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Logically, connecting to the IP-KVM using a telephone line means nothing
else than building up a dedicated point-to-point connection from your
console computer to the IP-KVM. In other words, the IP-KVM acts as an
Internet Service Provider (ISP) to which you can dial in. The connection is
established using the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP). Before you connect to
the IP-KVM, make sure to configure your console computer accordingly. For
instance, on Windows based operating systems you can configure a dial-up
network connection, which defaults to the right settings like PPP.
The Modem Settings panel allows you to configure the remote access to
the IP-KVM using a modem. The meaning of each parameter will be
described below. The modem settings are part of the serial settings panel.
Serial line speed
The speed the IP-KVM is communicating with the modem. Most of all modems
available today will support the default value of 115200 bps. In case you are
using an old modem and discovering problems try to lower this speed.
Modem Init String
The initialization string used by the IP-KVM to initialize the modem. The
default value will work with all modern standard modems directly connected
to a telephone line. In case you have a special modem or the modem is
connected to a local telephone switch that requires a special dial sequence
in order to establish a connection to the public telephone network, you can
change this setting by giving a new string. Refer to the modem's manual
about the AT command syntax.
Modem server IP address
This IP address will be assigned to the IP-KVM itself during the PPP
handshake. Since it is a point-to-point IP connection virtually every IP
address is possible but you must make sure, it is not interfering with the IP
settings of the IP-KVM and your console computer. The default value will
work in most cases.
Modem client IP address
This IP address will be assigned to your console computer during the PPP
handshake. Since it is a point-to-point IP connection virtually every IP
address is possible but you must make sure, it is not interfering with the IP
settings of the IP-KVM and your console computer. The default value will
work in most cases.
