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Multiservice Switch 7400 Hardware Installation, Maintenance, and Upgrade 6.1S2
Chapter 30
Modem installation
Install a modem to enable a remote user to connect to the device for entering
and receiving local operator software commands.
• “Prerequisites to modem installation” (page 173)
• “Modem installation task flow” (page 173)
• “Modem installation supporting information” (page 175)
Prerequisites to modem installation
• Ensure you have a dedicated ac power outlet available to operate the
modem while it is connected to the device.
• Also, ensure the modem you want to use supports all of the required
settings. For more information, see
“Modem selection” (page 175).
Modem installation task flow
This task flow shows you the sequence of procedures you do to install a
modem. To link to any procedure, go to
“Task flow navigation” (page 174).
CAUTION
Risk of service loss by incorrectly setting a modem
Failure to either configure hardware and software
settings properly or to use a cable that meets the
specifications in
“Modem cable specifications”
(page 175) can cause the CP to crash and fail to reboot.
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