FECO COMMS # 37

FECO: COMMS # 37
MODIFICATION No:  
PRODUCT: GANDALF/MICROCOM DESKPORTE MODEM
SUB-ASSEMBLY N/A
ESTIMATED MAN HOURS N/A
CLASS OF CHANGE: INFORMATIONAL
REASON FOR CHANGE: INTRODUCTION OF GANDALF DESKPORTE MODEM

1. Reason for change

        A new modem has been introduced to complement the gandalf qx4232, it is the gandal microcom deskporte.

2. Change

        The gandalf microcom deskporte range of modems are dial up modems with 2 wire leased line capability. It
        does not have 4 wire leased line capability.

        Options include:14.4 or 19.2 or 28.8 capability

        Synchronous input version

        Parallel input version

        The version edp is taking is the deskporte fast ep28.8, which has 28.8, synchronous and parallel
        capabilities.

3. Front panel

        (tech serv ref 22/1/12)

4. Rear panel

5. Specifications

        It measures approx 11.5 x 6.5 x 2 inches and is beige in colour.

        Protocols include:

        Mnp class 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10

        Bell 103, bell 212a, v21, v22, v22bis, v23, v32bis, v42, vfast, v42bis.

6. Configuring dial-up modem

6.1 spring out front bezel to reveal the dip switches. Set

        All the dip switches down, i.e. closed.

        Replace the front bezel.

6.2 connect a vdu to the modem dte connector.

6.3 power up the modem.

6.4 enter at/s to ensure communication, and to display

        Current settings. Make a note if necessary.

6.5 enter at&f to default.

6.6 enter at&lo\x1q1\q4&w

        Where &lo enables switched line - disables leased line.

        \x1 processes and passes on xon/xoff flow control.

        Q1 disables output result codes.

        \q4 enables unidirectional xon/xoff flow control.

        &w stores configuration

6.7 enter at\s to display and check new settings.

6.8 the modem is now set up. Switch off power and remove VDU.

7. Servicing

        Servicing is by replacement.

8. Mec description

        The mec identity is gan-deskporte.

9. Testing

        Test for function.

10. Recording action

        Complete all relevant documentation.

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