank panel that covers the right power module slot
3.Slide the second power module into the right AccessWay power
4.Optionally, connect a remote alarm monitoring device to the
5.Verify that the LEDs on the power modules are lit. The LEDs
by loosening the screws at the top and bottom (Figure 1-14).
module slot. Ensure that its front rail is flush with the adjacent
power module rail.
Tighten the power module screws.
AccessWay ALARM 2 terminals, to alert you to a fault in the
DC output voltage. To do so, refer to the “Connecting the
AccessWay to DC Power Supply” section on pag e1-25.
indicate the presence of input voltage and the status of output
voltage.
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3460 Fast’R
Slot 9
Power Module
Location
(Two Slots)
Right Power Module Slot
Left Power Module Slot
Front of Enclosure
Figure 1-14. Dual DC Power Module Locations
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3460 Fast’R
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Chapter 2
Basic Modem Setup
Introduction
To operate the modem using mostly pre-configured options (an option
set), follow the instructions here. To set advanced options, follow the
instructions in the next chapter.
Before You Start
To get started, you’ll need:
• A computer, cabled to the modem
• A communications program, which may be:
— A general-purpose program to dial into an on-line service,
using asynchronous (async) protocols
— A remote control program to operate a host computer or
access a host network, using synchronous (sync) or async
protocols
(You do not need a communications program to configure a
modem that has the four-button/LCD front panel.)
If you don’t know which type of communications you’ll use, check with
your network administrator.
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3460 Fast’R
Asynchronous Operation
Entering Commands to the Modem
If you use a communications program to enter commands: the
commands shown here are typical AT commands, but communicationsprogram command syntaxes vary, so use this procedure only as a guide.
If your modem has the four-button/LCD user interface, you can use the
menu-tree commands to enter information. Refer to Appendix D for
details.
Setting Up for Asynchronous (Dial) Operation
Basic Setup for Async Dial-Up Operation
StepStage
1.
Run a communications program. Assign the modem to one of the
computer’s serial communications (COM) ports.
2.
Optionally: store one or more telephone numbers in the modem. To
enter a number, use this command:
AT&Zn,x<CR>
where n is a Phonebook location and x is the telephone number.
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3.
Optionally, enter a default initialization string. Example:
AT&F&V1*EC1S0=1
4.
Optionally: set security options. See the 3460 Fast’R Reference
Guide. Security options include:
• Password Verification on Connection
• Callback Verification and Dial Restriction
• Configuration/Phone Number Access Restriction
3460 Fast’R
Leased-Line Synchronous Operation
Set up a modem for leased line operation with a synchronous protocol as
follows. Using a special remote control program to operate a host
computer or access a host network usually requires a synchronous
protocol. Communications-program commands vary, so use this
procedure only as a guide.
Basic Setup for Sync Leased-Line Operation
StepStage
1.
Run your communications program. Assign the modem to one of
the computer’s serial communications (COM) ports.
2.
The modem is pre-set to Option Set 1. To set it to Option Set 2, run
your communications program, and issue the ATZ2 command.
3.
For information on setting custom configuration options, refer to
Chapter 3, Advanced Modem Setup.
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Chapter 3
Advanced Modem Setup
Modem Configuration and Commands
What is the Configuration?
The modem configuration is the complete current set of parameter
options, which tell the modem how to function. For example, the
Modulation Mode parameter options specify which mode is used in
data transmission—option 0 for V.34 Auto, and so on.
The modem operates in accordance with:
• The current parameter options
• AT commands, entered from a computer with communications
software
• Network-management commands, received from a Telenetics or
Motorola NMS or Fast’RVu
AT and NMS commands can temporarily override configured options.
Issuing AT Commands
When the modem is in Command Mode or Escape Mode it accepts AT
commands. The modes are similar, but:
• In Command Mode, the modem is not connected to a remote
modem
• In Escape Mode, the modem is connected to a remote modem
Communication between the computer and the modem requires a
common command interface, such as the AT command set. Typically,
you use communications software on the computer, such as
HyperTerminal, and the modem uses its Automatic Calling Interface
(ACU).
AT commands consist of the letters AT followed by characters and
symbols. (The A/ and +++ commands do not include the letters AT.)
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3460 Fast’R
Issuing Network Management Commands
You enter network management commands from network management
software. The 3460 Fast’R modem accepts commands from:
• Telenetics or Motorola Fast’RVu software (see Chapter 4)
• Telenetics or Motorola 9000 NMS software (see NMS
documentation)
What Are Option Sets?
Option sets are predefined configurations. The modem comes with two
option sets. You can either:
• Operate the modem with one of these option sets
• Build on an option set with custom options
Option sets do not include such site-specific parameters as telephone
numbers, which you must enter and save.
Managing Option Sets
The modem is pre-set with Option Set 1 as the active configuration.
• For asynchronous application protocols, build on Option Set 1
with any custom or site-specific parameter options
• For synchronous and leased-line application protocols, build on
Option Set 2 with any custom or site-specific parameter options
one of the following procedures
Select
AT commands you need are listed in Table 3-1 and Table 3-2.
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to customize an option set. The
3460 Fast’R
Selecting and Customizing Option Set 1
Manage an asynchronous modem configuration as follows.
Configuring a Modem for Async Operation
StepStage
Issue the ATZ1 command1 to load Option Set 1.
1.
Optionally, set custom parameter options.
2.
If you set any options in Step 2, issue the AT&W1 command to save
3.
the configuration as Option Set 1. (Refer to Table 3-1.)
Issue the AT&Y1 command to make the modem use Option Set 1 at
4.
subsequent power-ups. Option Set 1 is active.
1
You can set options and issue commands in either of these ways:
• By issuing AT commands through a communications application
• With Fast’RVu (see
Fast’RVu is especially useful for copying configurations to multiple modems.
Chapter 4
)
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3460 Fast’R
Selecting and Customizing Option Set 2
Manage a leased-line synchronous modem configuration as follows.
Configuring a Modem for Leased-Line Sync Operation
StepStage
Issue the ATZ2 command to load Option Set 2 (if it is not already
1.
active).
Press the Off-line Configuration (OLC) button for three seconds.
2.
The modem loads factory-default Option Set 1 to active memory
and enters command mode.
Issue the ATZ2 command to permit changes to Option Set 2. (The
3.
AT ACU remains active so that you can modify the configuration.)
Optionally, set custom parameter options by issuing AT commands.
4.
(Table 3-1.)
If you set any options in the previous step, issue the AT&W2
5.
command to save the custom configuration as Option Set 2.
Issue the AT&Y2 command to make the modem use Option Set 2 at
6.
subsequent power-ups.
Press the OLC button for three seconds.
7.
The modem loads Option Set 2 into active memory and exits
command mode. Option Set 2 is in effect.
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3460 Fast’R
Option-Set Parameter Default Options
This section lists the pre-configured option-set parameter options.
Table 3-1. Option-Set Default Options
Pre-Configured Default Option
Command
Async EchoATE1=OnATE1=On
Result CodeATQ0=EnableATQ0=Enable
Result FormATV1=VerboseATV1=Verbose
Parameters and options shown shaded gray vary by country. For details, refer
to Appendix B of the 3460 Fast’R Reference Guide.
1
Parameter option does not affect normal operation.
