Method for remote configuration of a modem
First Claim
1. In a communications system having at least a first and a second modem , a method selectively operable by a user for remotely configuring a modem without using a tertiary channel, said method comprising the steps of:
- using said first modem to place said second modem in a test mode via a main channel;
transmitting from said first modem via said main channel, following said test mode placement step, a predetermined coded signal identifiable by said second modem primarily causing said second modem to change from said test mode to a reconfiguration mode;
configuring said second modem following identification of said coded signal via at least one signal from said first modem; and
using said first modem to move said second modem out of said reconfigure mode.
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Abstract
A method for remotely configuring a modem in a communication system is described herein. Specifically, the method allows a modem user the ability to modify or view the options of a remote modem by placing the remote modem first into a test mode. The method, following the execution of the test mode, provides some security through the use of a security code which is programmable by the remote user. The remote modem is then placed into a reconfiguration mode, after which the local modem transmit commands to the remote modem using a bi-sync protocol to ensure accurate reception of commands and responses. The process of remote configuration is terminated by exiting the reconfiguration and test modes.
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14 Claims
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1. In a communications system having at least a first and a second modem , a method selectively operable by a user for remotely configuring a modem without using a tertiary channel, said method comprising the steps of:
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using said first modem to place said second modem in a test mode via a main channel; transmitting from said first modem via said main channel, following said test mode placement step, a predetermined coded signal identifiable by said second modem primarily causing said second modem to change from said test mode to a reconfiguration mode; configuring said second modem following identification of said coded signal via at least one signal from said first modem; and using said first modem to move said second modem out of said reconfigure mode. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 9, 10)
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5. A modem for remotely configuring another modem in a communication system utilizing a main channel, said modem comprising:
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means selectable by a user for generating a signal for remotely placing said other modem in a said test mode; means for transmitting via said main channel a predetermined coded signal identifiable by said other modem causing said other modem to change from said test mode to a reconfiguration mode; means for generating a configuring signal for said other modem following identification of said coded signal by said other modem; and means for generating a signal for moving said other modem out of said reconfiguration mode. - View Dependent Claims (7, 11, 12)
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6. A remotely configurable modem for use in a communications system that uses a main channel and has another modem, said modem comprising:
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means for receiving a signal over said main channel from said another modem placing said configurable modem in a test mode; means for identifying a predetermined coded signal sent from said another modem which causes said configurable modem to switch to a reconfiguration mode; means for receiving configuring signals over said main channel from said another modem moving said configurable modem out of said reconfiguration mode. - View Dependent Claims (8, 13, 14)
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