
Modems
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9.3 Configuring Modems
To communicate with remote data logger sites, the modems have to be configured properly.
The computer modem and remote site modem each require their own setup parameters. The
number of modem makes and models is so large it is impractical to produce a comprehensive
list of settings. The following setup is for the popular US Robotics Sportster 56K fax modem.
9.3.1 Setting up the Computer Station
Application programs on a computer usually issue initial commands to modems to establish
their setup. When the application is terminated, other programs are free to re-configure the
, you can set up the modem's required configuration in
the Modem section of the Connection's settings. The commands are sent to the modem to
initialize it before placing a call to the remote logger site.
9.3.1.1
DIP Switch Settings
Set the DIP switches for the computer station's modem as follows (or equivalent settings if you
are using a different brand of modem):
9.3.1.2
Software Configuration
, you can set up the modem's required configuration in the Modem
section of the Connection Settings. While you can configure the settings for the COM Port in
Connections, it is better to save it as a connection in Connection Settings. This way, you only
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