Test dial-out modems via modem_test
- Last UpdatedApr 24, 2025
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The dial-out modem test process, modem_test, is run automatically according to the schedule defined in the Job Scheduler (jsh) table.
When run automatically, the modem_test process tests a specific modem, or all modems associated with the modem bank (Mbank) that are either available or out-of-service.
The modem-test process is used to test the availability of a modem, and whether or not it is responding to commands. This process is only available on non-cryout modems and modem banks.
Syntax
modem_test [-m modem_name][-b bank_name][-h][-w delay][-l]|-t telno]
mode-test options
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Option and parameter |
Description |
|---|---|
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-m modem_name |
If the -m option is specified and a valid modem name is given, the modem_test process is run against only that modem. |
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-m modem_name |
If the -b option is specified and a valid modem bank name is given, the modem_test process is run against all the modems in that bank. |
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-m modem_name |
This is the delay or wait-time between testing modems in a modem bank. This is expressed in seconds and is only valid with the -b option. |
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-m modem_name |
-l, which stands for local test mode, is the default mode. This mode tests with the phone number "*", which usually rings "busy" on most systems but detects a "no dialtone" structure (same as -t t*). |
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-m modem_name |
This mode gives a telephone number (telno), prefixed by t or p for tone or pulse, for use as the test number. |
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-m modem_name |
If the -h option is specified, the modem_test process displays the syntax/usage message. |