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Serial/AUX>Physical Ports>General>Modem and Power Management Connection Protocols
The following table shows the connection protocols for modems or AlterPath PM IPDUs connected to the serial ports.
Starts a PPP session without interactive authentication required. Assumes the specified OnSite serial port is connected to an external modem.
Starts a PPP session with authentication required. Assumes the specified OnSite serial port is connected to an external modem.
Configures the serial port for power management. Assumes an AlterPath PM IPDU is connected to the serial port.
To Configure a Serial Port Connection Protocol for a Console Connection [Expert]
This procedure assumes that the selected serial port is physically connected to a console port on a device.
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Go to Configuration>Serial/AUX>Physical Ports in Expert mode, select a port or ports to modify, click the appropriate Modify Ports button.
The General screen appears.
If needed, see To Select One or More Serial Ports [Expert].
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See Protocols for Devices With Console Ports Connected to Serial Ports, if needed for definitions of the console connection protocols.
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To Configure a Serial Port Connection Protocol for a Dumb Terminal [Expert]
This procedure assumes that the selected serial port is physically connected to a dumb terminal. See Protocols for Dumb Terminals Connected to Serial Ports, if needed for definitions of the dumb terminal connection protocols.
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Go to Configuration>Serial/AUX>Physical Ports in Expert mode, select a port or ports to modify, click the appropriate Modify Ports button.
The General screen appears.
If needed, see To Select One or More Serial Ports [Expert].
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Go to To Create a Menu for a Dumb Terminal [Expert].
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Go to To Configure Dumb Terminal Server Connection Options [Expert].
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To Configure an Alias for a Serial Port [Expert]
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Go to Configuration>Serial/AUX>Physical Ports in Expert mode, select a port to modify, and click the Modify Ports button.
If needed, see “To Select One or More Serial Ports [Expert]” on page 193.
The General screen appears. The Alias field appears on the General screen only when a single port is selected for modification.
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To Configure Serial Port Settings to Match the Connected Device [Expert]
The settings for a serial port must match the connection settings on the connected device. The default settings are correct for most devices. If the connection does not work, you might have to experiment with changing these settings. Check the device’s manual if possible to see what the device’s settings are.
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If needed, see “To Select One or More Serial Ports [Expert]” on page 193.
The General screen appears.
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The default is 9600, which is the most common baud rate for serially-managed devices.
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The default is None.
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The default is None.
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The default is 8.
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The default is 1.
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To change whether the data carrier detect (DCD) state is disregarded or not, select either “Disregard” or “Regard.”
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