Longspace DisconnectATY1=On ATY0=Off
DCD ControlAT&C0=HighAT&C1=Normal
DTR ControlAT&D2=DisconnectAT&D 0=High
LineAT&L0=DialAT&L1=2W Lease
AT FormAT&M0=AsyncAT&M1=Sync Data
CTS ControlAT&R0=Async/SyncAT&R1=Normal
Remote AccessAT&RA1=OnAT&RA1=On
DSR ControlAT&S0=HighAT&S1=Normal
ClockAT&X0=InternalAT&X0=Internal
ACU ProtocolAT
Adaptive RateAT
V.34 Asymmetric Rate AT
Answer RestoralAT
Break HandlingAT
ModeAT
Low Speed
PSTN SignalingAT
Modulation ModeAT
Minimum RateAT
AT MessageAT
Maximum RateAT
OverspeedAT
ParityAT
Restoral Initiation/
Termination
Restoral Auto-RedialAT
RTS ControlAT
RetrainsAT
Test RestoralAT
Data Transfer ModeAT
Reliable MessageAT
ECAT
DCAT
Delay DisconnectAT
No ACU FormAT
V.25 CharacterAT
V. 2 5 F o rmAT
Parameters and options shown shaded gray vary by country. For details, refer
to Appendix B of the 3460 Fast’R Reference Guide.
1
Parameter option does not affect normal operation.
(Asynchronous)
HD0=OffAT*HD0=Off
*
LE0=OffAT*LE0=Off
AT
*
FL3=RTS/CTSAT*FL3=RTS/CTS
*
AT*LS0=BellAT*LS0=Bell
MD1=OnAT*MD1=On
*
MM0=V.34 AutoAT*MM0=V.34 Auto
*
MN1=300AT*MN1=300
*
MS1=Before CDAT*MS1=Before CD
*
MX17=33.6AT*MX17=33.6
*
OS0=1%AT*OS0=1%
*
RP0=V.25
*
REn=OffAT*REn=Off
AT
*
RR0=DisableAT*RR0=Disable
*
RS1=HighAT*RS0=Normal
*
RT2=High BERAT*RT2=High BER
*
TR0=OffAT*TR0=Off
*
SM3=Auto-
*
Reliable
XC2=OffAT*XC0=Off
*
EC0=V.42AT*EC0=V.42
*
DC1=OnAT*DC1=On
*
DB0=OffAT*DB0=Off
*
DM0=Async
*
VC0=ASCII
*
VF0=Bitsync
*
1
1
1
1
Option Set 1
Option Set 2
(Synchronous)
AT*RP0=V.25
AT*SM0=Direct
AT*DM1=Sync
AT*VC0=ASCII
AT*VF0=Bitsync
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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3460 Fast’R
Table 3-1. Option-Set Default Options
(continued)
Pre-Configured Default Option
Command
Sync IdleAT
V.25 ResponseAT
Parameters and options shown shaded gray vary by country. For details, refer
to Appendix B of the 3460 Fast’R Reference Guide.
1
Parameter option does not affect normal operation.
(Asynchronous)
V11=Char
*
VR1=V.25bis
*
1
1
Option Set 1
Option Set 2
(Synchronous)
AT*V11=Char
AT*VR1=V.25bis
1
1
AT Commands for Modem Tasks
Table 3-2. AT Commands to Manage Option Sets
To...
Load Option Set 1 into modem memory ATZ0 or ATZ1
Load Option Set 2 into modem memory AT Z 2
Specify that the modem loads Option Set 1 into
memory at subsequent power-ups
Specify that the modem loads Option Set 2 into
memory at subsequent power-ups
Specify that the modem loads the last-saved option
set (AT&W) at subsequent power-ups
Save the active configuration into Option Set 1AT& W 0 or AT&W 1
Save the active configuration into Option Set 2AT &W 2
Enter This
Command:
AT &Y 1
AT &Y 2
AT &Y 0
AT Action Commands
AT commands for performing basic functions are as follows.
Table 3-3. AT “Action” Commands
Command & OptionDescription
+++Enter Local Escape Mode
#####Enter Remote Escape Mode
A/Re-Execute Last Command
*The contents of the following S-registers are not automatically saved when
power is removed: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 41, 42. To retain values, save them to an
option set. (S-Registers are storage areas for some parameter options.)
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3460 Fast’R
Table 3-3. AT “Action” Commands
(continued)
Command & OptionDescription
AT Sn = xChange S-Register n to Value x*
AT Sn?Display S-Register Value (n=register)
ATAttention Code
ATAManual Answer
AT D xDial Phone Number x
AT DS n,Dial From Phone Book Number=n
n is Phone Book entry
RDn,Redial Last Telephone Number n times.
AT
*
*The contents of the following S-registers are not automatically saved when
power is removed: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 41, 42. To retain values, save them to an
option set. (S-Registers are storage areas for some parameter options.)
Dial Modifiers
The following table shows the symbols used in dial strings.
Table 3-4. Dial Modifiers
ModifierDescription
W/w/:Dial Wait
K/k/</,Pause Delay
P/pPulse
T/tTone
&/!Flash
;Return to command state after dialing
@Quiet Answer
RReverse
H/hDisconnect
(space) . (period) - (dash)
() (parentheses)
Presentation characters
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3460 Fast’R
Non-Option Set Parameters
This section describes parameters that are independent of the option set
selected. Determine whether the default options are correct for your site,
and set parameters as needed.
Table 3-5. Site-Specific Parameters
ParameterDefault OptionAvailable Option
Test Options
Accept RDLAT&T4=OnAT&T5=Off
Modulation Options
Guard ToneCountry-specificAT & G0 = O ff
AT&G1=550
AT&G2=1800
EC/DC Options
BuffersAT
Automatic Call Unit (ACU) Options
Call Progress
NB0=RegularAT*NB1=Reduced
*
ATX0=Modem uses only NO
CARRIER and CONNECT
result codes.
ATX1=Modem uses only NO
CARRIER, CONNECT, and
CONNECT <Rate> result
codes.
ATX2=Modem waits for dial
tone and uses only NO
CARRIER, CONNECT,
CONNECT <Rate> and NO
DIALTONE result codes.
ATX3=Modem detects busy
signal and uses only NO
CARRIER, CONNECT,
CONNECT <Rate>, and
BUSY result codes.
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3460 Fast’R
Table 3-5. Site-Specific Parameters
(continued)
ParameterDefault OptionAvailable Option
ATX4=Modem waits for dial
tone and detects busy signal.
Uses only NO CARRIER,
CONNECT, CONNECT
<Rate>, BUSY, and NO DIAL
TONE result codes.
Terminal Options
Terminal Inactivity
Disconnect
DCD Loss DisconnectCountry-specificS10=n; n=1-255 sec.
Pause DelayCountry-specificAT S 8 =n; n=value
Dial WaitCountry-specificAT*DD0 - AT*DD9
Dial ModeCountry-specificAT*PT0 - AT*PT2
Call TimeoutCountry-specificAT*TT0 - AT*TT5
Blind DialCountry-specificAT S 6
Pulse CycleCountry-specificAT &P0 - AT& P2
Tone LengthCountry-specificAT S 11
Auto RedialCountry-specificAT*DR0 - AT*DR15
Country-specificS30=n; n=0-255 sec.
