Configuring a new modem

 

You can configure a new modem using an existing modem description or base the modem description on a previous modem description.

To configure a new modem, follow these steps.

  1. In iSeries™ Navigator, select your system and expand Network > Remote Access Services.

  2. Right-click Modems, and select New Modem.

  3. On the General tab, enter the correct values in all the field boxes.

  4. Optional: Click the Additional Parameters tab to add any necessary initialization commands for your modem.

  5. Click OK to save your entries, and close the New Modem Properties page.

 

Using an existing modem description

To determine if you can use an existing modem description, follow these steps:

  1. In iSeries Navigator, select your system and expand Network > Remote Access Services.

  2. Select Modems.

  3. Review the modem list, and find the manufacturer name, model, and make of your modem.

    If your modem is included in the default list, you do not need to do any further steps.

  4. Right-click the modem description that closely matches your modem, and select Properties to review the command strings.

  5. Consult your modem documentation to determine the specific command strings for your modem.

    Use the default modem properties if the command strings match your modem requirements. Otherwise, you need to create a modem description for your modem, and add it to the modem list.

 

Creating a modem description based on a previous modem description

To create a modem description based on a previous modem description, follow these steps:

  1. In iSeries Navigator, select your system and expand Network > Remote Access Services.

  2. Select Modems.

  3. From the modem list, right-click Generic hayes, and select New modem based on.

  4. From the New Modem dialog, change the command strings to match the information that is required by your modem.

 

Parent topic:

Configuring your modem for PPP
Related reference
Troubleshooting PPP