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3.9.2

Local Analog Loopback With Self-Test [AT&T8]

This test is used by the local DTE to check the DTE-to-modem communication integrity.

Figure 3-3. Local Analog Loopback with Self-Test

Local Modem (or Test Modem)

AT&F &W

Returns the modem to the factory de-
faults.

AT S18=20 &T8

Causes the modem to start local analog

loopback with self-test for 20 sec-
onds.

OK

After starting analog loopback, the mo-

dem goes back to command mode.

AT

The modem responds to new commands.

OK

000

After 20 seconds, the modem stops ana-
log loopback, sends

OK

An error count to the DTE, and enters
command mode.

AT S18=0 &T8

Causes the modem to start local analog

loopback with self-test, which is only
terminated by AT&T0 or ATH.

OK

After starting analog loopback, the mo-

dem goes back to command mode.

AT

The modem responds to new commands.

OK

AT&T0

After receiving AT&T0 or ATH, the modem
stops analog

000

loopback, sends an error count to the
DTE, and enters

DTE

TXD

RXD

TRANSMITTER

RECEIVER

LOCAL MODEM

PATTERN

GENERATOR

PATTERN

CHECKER