Installation Instructions Chapter 4

FibeAir 1500 Installation & Operation Manual Chapter 4. System Setup
4-10 The Setup Procedure Revision 2.0
4.2.8. Configuring the Serial Communication Settings (Direct or Dial-Up Connection)
This configuration is required when a dial up modem or a computer is
connected to the IDU’s serial port. To configure the serial communication
setings, perform the following operations:
1. Connect to the Terminal.
2. From the Main Configuration menu, select Full Configuration.
3. From the Full Configuration menu, select (3) Serial Configuration.
4. From the Serial Configuration menu, select (1) Interface
Communication. The Interface Configuration menu appears.
Figure 4-8 FibeAir 1500 Terminal - Interface Configuration Menu
5. Select (1) Interface Protocol, and then select (2) PPP or (3) SLIP.
6. Select (2) Interface Baud rate, and then select the desired baud rate.
Note : For a modem connection, choose no more than 19,200. For a direct connection to a
nearby computer, choose 38,400. Make sure that the same rate is defined in your network
manager’s dial up connection.
7. In (3) The Modem Initialization String, leave the default string.
Note: Normally, the default should be used, unless the modem is connected through a
PABX or in any other special case. In these cases, consult Giganet Technical Service
department.
8. Select (4) The Modem Dial Number and enter a number if necessary.
Note: This is the telephone number to which the network manager’s modem is connected.
9. Select (5) The Modem Inactivity Timer and enter the value “0”.
Note: This parameter states how long should the phone call will remain active when no
data is transferred on the line. A value of 0 (zero), disables this inactivity timer.
10. Select (S) Save & Return to save the settings and return to the Full
Configuration menu.