ATM2=Always On
ATM 3 =O n Du rin g
Training
AT L3 = L o ud
LF2=ShortAT*LF0=Long
*
LF1=Medium
AT
*
AT
LF2=Short
*
AT
LF3=Not
*
recommended
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3460 Fast’R
Table 3-5. Site-Specific Parameters
(continued)
ParameterDefault OptionAvailable Option
Phone Book [Blank]AT &Z = n; n=1-4.
Storage for telephone
strings, to 40 characters.
Access Security Options
Callback Phone Number
Source
Dial Restrict AT
Password VerificationAT
Remote Number
Required
Group PasswordAT
Remote Configuration Options
Remote AccessAT
Option Set Options
Load Set at Power-UpAT&Y0=
Load Option SetATZ0 or ATZ1=
Restoral Options
Answer RestoralAT
Lease to Dial Threshold AT
Hold Dial LineAT
ZC0=OffAT*ZCn=Phonebook
AT
*
ZD0 =OffAT*ZD1=Level 1
*
ZV0=DisableAT*ZV1=Internal
*
ZR0=OffAT*ZR1=On
AT
*
Z1passwordAT*Z1password
*
RA1 (Enable)AT*RA1 (Enable)
*
Last-loaded set
Set 1
AS0=LL FailAT*AS1=Always
*
DI0=Low/FastAT*DI1=Low/Slow
*
HD0=OffAT*HD1=1 minute
*
index n; n=1-4
ZC5=Network
AT
*
manager
ZC10=Remote dial
AT
*
string
AT
ZC12=Remote
*
modem’s Phonebook index
ZD2=Level 2
AT
*
AT& Y 1= S et 1
AT& Y 2= S et 2
ATZ2=Set 2
AT
DI2=High/Fast
*
DI3=High/Slow
AT
*
DI4=Immediate
AT
*
HD2=2 minutes
AT
*
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3460 Fast’R
Table 3-5. Site-Specific Parameters
(continued)
ParameterDefault OptionAvailable Option
AT*HD3=3 minutes
AT
HD4=4 minutes
*
HD5=5 minutes
AT
*
Dial to Lease Threshold AT
Restoral Initiation/
Termination
Restoral Auto-RedialAT
Test RestoralAT
Other Options
Display Information[None]AT&I 0 =P a rt N um b er
LE0=OffAT*LE1=15 minutes
*
AT
LE2=30 minutes
*
LE3=1 hour
AT
*
LE4=2 hours
AT
*
AT
LE5=4 hours
*
AT
RE0=DisableAT*RE0=Disable
*
AT *R E 1 =N M / F as t ’ RVu
Only
AT *R E 2 =N M / F as t ’ RVu /
DTR
AT *R E 3 =N M / F as t ’ RVu /
DTR/ACU
AT *R E 4 =N M / F as t ’ RVu /
Auto
RR0=DisableAT*RR1=Enable
*
TR0=OffAT*TR1=Daily
*
AT
TR2=Weekly
*
TR3=Monthly
AT
*
AT&I1=Country Code
AT&I2=Product Code
AT&I3=NC Address
AT&I4=Serial Number
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Access Security Functions
Password Verification on Connection
Password verification applies to incoming calls. With password
verification, the answering modem must receive a password from the
calling device, then validate it internally or send it to a Telenetics or
Motorola network-management system (NMS) for validation, in order
to complete the connection. If a password is invalid, the modem
disconnects.
Enabling Password Verification by a Local Modem
StepStage
Use the AT*ZI command to enter a password in the local modem.
1.
Use the AT*ZV1 command to enable internal password verification
2.
in the local modem.
Use the AT*ZI command to enter a password in a remote modem.
3.
Use the AT*ZV1 command to enable internal password verification
4.
in the remote modem.
Callback verification and restriction apply to incoming calls.
With callback verification, the answering modem that successfully
completes password verification with a calling modem hangs up, then
calls the modem back. The modems then pass data.
With callback dial restriction, the answering modem calls back only
stored Phonebook numbers, not numbers sent by a calling modem.
Enabling Callback Verification and Dial Restriction
StepStage
Configure password verification, as described above.
1.
Use the AT*ZC command* in the local modem to specify the
2.
callback phone number source:
• The local modem (AT
entry to call)
• The remote modem (AT
secondary channel.
ZC parameter default value is Off (AT*ZC0).
*
ZCn, where n indicates which Phonebook
*
ZC10). This option does not use the
*
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Enabling Callback Verification and Dial Restriction
StepStage
Store a callback telephone number in the device selected in the
3.
previous step, using the AT&Z (Enter Phone Number) command
there.
If you selected the remote modem as the callback-number source,
4.
use the AT
is mandatory (AT
With the Mandatory option, the remote modem must supply a
callback number during its initial call, or the local modem
disconnects and does not make a callback.
With the Optional option, the remote modem may establish a call
without supplying a callback number. The local modem does not
disconnect.
To prevent the local modem from executing an Auto Redial
5.
command, issue the AT
To prevent the modem from calling any number except those stored
in the Phonebook, issue the AT
ZC parameter default value is Off (AT*ZC0).
*
ZR command to specify whether supplying the number
*
ZR1) or optional (AT*ZR0).
*
ZD1 command.
*
ZD1 command.
*
Configuration and Phone Number Access
Restriction
Configuration and Phone Number Access Restriction apply to a local
modem. With this function enabled, you must enter a correct password
before performing the following operations:
• Listing, echoing, or storing Phonebook entries
• Changing configuration options
You do not need to enter the password to perform these functions:
• Dial a stored Phonebook number
• Answer an incoming call
After storing a password in a modem, enable configuration and phone
number access restriction by issuing the AT
summary of access security commands follows.
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PF command to lock it. A
*
3460 Fast’R
IMPORTANT: Know your password before enabling password
functions. If you cannot remember the password, the only way to regain
access to all modem actions is to re-initialize the modem memory
(AT&F command). Once you re-initialize modem memory, you must
re-enter Phonebook information and reconfigure option settings.
Outbound Dial Restriction
With outbound dial restriction, the modem disables one or both of the
Re-Execute Last Command (AT/) and Redial Last Number (AT*RD)
commands.
Quiet Answer
With quiet answer, the answering modem does not send a tone when it
connects to a call.
Access Security AT Command Summary
Security parameters and factory-default option settings are as follows.
Table 3-6. Security Parameters, Default Options
CommandDefault OptionDescription
AT*PEAT*PE0 (Disabled)Password protection
PF(None)Set Configuration and Phone
AT
*
PN0000Enter password. Issue AT*PNx,
AT
*
AT*PW0000/xChange password. Issue AT
ZCAT*ZC0 (Off)Callback function.
AT
*
ZDAT*ZD0 (Off)Dial Restriction function.
AT
*
AT
ZI [None]AT*ZIx; x=[Group password]
*
ZRAT*ZR0 (Off)Remote Callback Number Not
AT
*
AT
ZVAT*ZV0 (Disabled) Password Verification
*
Number password-protection
where x is a valid password, to
access password-protected options.
x/y,
where x=old password and y=new
password, to specify new password.
Required
*
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Configuring a Remote Modem (AT*RA)
You can set remote-modem parameter options and view remote-modem
status from a local 3460 Fast’R with the AT*RA command. With this
function, you can:
• Set up remote modems from a central network administration
facility
• Monitor remote operation
• Troubleshoot remote-modem application problems
Remote configuration with AT*RA uses the main data channel,
temporarily halting data transmission. It is not available when either
modem is in direct (AT*SM0), synchronous, or leased line mode.
