Kentrox AI296 User Manual
AI296 Version 9.8x User’s Guide
Link Configuration: RTS/DTR Lead Control Configuration
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RTS/DTR Lead Control Configuration
The following configuration items are available for RTS and DTR lead control
configuration:
configuration:
z
z
DTR State Configuration
Description
DTR is an RS-232 signal sent from a computer or terminal to a modem that indicates
that it (the computer or terminal) is able to accept data. DTR lead control is configured
using two menu items:
that it (the computer or terminal) is able to accept data. DTR lead control is configured
using two menu items:
z
DTR connect state
—Sets the DTR connect state to
ON
or
OFF
.
ON
sets DTR to on
while the link is connecting and while it is connected.
OFF
turns this functionality
off.
z
DTR disconnect state
—Sets the DTR disconnect state to one of the following
options:
z
ON
—Sets DTR to on when the link disconnects.
z
OFF
—Sets DTR to off when the link disconnects.
z
TOGGLE
—Makes DTR pulse when the link disconnects. The pulse polarity is
opposite to the sense specified for the connected state.
Note: The RTS/DTR lead control options only take effect when the link is configured
as a destination link.
Menu Item Type
Toggle
Link Type Availability
Async and AsyncPPP and SyncPPP
Configuration in the AI198 Menu System
1. For an asynchronous or asynchronous PPP link, access Menu 4.2.11.12.13.
2. For
01*DTR connect state
, enter
1
to select
ON
or
OFF
. The default is
ON
.
3. For
02*DTR disconnect state
, enter
2
to select
ON
,
OFF
, or
TOGGLE
. The default is
OFF
.