This Chapter details using the Serial (RS232) Port for Dial-in use.
The Serial (RS232) port can be used for Internet Access or to provide RAS (Dial-in) access to your LAN.
This screen is reached via the Dial-in link on the main menu.
Data - Dial-in Screen
Modem |
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Type
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Select None if nothing is connected to the Serial Port, or
you do not wish use to use the Serial Port.
For Permanent Connection (leased line):
For Modem:
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Modem Properties
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Clicking this button will open the Modem Properties screen
and allow changing of the modem's properties. Normally, this is not
required.
See the section
Modem Properties Screen later in
this chapter for further details.
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Serial Line Speed
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Select the speed which is equal to or below the fastest Serial line
speed (NOT Phone line speed) of your modem. Available speeds range from 4.8K to
460.8K (bps).
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Dial-In |
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Enable Dial-in
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If checked, this port is available for dial-in access. Otherwise, any
attempt to dial-in will be blocked.
If Internet Access is also enabled, Dial-in users may find it difficult to
connect because the telephone line is in use. Reducing the Disconnect after
Idle Time setting for Internet Access to 1 minute may help.
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Disconnect after Idle Time
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If checked, a Dial-in connection will be terminated after the specified
time-out period. The allowable range is 1-99 minutes.
If preferred, the connection time limit may be set individually for each
user.
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Dial-in
PPP Link |
Select the desired security option for log-in:
Warning! If you choose "None", anyone can connect; this is a
major security risk.
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Dial-In Users |
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Dial-in Users Link
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Use this link to create and manage users for the RAS Dial-in function. See
the Dial-in Users section later in this chapter for details.
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This screen is displayed when the Modem Properties button on the Dial-in screen (or on the Serial Port - Internet sub-screen) is clicked. Normally, it is not necessary to use this screen.
Figure 36: Modem Properties Screen
Initial String |
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Initial String
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This is a series of AT commands used to correctly configure your modem or
ISDN.
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Other Properties |
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Dial Type
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Select Tone, Pulse or Other to match your system. For
Other, you must provide the Dial String.
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Dial String
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The AT command sent to your modem before dialing. For example, "ATDT" tells
your modem to use Tone Dialing.
Check your modem's documentation to find the correct AT commands. |
Auto Answer Commands
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Enter the command strings which turn the "auto-answer" function in your
modem or ISDN TA ON and OFF.
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Buttons |
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Save
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Save the data on this screen.
Note that if the current modem was not "Other" type, and you changed the Initial String, you can NOT use "Save". You must use "Save as Other" instead. |
Save as "Other"
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Assign the data shown on screen to the "Other" modem type, regardless of
the modem selected on the Dial-in screen.
You should then select "Other" as the Modem to use.
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Cancel
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Reverse any changes since the last "Save" operation.
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This section describes how to create and manage remote users who wish to use the LevelOne WBR-1101TX's RAS Dial-in facility.
For details of configuring the remote PC to use Dial-in access, refer to Dial-in in Chapter 4 - Client PC Configuration.
The LevelOne WBR-1101TX provides the following options to control Dial-in access:
This screen is reached via the Dial-in Users link on the Dial-in screen.
Figure 37: Dial-in Users Screen
Existing Users |
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Dial-in Access
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Other Users
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New User |
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Name
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Use this to create new users as required:
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Buttons |
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>>
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Use the ">> " button to remove Dial-in access for any users selected in
the "Dial-in Users" list.
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<<
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Use the " << " button to allow Dial-in access for any users selected in the
"Other Users" list.
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Del
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Delete the selected user or users in the list above the button.
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Edit
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Modify the selected user in the list above the button. Only 1 user should
be selected.
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Create
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This will add a new user to the database.
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This screen is displayed in the following situations:
Figure 38: User Details Screen
User ID |
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User Name
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The user name can not be changed.
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Password
Verify Password |
The password for the current user. Passwords are case sensitive. When
creating or changing a password, enter it in the Verify Password field
also.
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Dial-in |
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Enable dial-in access
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Use this to suspend or enable dial-in access.
This setting can also be changed on the Dial-in Users
screen.
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Enforce connection time limit
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If checked, the LevelOne WBR-1101TX will terminate the Dial-in connection
after the specified period. The time period can be set from 1 to 999 minutes.
If unchecked, the connection time-out set on the Dial-in screen will
be used. If neither time-out is enabled, the connection must be terminated by
the remote user.
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Call back
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Select the desired option:
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