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Parameters for Modem-Based TAP Paging Driver


Table 24 lists the supported parameters for the Modem-Based TAP Paging communications driver. This driver supports the TAP (Telocator Alphanumeric Paging) protocol.

When using CommOutboundMgr with the Modem-Based TAP Paging communications driver, the following error message might appear:

  • 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 dials, including area code. If 9 is required, make sure that it is included in the number.

  • Unable to open the communication port.

    Verify the communications settings for your application.

  • Error communication profile profile_name for CommSrvr paging.

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

Table 24. Modem-Based TAP Paging Driver Parameters
Name
Required
Default Value
Description

Dial Prefix

No

9

The prefix for outbound dialing.

Local Area Code

No

Not applicable

The area code of the phone line for sending pages.

There is no default value for this parameter, but a user must specify a value at the customer site to dial local numbers successfully.

LogDebug

No

FALSE

The amount of detail in the log file. When the value is TRUE, data output in the log file is more detailed than when the value is FALSE.

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.

You might need to change the default value 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 might need to add other commands to initialize your modem properly. For example, you might need to disable 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 depends on the platform and on the specific devices. For example, for Oracle Solaris, you can use the following value:

/dev/cua/a

For AIX, you can use the following value:

/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

Not applicable

The name of the Siebel Server that handles the delivery of the communications. For more information, see Specifying Siebel Server for Communications Outbound Manager.

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