Initiate a remote-configuration session from a local modem, using a
communications application, as follows. Both modems must be set to
the RA1 option.
Running a Remote Configuration Session
StepStage
Establish a connection with the remote modem. Telenetics
1.
recommends using a Reliable connection (AT
Enter the remote-escape command to place the remote modem in
2.
escape mode.
The remote-escape command sequence is: guard time (AT&G,
S-Register 42), remote-escape character sequence (S-Register 41),
guard time.
The remote modem responds: RC ESTABLISHED.
If the remote modem has password security (AT*PE) enabled, enter
3.
the password: AT
Enter configuration or status commands.
4.
Example: AT&V returns long-form status information.
The following commands are not supported in remote configuration mode:
ATA, AT&T, ATD, ATH, action commands.
ZIpassword.
*
SM2 or AT*SM3)
*
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Running a Remote Configuration Session
(continued)
StepStage
Optionally, end the remote-configuration session without saving
5.
changes by entering AT*RQ.
The remote modem responds: RC ABORTED
Configuration changes made during the session do not take effect
until the session is ended.
End the remote configuration session by entering either:
6.
• ATO0 - Return to data mode
• ATO1 - Return to data mode and retrain
The remote modem responds: RC COMPLETE
Configuration changes made during the session are in effect.
The following commands are not supported in remote configuration mode:
ATA, AT&T, ATD, ATH, action commands.
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Network Management (AT*NE)
The 3460 Modem offers an in-band secondary channel for network
management commands, so you can configure modems while data
transmission continues.
Secondary channel mode functions only between 3460 Fast’R modems
with Release 2.0 or higher software. It is not compatible with other Telenetics and Motorola modem secondary channel modes or competitor
modem secondary channel modes.
The AT
You can enable and disable the secondary channel through the AT ACU,
Fast’RVu (Commands menu), or an NMS. The option is saved in
non-volatile memory.
Secondary-channel communication is available when both modems are
in the following modes:
Secondary-channel communication is not available during LAL, LAL
pattern, and DBER tests.
NE command controls secondary channel operation.
*
• Zero (0) enables the secondary channel. This is the default option.
• One (1) disables the secondary channel.
• V.34 modulation mode (at any primary-channel data rate)
• V.32 modulation mode, except 4.8 KBPS
• Direct, Normal, V.42, MNP, and LAPM data modes, with or
without data compression
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Managing Remote Modems in an AccessWay Enclosure
Managing remote modems in an AccessWay enclosure requires the
following setup and operation.
Managing Remote Modems
StepStage
Ensure that a modem card is installed in Slot 9, position B
1.
(Figure 1-11). It is known as the master, and it transfers networkmanagement commands to and from other modems in its enclosure
through the enclosure backplane. Note: a master cannot transfer
commands to and from modems in other local enclosures.
Make a leased-line or dial-line connection from a local modem to a
2.
remote master modem.
Ensure that the secondary channel is enabled (AT*NE1).
3.
Set the remote master modem’s Pass Through (AT*NP) parameter
4.
to the appropriate option (NP options are described below).
Issue NM commands to the other Accessway modems.
5.
Pass Through Parameter (AT
*
NP)
Pass Through options affect only dial connections. Pass Through
options determine:
• How and whether a local modem passes network management
commands to a remote modem
• How and whether a remote master modem passes network
management commands to other modems connected to it by:
— Cables between their NM IN and NM OUT ports
— A shared backplane in an AccessWay enclosure
The Pass Through parameter uses the in-band secondary channel to pass
network-management commands. Secondary-channel transmission is
not disruptive of main channel data.
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AT*NP Parameter Options
OptionDescription
*NP0
*NP1
*NP2
A local modem, connected through its network control-in (NC IN)
port to a local manager:
• Passes only the NC commands that are addressed to a remote modem from its NC IN port to the in-band secondary channel
• Passes only responses that are addressed from a remote modem to the local manager from the secondary channel to its NC OUT
port.
With this option, a remote modem receiving the local modem’s
commands does not pass them to its NC OUT port
A local modem, connected through its network control In (NC IN)
port to a local manager,:
• Passes only the NC commands that are addressed to the location (local address +100) from its NC IN port to the in-band
secondary channel
• Passes only responses that are addressed from a remote modem to the local manager from the secondary channel to its NC OUT
port.
A local modem, connected through its network control-in (NC IN)
port to a local manager, passes all NC commands to and from a
remote modem, without filtering.
The remote modem operates the same way.
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Configuring Modems for Restoral
You can configure the modem to automatically respond to deteriorating
leased-line conditions by switching operation to a back-up dial line.
For further details on the parameter options listed here, refer to the 3460 Fast’R Reference Guide (part no. TEL–T0022).
If you normally operate the modem on a leased line, you can set the
following options to enable it to switch operation to a backup dial line
when conditions warrant. The following example shows the default
options.
ParameterOptionComment
Answer RestoralAT*AS0=LL Fail
Answering modem:
DI1=Low/FastThe originating modem uses this
Lease to Dial
Threshold
Hold Dial LineAT
Parameters and options shown shaded gray vary by country. For details, refer
to Appendix B of the 3460 Fast’R Reference Guide.
*
AT
HD0=OffThe originating modem uses the
*
When connected to the leased
line, the modem answers a dial
call only if the leased line fails.
This parameter does not apply
when AT*RE=0 (Off).
option to determine the threshold
for initiating restoral. Low/Fast is
the most sensitive option–if three
retrains occur within five
minutes, the modem initiates
restoral.
HD option to determine how to
hold a dial connection while
testing a leased line. Off means
that the modem disconnects from
the dial line as soon as it connects
to the leased line.
This parameter works only when
the Initiate/Terminate Restoral
parameter (*RE) is set to
NM/Fast’RVu/Auto (option 4).
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ParameterOptionComment
Dial to Lease
Threshold
Restoral
Initiation/
Termination
Restoral AutoRedial
Test Restoral
Country-specific
Parameters and options shown shaded gray vary by country. For details, refer
to Appendix B of the 3460 Fast’R Reference Guide.
AT*LE3=1 hourThe originating modem uses the
LE option to determine when to
disconnect from a dial line and
return to leased-line operation.
RE4=FP/AutoThe originating modem
AT
*
determines when to initiate
restoral.
The answer modem cannot
automatically initiate restoral; it
can only answer an inbound call,
thus ensuring that both modems
do not try to call each other at the
same time (which would result in
a failed restoral attempt).
RR0=DisableThe RR option determines
*
AT
whether the originating modem
can automatically redial, while in
restoral, upon call failure or
carrier loss. Disable prevents it
from redialing.
AT*TR0=OffThe TR option specifies how
often the modem checks for loop
current on the dial line, to
determine whether the line is
available. Off disables testing.
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Chapter 4
Fast’RVu
Introduction
Fast’RVu is a Windows application that helps you:
• View and set modem options without learning AT commands
• Check device, circuit, and signal status without special tools
• Copy configurations without leaving your keyboard
• Execute line and modem tests without scopes and meters
• Upgrade modem software
Fast’RVu is especially useful for installations of multiple modems, but it
is not required for modem setup and operation.
