Hardware connections

Once the database has been configured, the modem must be physically connected to its port at the host computer. A cable that supports the required signals is needed.

The cable used to connect the modem must be capable of supporting the following signals:

• RNG

• DTR

• XMT

• GND

• RCV

• DCD

• DSR

• RTS

• CTS

The manuals describing the modem and port should specify the correct wiring for the cable. There should be no twist in the cable’s RCV and XMT pins. The modem should be connected to the phone line after the database configuration and modem-port connection have been completed.