Connecting to Definity via serial port and data module

[AvayaNovice]

OK. So I scratched the telnet idea and now have a data module up and running connected to my switch.

The data module is connected to COM1 on my Redhat Linux box.

I'm wondering what I do next?

Do I use a terminal emulation application like minicom?

I have NO idea what to do...

Nick

 

[RFWatts]

You talk to the data module just like a modem. Issue ATDTNNNN, where NNNN is the number of you netcon hunt group. It should dial, negotiate, and establish a session, prompting you with the "Legal" and "Login" information. Just keep in mind that minicom will need to emulate either 615, 513, 4410, or one of a few others, in order to get the proper key mappings. Trust me, it's a real bear to try to use VT100 or VT220 and have to figure out the key mapping for F5!

One of the simplest ways that I know how to administer an older Definity via the network is the use of a single-port terminal server. They're cheap (under $150) and easy to set up. Lantronix makes the UDS-10, and Digi makes a similar product called the Digi One SP. The only problem I've had with some terminal servers is that they don't always disconnect the RS232 side upon tcp session termination. This may be that I didn't have the right cable with all the proper handshaking. The work around is to always make sure you log out of the session before disconnecting.

 

[BIS]

And as a side note there is a really nice FAQ here as well:

faq690-3070

 

[BIS]

Ooops - just realized you have already been there...

 

[FoneFun]

If your a windows guy, I'd set up a station near the switch with DSA or ASA

Then use pcanywhere (vnc or something else) to remote control it.

I've done this, put 2 serial ports on my machine, one for the definity, one for the voicemail and remote control it

 

[BoBAz]

Nick,

Have you tried the product called LANSAT-10. This allows you to connect via the network ( on your desktop side, but on the PBX side you use the existing serial connection ). The lansat works as an ethernet to serial media converter.

Regards,
BoBAz

 

[AvayaNovice]

BoBAz,

No I haven't. Question is, wouldn't terminal emulation still be a problem?

Obviously Avaya/Lucent overcame this, as DSA/ASA have terminal capability for audix and definity... so somehow they mapped the keys.