Fast’RVu requires a computer with the Windows 95 or Windows NT
operating system, and a 486DX2 or Pentium-class processor.
Fast’RVu is provided with AccessWay enclosures, and you can
download it from the Transmission Products page of the Telenetics Web
site:
www.telenetics.com
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Getting Started With Fast’RVu
Fast’RVu is provided on the 3460 Fast’R CD-ROM. Refer to the
readme.txt file on the CD-ROM.
When you run Fast’RVu, its main window opens (Figure 4-1).
Tool bar
Computer port
selection dropdown menu
Modem
selection dropdown menu
Language
selection dropdown menu
Figure 4-1. Fast’RVu Main Window
Closing Multiple Fast’RVu Windows
IMPORTANT: As you work in Fast’RVu, you may open multiple
Fast’RVu windows. To exit Fast’RVu, always close the current window
(by clicking the RETURN button or the Close icon (), then any other
Fast’RVu windows. If you close the Fast’RVU main window first (from
the Windows Taskbar), you may find that, after Fast’RVu terminates,
one or more subordinate Fast’RVu windows remain displayed. To close
such a window, select File...Exit, or click the Close icon ().
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Language Options
You can set up Fast’RVu to display button text in any language.
Adding a Display Language to Fast’RVu
StepAction
1.
Use a spreadsheet application or text editor to open the
COUNTRY.TXT file in the fastrvu directory.
2.
Make a backup copy of the COUNTRY.TXT file.
3.
Obtain a translation for each term in the left column. Abbreviate
terms, if necessary, so that they are ten characters or fewer.
4.
In the file, replace the second English prompt on each line with a
new term, or add a new column to the right. Ensure that each new
term is preceded by a TAB character.
Do not replace the English terms in the left column.
5.
Save the COUNTRY.TXT file, in text-only format.
6.
Restart Fast’RVu. The new language option displays in the languageselection drop-down window.
Specifying a Modem in Fast’RVu
Specify a modem to access with Fast’RVu this way:
Specifying a Modem On Which to Operate Fast’RVu
StepAction
1.
Connect a DIN-to-DB25 communications cable to a
communications (COM) port on your computer, and to a stand-alone
modem NM IN connector or an AccessWay NM IN connector.
Optionally: connect multiple cables to devices; or cable multiple
enclosures together (Chapter 1).
2.
Run Fast’RVu. The Fast’RVu main window displays (Figure 4-1).
Optionally, select Show Help from the Help Menu or press CTL and
H to display an information and instruction window.
3.
In the Fast’RVu main window, select the COM port to which the
communications cable is connected on your computer.
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Specifying a Modem On Which to Operate Fast’RVu
StepAction
4.
In the Fast’RVu main window, select
• ENCLOSURE LOCATION to operate on a 3460 Fast’R in an
AccessWay enclosure.
• MODEM ADDRESS to operate on a stand-alone modem
5.
In the Fast’RVu main window, select a language.
6.
In the Fast’RVu main window, select an option:
• CONFIGURE, to view and set modem parameters
• STATUS, to view current operating information
• COMMANDS, to dial, get/set, copy, and so on
• TESTS, to execute loopbacks and BER tests
An option window displays.
7.
Optionally: to configure another modem (that isn’t already cabled to
the computer): disconnect a communications cable from a modem or
enclosure, and connect it to another one. Repeat this procedure,
starting with Step 3, to communicate with the modem.
You can communicate with modems that are connected to the
computer in the following ways:
• A computer cabled to a stand-alone modem’s NC connector
• A computer cabled to AccessWay’s NC connectors. The
AccessWay may also be cabled to up to three other AccessWays
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Useful Information
Table 4-1. Navigating and Initiating Actions in Fast’RVu
To... Do This:
Display on-line help windows
automatically, according to the
mouse position
Select a modemStand-alone modem:
Select an option or parameterSelect its label
Display current informationSelect GET
Send a selected change to the
modem
Close a windowSelect RETURN
Exit Fast’RVuSelect File > Close (or press CTL and W)
Adjust a parameter optionClick the parameter’s selector
Press Ctrl and H or check Show Help on
the Help menu
1) In the Fast’RVu main window, select
MODEM ADDRESS.
2) In an option window, specify the
modem address.
Card modem in Accessway enclosure:
1) In the Fast’RVu main window, select
ENCLOSURE (nest) LOCATION.
2) In an option window, specify the
modem location.
Select SET
arrows
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3460 Fast’R
Viewing and Setting Modem Options
To view or change modem parameter options, select CONFIGURE from
the Fast’RVu window. Select an option type, then select an option.
Example: Setting Callback to Phonebook Entry 2
StepAction
1.
In the Fast’RVu main window, specify a COM port and MODEM
ADDRESS or ENCLOSURE LOCATION.
2.
Select CONFIGURE from the Fast’RVu main window. The
Configuration Options window opens.
3.
Select the SECURITY type. The Security Options window opens.
4.
Select a modem—either a stand-alone modem by address, or a
card modem by enclosure (nest), slot, and A/B.
5.
Select GET. The modem’s current options display.
6.
In the Select New Options frame, click the arrows next to Callback
until INTERNAL 2 displays.
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7.
Select SET to save your change. The green OK icon displays.
8.
The parameter option is changed. When the local modem receives a
call, it calls the number stored in Phonebook Entry 2.
3460 Fast’R
Checking Device, Circuit, and Signal Status
To view modem parameter options, select STATUS from the Fast’RVu
main window. Select a status type. Specify the modem address or
location. Select GET.
Example: Checking Device Status
StepAction
1.
Select STATUS from the Fast’RVu main window. The Status
Options window opens.
2.
Select the DEVICE type. The Device Options window opens.
3.
Select a modem—either a stand-alone modem by address, or a
card modem by enclosure (nest), slot, and A/B.
4.
Select GET. The modem device status information displays.*
*Fast’RVu automatically updates the status display until you select RETURN
or select another modem.
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Entering Commands
To perform an action, select COMMANDS from the Fast’RVu main
window, then select a submenu.
ASSIGN REMOTE Assign an address to a remote modem.
UPGRADEUpgrade the modem’s operating software
GET SERIAL #Get a modem serial number by entering its address
GET ADDRESSGet a modem address by entering its serial number
SET ADDRESSChange a modem’s address
link Phonebook entries; dial Phonebook entry
Caution
Changing the address of a card modem in
an AccessWay enclosure is not recommended.
Fast’RVu uses slot-A/B numbering (Tabl e1-3) to
determine addresses. If you change an address,
Fast’RVu may not be able to identify the modem.
SEARCHDisplay modem serial numbers and addresses
REINIT MEMORY Reset a modem to default configuration; load option set
OPTION SETSCopy a configuration to an option set
POWER RESETPower-up reset a modem
COPY CONFIGCopy a configuration to or from a modem or a file
SECONDARYEnable or disable a modem’s secondary channel
RESTORALMonitor, initiate, terminate, and test restoral functions
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Example: Copying a Configuration From One Modem to
Another
StepAction
1.
Select COMMANDS from the Fast’RVu window. The Command
options window opens.
2.
Select COPY CONFIG from the Commands window. The Copy
selection information displays.
3.
In the FUNCTION box, select a copy operation type.
4.
