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Modem-Based TAP Paging Driver Parameters


Table 82 lists the supported parameters for the Modem-Based TAP Paging communications driver. This driver supports the TAP (Telocator Alphanumeric Paging) protocol.

Error messages received when using CommOutboundMgr with the Modem-Based TAP Paging communications driver may include:

  • Unable to connect to the paging host system. The phone line may be busy or the phone number may be invalid.

    Check the paging phone number the modem is dialing, including area code. Check if "9" is included, as may be required.

  • Unable to open the communication port.

    Verify the communications settings for your system.

  • Error communication profile profile_name for CommSrvr paging.

    An error has occurred using a specific profile (shown here as profile_name) for the communications driver Modem-Based TAP Paging. Verify that driver and profile parameter values are defined appropriately for your system.

Table 82. Modem-Based TAP Paging Driver Parameters
Name
Required
Default Value
Description

Dial Prefix

No

9

The prefix for outbound dialing.

Local Area Code

No

 

The area code of the phone line used for sending pages.

There is no default value for this parameter, but a value must be specified at the customer site in order to dial local numbers successfully.

LogDebug

No

FALSE

TRUE or FALSE

If TRUE, data output to the log file is more detailed.

Log files are created in the log subdirectory of the Siebel Server installation directory.

Long Distance Prefix

No

1

The long-distance prefix to add to long-distance calls.

Modem Dial String

No

ATDT

The modem command for dialing a phone number.

Modem Hangup String

No

ATH

The modem command for hanging up.

Modem Init String

No

AT&FQ0V1

The modem command for initializing the modem.

The default value may need to be changed to work with different modems. For example, some modems expect a numeric value such as "AT&F1Q0V1" after the "&F" string. Consult your modem's manual for valid modem commands and values.

You may need to add other commands to initialize your modem properly. For example, you may need to turn off any compression or speed-enhancing features on your modem. Consult your modem's manual for more information.

Modem Port

No

COM1

The computer's communications port to which the modem is attached.

The exact value for Modem Port is dependent on the platform and on the specific devices.

For example, for Solaris, you can use:

/dev/cua/a

For AIX, you can use:

/dev/tty1

Modem Reset String

No

ATZ

The modem command for resetting the modem.

Modem Restore String

No

AT&F

The modem command for restoring the default settings of the modem.

Siebel Server

No

 

The name of the Siebel Server that is to handle the delivery of the communications.

For more information, see Specifying the Siebel Server for Communications Outbound Manager.

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