Obvius A8812 - Modem PPP Dialin

supply the IMEI number for the cellular modem which is located on the modem section of the AcquiSuite. Alternatively ,
the modem/diagnostics section will print the modem's IMEI number as well. When requesting service, it is often easiest to
explain that you need data only service for internet access. You should receive a SIM card from your service provider.
Install the SIM card in the slot provided on the right side of the cellular modem inside the AcquiSuite.
Run the modem diagnostics test to confirm the SIM card is installed and working correctly. Also note the diagnostics page
prints the current cellular provider's name, as well as the strength and quality of the cellular tower signal.
Enable/Disable: turn on or off the ability to place an outbound call to an ISP. Note, when enabling this feature, the default
ethernet gateway in the network setup webpage is removed. You must reboot after enabling or disabling dialout support to
make the change take effect.
APN: This is the access point name for the GPRS service provider
For cingular, this is “CINGULAR”
Login name: the login or username of the dialup account at your cellular provider.
For Cingular, this is “CINGULAR@CINGULARISP.COM”
Password: The passowrd for the ISP account.
For Cingular, this is “CINGULAR”
More carrier examples are provided in the GPRS setup help page of the AcquiSuite. Click on the yellow question mark on
the top of this configuration page for further details.
Once GPRS dialout is configured, use the Diagnostics / Connection Test to confirm the cellular service porviders connection
is working properly
Modem PPP Dialin
The AcquiSuite is designed to allow incomming connections from any generic PPP system including MacOS, Linux,
Windows 9x, XP and 2000. The dialin feature is disabled by default, and must be enabled from LCD console or the dialin
options menu in order to receive calls. Dialin options include the following.
Dialin Enabled: Check this checkbox to enable dialin support. When checked, the AcquiSuite will answer any ring on the
phone line, after the first ring. If not checked, the AcquiSuite will never answer a ring on the phone line.
Local IP address: This is the IP address assigned to the AcquiSuite side of the dialin connection. This address is the one
which you must use on the computer in the web browser address line when remotely accessing the AcquiSuite with a dialin
connection. The default is 192.168.238.1
Remote IP address: This is the IP address assigned to the calling computer. The default is 192.168.238.2
Netmask: The netmask that defines the subnet for both the local and remote ip addresses. This is set to 255.255.255.0
Unless you have specific requirements, the default IP, remote IP should be sufficient.
Note: GSM/GPRS products do not allow dialin communications.
Dialin from a computer to the AcquiSuite
The AcquiSuite has the ability to receive and answer phone calls from a Windows computer in order to allow remote
configuration, or to collect data that has been logged from the modbus devices. This feature is useful when using the
AcquiSuite on a phone line and a central database server is not present. The dialin feature will support the Windows builtin
dialup networking features, and can be used as easily as a dialup ISP service.
Step 1: Collect the necessary information. You will need some details about the ISP or RAS you will be calling.
Dialin details
Dialin details
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