In the FROM Address box, select a modem configuration to copy.
5.
In the TO Address box, select a modem to which to copy the
configuration.
6.
Click COPY. The configuration is copied to the specified modem.
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Executing Line and Modem Tests
To execute a test of the telephone line quality or modem transmit/
receive paths, select TESTS from the Fast’RVu window. Select an
option type, then select an option.
You can stop a test in progress by selecting END on the test window.
Example: Executing a Bit Error Rate (BER) Test
StepAction
1.
Select TESTS from the Fast’RVu window.
The Test Types window opens.
2.
Select the BER type. The BER Test window opens.
3.
In the NEST MODEM LOCATION/MODEM ADDRESS box,
select a modem—either a stand-alone modem by address, or a card
modem by enclosure (nest), slot, and A/B.
4.
In the TEST TIME boxes, select a testing interval.
Example: 00 40 for a 40-second test.
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5.
Click the START button to initiate the test.
The STATE indicator changes to Active. When the test is complete,
STATE changes to Inactive.
3460 Fast’R
Using Fast’RVu to Communicate With a
Remote Modem
Network Management Override
You can enable and disable a modem’s responses to network
management with the AT*NO parameter. The default option is 0
(disabled).
When this parameter is enabled, a modem ignores network management
commands, except status requests.
When you connect to a modem that has Network Override enabled,
Fast’RVu indicates this with the orange OR LED in its display.
Network Management Override Time-Out
A modem with this parameter enabled automatically returns its option to
0 (disabled) after 30 minutes with no AT ACU activity.
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Downloading Modem Software
Modems support the use of Fast’RVu for software download through the
NM IN port.
Downloading Modem Software with Fast’RVu
StepAction
1.
Ensure that the new modem software is available on a drive
connected to your computer. Make a note of the directory.
2.
Select COMMANDS from the Fast’RVu main window. The
Commands window opens.
3.
Select UPGRADE. The Upgrade window opens.
4.
Enter one or more destination modem addresses.
With some modems, you can specify multiple modems in
AccessWay enclosures; refer to the Fast’RVu Help window.
If you specify multiple modems, but Fast’RVu cannot upgrade them
in multiples, an error message appears. In this case, go to Step 6.
5.
Select UPGRADE.
Follow the instructions that appear. Note the progress messages in
the STATUS and ACTIVITY LOG boxes.
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6.
When the upgrade is complete, reconnect any cables that you
disconnected.
Problems During a Download
If a download stops and you are unable to complete it, you can
perform a manual download that does not use Fast’RVu. Refer to the
3460 Fast’R Software Download Instructions (part no. TEL–T0022-
09).
Chapter 5
Troubleshooting Problems and
Improving Performance
Troubleshooting Steps
Take the following actions when the modem does not operate correctly.
Troubleshooting Steps
StepAction
1.
For asynchronous applications only: confirm that your
communications software is configured for the computer COM port
to which the modem is connected. Example: COM1.
2.
On the modem and the computer, confirm that the communications
port is configured for the data rate, character length, and parity your
software requires. Confirm that both the modem and the computer
support these options.
3.
Confirm that all cables are properly connected.
4.
If the preceding items are OK, locate the problem in the left column
of Table 5-1. Test your diagnosis with the action in the second
column. If the diagnosis is correct, take the action in the third
column. If it is not correct, continue in the left column.
5.
If the problem is not resolved, refer to the refer to the 3460 Fast’R
Modem Frequently Asked Questions page on the Telenetics Web
site.
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Troubleshooting Actions
The following table provides troubleshooting actions and tips.
Table 5-1. Troubleshooting the 3460 Fast’R Modem
ProblemDiagnosis/TestPossible Solution
INSTALLATION
Modem won't
power up
Modem fails
self test
AUTOMATIC CALL UNIT (ACU) CONFIGURATION
No response to
ACU command
Double echo on
characters
typed
Check the power
source and the modem
power switch.
Turn modem power
off; wait 15 seconds;
then turn power on.
Use Fast’RVu or offline configuration
(OLC) button to check
parameters. Check
options:
*
RP)
*
DE)
• DTE Rate (AT
•Form
•Char Length
• Parity (AT
• Result Code (ATQ)
Check computer and
modem’s Echo (ATE)
option.
Check the
communications
software’s terminal
setup.
Ensure the outlet is active. Turn
on the power switch.
Use the Return Procedures in
this manual to return the modem
to Telenetics.
Use Fast’RVu or off-line
configuration (OLC) button to
ensure ACU is compatible with
modem configuration.
Ensure that the computer is set
to a valid character format to
operate the modem’s autobaud
feature.
If modem still does not respond,
perform a local analog loopback
(LAL) test.
If LAL fails, contact Telenetics
customer service.
If both have Echo=On (ATE1),
turn one off (ATE0). (Echo is
also known as half- or fullduplex.) If this does not solve
the problem, contact Telenetics
customer service.
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Table 5-1. Troubleshooting the 3460 Fast’R Modem
ProblemDiagnosis/TestPossible Solution
CALL ESTABLISHMENT
Modem won't
answer
Check cabling.
Check parameters:
•Answer (ATS)
•DTR (AT&D)
Ensure that Answer is not set to
Manual (S0=0).
Set DTR=High (AT&D0), if
DTR is not supplied by the
computer.
Modem won't
dial
Check the modem's
Line option (AT&L).
Check that the TR LED
is on (steady).
Check that the RI/OH
LED is on when ring is
present on the line.
If using DTR dialing,
check:
• Default dial option
DA)
(AT
*
• Phone number at
stored location
• DTR option (AT&D)
Check the dialing
environment.
Ensure Line=Dial (AT&L0).
If the TR LED is not steadily lit,
ensure the computer is
supplying DTR.
Ensure that the remote modem
is dialing the correct phone
number.
Ensure default dial option is a
valid phone number.
Ensure that a number is stored.
Ensure DTR=108.1 (AT&D5)
or Tail (AT&D4).
Ensure the computer is
supplying DTR.
If the modem is dialing out of a
PBX, the modem may not
recognize the non-standard dial
tone. Set Blind Dial=On
(ATS6).
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Table 5-1. Troubleshooting the 3460 Fast’R Modem
ProblemDiagnosis/TestPossible Solution
Cannot
establish a
connection
Check the disconnect
code (AT&V)
Check the modulation
configuration:
•Mod (AT
•Max Rate (AT
• Min Rate (AT
*
MM)
*
*
MX)
MN)
Based on the disconnect reason,
take the appropriate action.
Ensure that Mod=V.34 Auto
MM0) or V.32bis Auto
(ATT
*
MM2).
(AT
*
Ensure that the local and remote
modem modulation modes are
compatible.
Communication
package
displays Online status
before calling
or answering
Based on the disconnect reason,
take the appropriate action.
If the speaker is not on, turn it
on (ATM2).
Adjust volume.
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Table 5-1. Troubleshooting the 3460 Fast’R Modem
ProblemDiagnosis/TestPossible Solution
DATA MODE
The modem
connects, but
does not pass
data
Check that the modem
is in data mode (ATO)
Check that the TD
LED is steady on or
flashing when data is
being transmitted from
the computer,
indicating that the
modem is receiving the
data from the
computer.
If the modem is not in data
mode, establish a connection
with the remote modem.
Check computer for EIA signal
requirements.
