ADTRAN 1000R Series User Manual

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Command Reference Guide

ATM Sub-Interface Config Command Set

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dial-backup call-mode [answer | answer-always | originate |

originate-answer | originate-answer-always]

Use the dial-backup call-mode command to combine user data with pattern data to ensure data does not
mirror standard DDS loop codes (use only on 64 kbps circuits without Frame Relay signaling). Use the no
form of this command to return to the default value.

Syntax Description

answer

Answers and backs up primary link on failure.

answer-always

Answers and backs up regardless of primary link state.

originate

Originates backup call on primary link failure.

originate-answer

Originates or answers call on primary link failure.

originate-answer-always

Originates on failure; answers and backs up always.

Default Values

By default, the dial-backup call-mode role is set to originate-answer.

Applicable Platforms

This command applies to the NetVanta 1000R, 3000, and 4000 Series units.

Command History

Release 1.1

Command was introduced.

Release 8.1

ATM sub-interface was added.

Functional Notes

The majority of the configuration for Frame Relay dial-backup is configured in the Frame Relay Interface
mode. However, the numbers dialed are configured in the primary interface. Full sample configurations
follow:

Sample configuration for remote router (dialing out)

hostname "Remote3200"

enable password adtran

interface eth 0/1

ip address 192.168.1.254 255.255.255.0

no shutdown

interface modem 1/3

no shutdown