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Paradyne 3825PLUS User Manual

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COMSPHERE 3825Plus Modem

B-2

January 1999

3825-A2-GB30-40

Table B-2

Online Operation

Symptom

Action

Data scrambled or
unreadable

Verify that the character format (data bits, parity, and stop bits) is set to the same value in
both modems.

Missing data during a
transfer

Verify that you are using the same method of flow control for both the modem and the DTE.

transfer

If using XON/XOFF flow control, verify that the modem’s parity matches the DTE’s parity.

Table B-3

Leased-Line Operation

Symptom

Action

Modems do not train-up on
leased lines

Verify that the correct cabling is used for your application. Refer to Chapter 2 for modem
installation instructions.

Verify that one modem is configured for Answer mode and the other is configured for
Originate mode.

Table B-4

(1 of 3)

Modem – VF Connection

Symptom

Action

Modem does not receive a
dial tone

Attach the telephone directly to the wall outlet to verify that a dial tone exists.

Make sure the VF line is connected to the modem’s rear jack labeled LINE.

Modem does not go
off-hook and answer an
incoming call

Verify that the Auto-Answer Ring Count configuration option (S-register 0) is set to a value
other than 0 (disable).

incoming call

Verify that the DTE is providing DTR to the modem.

If the DTE does not provide DTR to the modem, verify that the modem’s &D command
(DTR Action configuration option) is set for Ignore (&D0).

Verify that all cables are attached to the correct connectors on the rear of the modem.

Modem goes off-hook,
answers, but does not
connect

Perform a Local Analog Loopback test and verify that data entered at the DTE is echoed
back to the DTE.

connect

Verify that the originating modem is compatible.

Verify that originating modem recognizes your modem’s answer tone.