Ensure the modem is correctly
cabled to the computer (use a
straight-through cable for the
RS-232 interface).
Check the computer's
flow control method.
Verify line quality:
• Run a remote digital
loopback (RDL) or
RDL with pattern
test.
• Disconnect the
modem from the line
and perform a local
analog loopback
(LAL) or LAL with
pattern test (with
modem flow control
off).
Ensure that the computer's flow
control is the same as the
modem option (AT
If your communications
software’s file transfer protocol
is used, and the software
supports RTS/CTS Flow
control, set Flow=RTS/CTS
FL3). If the package does
(AT
*
not support RTS/CTS flow
control, set Flow=Off
FL0).
(AT
*
After running the RDL, if no
errors occur, the line is good.
If errors occur, perform a
manual retrain, or retry the
phone call.
If the device fails, contact
Telenetics customer service.
If the device passes, you may
have a line problem (contact
your telephone company) or a
problem with your software
(check with software vendor).
*
FL).
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Table 5-1. Troubleshooting the 3460 Fast’R Modem
ProblemDiagnosis/TestPossible Solution
Modem
disconnects
prematurely
Ensure that the remote
modem supports error
correction.
Check the disconnect
reason (AT&V=DRn, n
is numeric code).
If the remote modem does not
support error correction, set
Data Transfer Mode=Normal
SM1) and retry the call.
(AT
*
Take the appropriate action.
Data is garbled
or lost
Check the modem flow
control settings.
Check that the
modem’s DTE rate
(AT
DE), parity
*
RP), and
(AT
*
character length
CL) match the
(AT
*
computer’s settings.
Ensure that the computer's flow
control is the same as the
modem option (AT
If your communications
software’s file transfer protocol
is used, and the software
supports RTS/CTS Flow
control, set modem Flow=RTS/
CTS (AT
does not support RTS/CTS flow
control, set Flow=Off
(AT
If they do not match, adjust.
FL3). If the package
*
FL0).
*
*
FL).
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Table 5-1. Troubleshooting the 3460 Fast’R Modem
ProblemDiagnosis/TestPossible Solution
If Mode=Normal
SM1), check line
(AT
*
quality:
• Check CQMS
parameters with
Fast’RVu
• Run a remote digital
loopback (RDL) or
RDL with pattern test
• Disconnect the
modem from the line.
Run a local analog
loopback (LAL)
(AT&T1), or LAL
pattern test (AT&T8),
with modem flow
control off.
If no RDL errors occur, the line
is OK.
If errors occur, perform a
manual retrain, or retry the
phone call.
If the modem fails, contact
Telenetics customer service.
If the modem passes, there may
be a line problem (contact
telephone company) or a
software problem (check with
software vendor).
Modem stops
passing data
The modem
connects at a
lower rate than
Max Rate
MX)
(AT
*
option.
Modem retrains
occur frequently
CALL TERMINATION
Modem takes
too long to
disconnect
Modem could be in
“flow off” condition
(modem set for XONXOFF and computer
set for hardware flow
control).
Check CQMS
parameters with
Fast’RVu.
Ensure that the remote
modem supports the
modem rates you
anticipate.
Line quality is not sufficient to
support higher data rate. If line
quality improves, the modem
increases its speed
automatically.
Reduce the transmit rate
MX); if excessive retrains
(AT
*
continue, contact telephone
company.
If remote modem doesn't
support PSTN cleardown, set
local modem to Longspace
Disconnect (ATY1).
FL3).
*
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Table 5-1. Troubleshooting the 3460 Fast’R Modem
ProblemDiagnosis/TestPossible Solution
Modem doesn't
disconnect
when DTR
drops or when
communication
s software does
Check modem’s DTR
option (AT&D)
Set DTR to an option other than
High.
Set DTR=Discon (AT&D2).
Communication
software won't
signal the
modem to
return to
command state
when escape
sequence
(+++) is issued
FILE TRANSFER MODE
Can't transfer
all of a file or
aborts during
transfer
File transfer
takes longer
than expected.
Check the delay
between issuing the
escape sequence (+++)
and the ATH
command.
Check whether the
modem is set for AT
ACU.
Check the modem’s
flow control settings.
Determine the file
transfer protocol.
Ensure the escape sequence
(+++) complies with the
modem’s guard time
requirements.
Set ACU Protocol=AT
AC1).
(AT
*
Ensure that the computer's flow
control is the same as the
modem option (AT
Use another protocol; for
example, YMODEM.
*
FL).
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Table 5-1. Troubleshooting the 3460 Fast’R Modem
ProblemDiagnosis/TestPossible Solution
LEASED-LINE OPERATION
Modem won't
connect
Determine whether
modems are assigned
to answer and
originate.
Run an LAL pattern
test (AT&T8) on both
modems.
Check the modulation
configuration:
*
*
LX).
MM)
*
*
MX)
MN)
•Mode (AT
•Max Rate (AT
• Min Rate (AT
Check local and remote
leased line transmit
level (AT
Ensure one modem is set to
LX15)
*
*
CA1) and one to
CA0).
*
LX0)
*
answer (AT
originate (AT
• If errors are found on either
end, contact Telenetics
customer service.
• If the modem passes the test,
you may have line problems;
contact your telephone
company.
Ensure that the local and remote
modem modulation modes are
compatible.
• USA: if operating on a leased
line, set to 0 (AT
• If the transmit level is
adjustable in your country, and
the modems are running backto-back, adjust it to
approximately -15 dB
(AT
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Running Diagnostic Tests
This section describes loopback, busy out, and retrain tests, which
analyze local- and remote-modem performance and the telephone line to
assist you in isolating network problems. These tests can be initiated:
• With AT commands from an attached PC or terminal
• With commands from Fast’RVu
• With commands from a Telenetics or Motorola network management system
IMPORTANT: Run one test at a time. Tests interrupt network data.
Table 5-3. Running Diagnostic Tests
AT
TestDescription
Local Analog
Loopback (LAL)
LAL Pattern Tests local-modem circuitsAT&T8
Tests local-modem transmit and receive
circuitry
Command
AT & T 1
Remote Digital
Loopback (RDL)
Local Digital
Loopback (LDL)
Busy OutLets the modem appear busy to
RetrainLets you manually retrain the local and
Terminate Terminates a test in progressAT&T0
LAL, LDL, and RDL tests using the EIA leads are not supported.
Parameters and options shown shaded gray vary by country. For your
country’s options, refer to the 3460 Fast’R Reference Guide.
Tests local- and remote-modem circuits
and the telephone line
Tests local-modem telephone lines and
circuits.
incoming calls.
remote modems
AT & T 6
AT & T 7
AT H 1
AT O 1
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Appendix A
Regulatory Information
In This Appendix
This section contains regulatory and safety approval declarations and
information for the 3460 Fast’R modem and the AccessWay enclosure.
Compliance with standards allows the modem to:
• Reliably inter-work with the network, to connect to remote sites,
saving you time and phone charges
• Automatically select the highest-possible line rate
• Flexibly communicate with many applications and systems
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EEC Directive Conformity
CE Marking
The mark in the following diagram appears on each 3460 product, and
the statement that follows explains its significance.
Figure A-1. CE Mark
This product is CE-marked to indicate compliance with the following
European Directives.
