The instructions given in this document are based on using a Sportster 33.6 external modem. Whilst other modems may be used, they must contain an identical U.S.Robotics, or a 3Com chipset. Using an external modems is highly recommended.

This document describes the remote configuration procedures of the "BoXiT", using the VUP (Voicemail Utility Program) software, and external modems.

The remote configuration procedure includes the following steps:

1. Configuring and connecting the modems.
2. Establishing Communication between modems.
3. "BoXiT" remote configuration using the VUP (Voicemail Utility Program) software.
4. Disconnection.

The following paragraphs describe the above steps in detail.

1.1 Modem Configuration

Before connecting the modems (to the "BoXiT" unit in the remote system, and to the PC of the local system), several commands must be set in the modem. This procedure is performed using the "Hyper Terminal" application.

Type the modem commands in either upper, or lower case. Do not combine cases. Use the Backspace key to delete errors (an original AT command cannot be deleted since it is stored in the modem buffer). Ensure an "OK" reply by the computer after each carriage return (Enter button).

For modem setup, type the following commands:

ATZ3

ATY0

AT&H0&R1&I0&K1&D0&S0&U6&N6&B1

AT&W0

Additional Information:

If a command has numeric options, and none are included, then zero value is assumed.

For example, if the string ATB is typed, the command ATB0 is assumed.

Every command except A/, and +++ , must begin with the AT prefix and be confirmed by pressing ENTER.

The maximum command length is 58 characters. The AT prefix, carriage return, and space, are not counted as characters.

The following table includes the list of modem commands and their description.

Note: These commands must be entered in the order of their appearance, and in both remote, and local modems.

1.1.1 Modem DIP Switches Configuration

Note: If a DIP switch is on, it is down. If a DIP switch is off, it is up (see Figure-2).

DIP switches which control a modem function, override related modem commands written to the modem (i.e. AD0 cannot be written to NVRAM if DIP 1 switch is up).

Table 2. DIP Switches Configuration

Switch	Setting	Function
1	ON	Data Terminal Ready (DTR) override. OFF – Normal DTR operations: computer must provide DTR signal for the modem to accept commands. Dropping DTR terminates a call. ON – Modem ignores DTR (override).
2	OFF	Verbal/Numeric Result Codes. OFF – Verbal (word) results. ON – Numeric results.
3	ON	Result Code Display. OFF – Suppresses result codes. ON – Enables result codes
4	OFF	Command Mode Local Echo Suppression. OFF – Displays keyboard commands. ON – Suppresses echo.
5	OFF	Auto-Answer Suppression. OFF – Modem answers on first ring, or higher, if specified in NVRAM. ON – Disables Auto-Answer.
6	OFF	Carrier Detect (CD) Override. OFF – Modem sends CD signal when it connects with another modem, drops CD upon disconnection. ON – CD always ON (Override).
7	ON	Power-on and ATZ Reset Software Defaults. OFF – Loads Y or Y1 configuration from user-defined non-volatile memory (NVRAM). ON – Loads &F0 - Generic template from read-only-memory (ROM).
8	ON	AT Command Set Recognition. OFF – Disables command recognition (Dumb Mode). ON – Enables recognition (Smart Mode).

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Figure-2. DIP Switches Settings

1.2 Establishing Communication

Establishing the communication between the local and remote systems, is performed using the "Hyper Terminal" application.

The following section includes instructions and actual screen-shots

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1.3 VoiceMail Utility Program

 

 

 

1.4 Disconnection

To end communication, switch the modem off. The modem is now configured.

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