Answer – Paradyne 3911 User Manual

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COMSPHERE 3900 Series Modems

10-4

September 1998

3910-A2-GN32-40

Answer

For dial backup applications, Answer allows the modem to go off-hook, generate an answer tone,
and begin the handshaking process with the calling modem. Use the Answer function when the
Auto-Answer Ring Count configuration option is disabled. (Refer to Line Dialer in Chapter 5,
DCP Configuration.)

For leased backup applications, Answer allows the modem to begin the handshaking process
with the remote modem.

To access Answer from the Call Setup branch, make the following selections:

Call Setup:
Answer

Press the

key until Answer appears. Select Answer.

Answer
Command Complete

The modem goes off-hook and attempts to establish a connection in Answer mode. The
Command Complete status message appears on the LCD.

To exit this function and remain in the Call Setup branch, press the

key. To exit and return

to the Top-Level menu, press the

key.