• 1999/5/EC Radio & Telecom Terminal Equipment (R&TTE)
• 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive (Safety)
• 89/336/EEC EMC Directive
Copies of the full Declaration of Conformity are available at the
following URL:
http://www.telenetics.com
• PSTN: All products bearing the EU permission to connect symbol
have been approved in accordance with Council Decision 98/482/
EC (CTR 21) for pan-European single terminal connection to the
Public Switching Telephone Network (PSTN). However, due to
differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different
countries, the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional
assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network
termination point.
In the event of problems you should contact your equipment
supplier in the first instance.
Note: check settings, as advised in this section, before contacting
your equipment supplier.
These products have further been assessed against the CTR21
“deltas” which ensure maximum compatibility with the PSTN
networks of the EU. These deltas are collectively referred to as the
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ATAAB Advisory Notes. ATAAB is the EU committee with
representation from all member states and is responsible for
maintaining CTR21 and the additional tests called up within the
advisory Notes (or deltas). Compliance with these Advisory Notes
ensures correct interworking of the terminal equipment (modem)
and the network.
Network Compatibility Declaration
Where indicated by the EU permission to connect symbol, this
equipment is suitable for use on all PSTN networks within the
EU. In order to maintain correct operation when interworking
with the PSTN network, some restrictions to specific settings are
advised. These are detailed below:
For PSTN Operation in Portugal
1.) Terminal equipment must answer an incoming call
within two minutes from the start of the ringing signal,
otherwise the exchange may stop providing Ring
indication (ensures compliance with ATAAB note
AN011).
The answer on ring count option (S0) should not be set to a
value greater than 20 (factory default =0).
For PSTN Operation in All EU countries
1.) When dialing without dial tone detection, the network
cannot guarantee acceptance of the dialing signal if
these signals occur earlier than 3s or later than 5s after
seizing the line (ensures compliance with ATAAB note
AN01).
The Blind Dial Pause or Dial Wait option (S6) should be set
between 3 and 5s. (factory default =4).
All other ATAAB Notes are automatically catered for by the
modem.
• Two-Wi re L e as ed - Li n e: All products bearing the EU permission
to connect symbol have been approved to European Commission
Decision “CTR 15” for pan-European connection to the network
termination points of Open Network Provision(ONP) ordinary
quality or special quality voice bandwidth two-wire leased-lines.
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• Four-Wire Leased-Line: Products bearing the EU permission to
connect symbol that are designed to support both two- and
four-wire leased-line have in addition been approved to support
“CTR 17” for pan-European connection to the network
termination points of Open Network Provision (ONP) ordinary
quality or special quality voice bandwidth four-wire leased-lines.
Regulatory Marking
Type-approval labels indicate compliance with country regulations:
• Stand-alone modems carry country-specific labels to indicate
compliance.
• Specific combinations of AccessWay enclosures and Nest Cards
are engineered for compliance to unique sets of regional/countryspecific regulations. Each AccessWay enclosure carries all
approval markings that the system is certified for when configured
with valid combinations of modem cards. A summary of the valid
AccessWay Enclosure/modem card configurations is provided in
the Hardware Advisory Notice (Part No. TEL–T0022-06) that
accompanies each modem card.
Country Statutory Statements: Canada
Industry Canada Equipment Attachment
Limitations
Notice
The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This
certification means that the equipment meets telecommunications
network protective, operational, and safety requirements as prescribed
in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements
document(s). The department does not guarantee the equipment will
operate to the user's satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is
permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local
telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed
using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be
aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent
degradation of service in some conditions.
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Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative
designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations to this equipment
made by the user, or any equipment malfunctions, may give the
telecommunications company cause to request the user disconnect the
equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground
connections of the power utility, telephone lines, and internal metallic
water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution
may be particularly important in rural areas.
Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections
themselves, but should contact the appropriate electrical inspection
authority, or electrician, as appropriate.
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal
provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to
be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface
may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the
requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all
devices does not exceed 5.
Canadian Emission Statements
3460 Fast'R: This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of
the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du
Règlement sur le materiél brouilleur du Canada.
3460 AccessWay: This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements
of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du
Règlement sur le materiél brouilleur du Canada.
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Country Statutory Statements: U. K.
Although this equipment can use either loop disconnect or DTMF
signaling, only DTMF signaling performance is subject to regulatory
requirements for correct operation. It is therefore strongly
recommended that this equipment is set to use DTMF signaling for
access to public or private emergency services. DTMF signaling also
provides faster call setup.
Satisfactory operation of terminal equipment when connected in parallel
(e.g., a telephone via an adapter cable or via secondary wall socket(s)) is
not guaranteed. Terminal equipment may be ringer equivalence number
(REN) marked to provide guidance in this area. As a general guide, the
telephone line normally supports devices in parallel with a total REN of
4. To assess your installation, sum the REN ratings of the parallelconnected terminal devices. Use a REN rating of 1.0 for this modem.
For compliant operation of this modem, do not change S-Register 6 to a
value greater than 7.
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Country Statutory Statements: U. S. A.
FCC Part 68 Registration Information
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has established rules
which permit this device to be directly connected to the telephone
network. Standardized RJ11C jacks are used for these connections. This
equipment should not be used on party lines or coin lines.
If the telephone company requests information on the equipment
attached to their lines, inform them of:
1 The telephone number to which the device is connected.
2 The ringer equivalence number (REN),
3 The USOC jack required, RJ11C, and
4 The FCC Registration Number
Note: Items 2 and 4 are indicated on the label attached to the bottom of
the device.
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine the
number of devices that can be connected to your telephone line. In most
areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices on any one line should not
exceed 5.0. Excessive RENs on a line may result in devices not
responding to incoming calls. To be certain of the number of devices
that can be connected to the line, as determined by the total RENs,
contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the
calling area.
If this device malfunctions, it may also cause harm to the telephone
network. Should malfunction occur, disconnect this device from the
network until the source of the problem can be determined and repair
has been made. If this is not done, the telephone company may
temporarily disconnect service.
The telephone company may make changes to its facilities, equipment,
operations, and procedures that can affect the operation of your modem.
If such changes affect the compatibility or use of this device, the
telephone company is required to give adequate notice of these changes.
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In the event of equipment malfunction, all repairs should be performed
by Telenetics, or an authorized agent. It is the responsibility of users
requiring service to report this to Telenetics or our authorized agent.
Service can be obtained at:
Telenetics Corporation, 25111 Arctic Ocean, Lake Forest, California 92630
(949) 455-4000
FCC Part 15 Emission Statements
This device complies with Part 15, Subpart B, of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1 This device may not cause harmful interference.
2 This device must accept any interference received, including
interference which may cause undesired operation.
War ning : Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance may void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
3460 Fast’R: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15, Subpart B, of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. The
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Note: shielded network-management and DTE cables are required for
compliance.
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3460 AccessWay: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15, Subpart
B, of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
environment is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Notes:
• Shielded network-management and DTE cables are required in all
configurations for compliance
• Ferrite beads or sleeves are required for compliance:
— Around 50-pin Telco cables, in a straight-through
configuration
— Around network-management cables, in a full-turn
configuration
Product Safety Regulatory Marking
Regulatory labels indicate compliance with safety standards.
Modems and enclosures carry one of the following labels:
• UL, CSA, and TUV
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