Avaya 8400B Plus Manuale Utente
Selecting PC Communications Packages
Issue 2 November 1996
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Selecting PC Communications
Packages
Packages
The purpose of PC communications software is to allow your PC to operate as
an asynchronous voice-data communications terminal. Of the many software
packages available, all perform essentially the same functions, but often in
significantly different ways.
an asynchronous voice-data communications terminal. Of the many software
packages available, all perform essentially the same functions, but often in
significantly different ways.
If you do not already have a PC communications package, consult with an
experienced user for advice on selecting software to suit your voice-data
communications needs. The following, though not required, are a few helpful
features that you may wish to look for in the software you select:
experienced user for advice on selecting software to suit your voice-data
communications needs. The following, though not required, are a few helpful
features that you may wish to look for in the software you select:
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Local mode. Also called terminal mode, dumb terminal mode, or chat
mode, this feature allows you to issue
mode, this feature allows you to issue
AT
commands to the 8400B Plus
Data Module to configure its options.
■
Dialing directory. This feature allows you to store several frequently
called numbers, often along with configuration of the data options
needed for completing the connection.
called numbers, often along with configuration of the data options
needed for completing the connection.
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Auto-dialer software. This feature allows you to automate the process
of dialing a voice call without touching the telephone. The following three
basic types of auto-dialer software are available:
of dialing a voice call without touching the telephone. The following three
basic types of auto-dialer software are available:
— Phone Management supports call log and note taking
— DOS Utilities typically supports auto-dial capabilities
— Personal Information Managers (PIM) supports automated
calendars, databases, time lines, and pert charts
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Predefined data option profiles. Some programs include completely
defined data option profiles (also called configuration profiles) for popular
modems. If available, select the option profile for the Hayes
Smartmodem 2400.
defined data option profiles (also called configuration profiles) for popular
modems. If available, select the option profile for the Hayes
Smartmodem 2400.
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Command files. These files, also called script files, allow you to define a
group of commands that may be executed for automatically logging into
specific remote devices.
group of commands that may be executed for automatically logging into
specific remote devices.