How can I call and disconnect from a Domino® server?

One of the ways you can connect to an HCL Domino® server is over a dialup (phone line) modem through a network dialup connection. Notes® can directly dial the server, or you can use a (human) operator to place the call.

About this task

Note: Do not use the Notes® Direct Dialup connection type. If you are using a Home (Notes® Direct Dialup) location for RAS, edit it and change its connection type to Network Dialup. The X.PC modem protocol is not supported.

This topic describes how to call a server, how to call a server using an operator, and how to disconnect from a server.

To call a server

Procedure

  1. If necessary, switch to a Network Dialup location type.
  2. Click the Open button and then click Replication, or click the Replication icon on the Bookmarks bar.
  3. From the menu, click Actions > Call Server.
    Note: To add a server to the list in the Call Server dialog box, you create Network Dialup Connection document in your Contacts application. The document specifies a server's dialing information.
  4. Select the server you want to call.
    Tip: You can enter a different phone number for temporary use.
  5. Click Dial.

To call a server using an operator

About this task

If you need an operator to get an outside line (for example, if you're calling from a hotel room), you can dial a server's phone number manually.

Procedure

  1. If necessary, switch to a location (such as Home or Travel) where you use a phone line to connect to Domino® servers.
  2. Click the Open button and then click Replication, or click the Replication icon on the Bookmarks bar.
  3. From the menu, click Actions > Call Server.
  4. Click More Options.
  5. Click Manual Dial.
  6. When Notes® prompts you to pick up the phone, call the operator.
  7. When the operator connects you to an outside line, dial the number.
  8. After the connection is made, hang up the phone.
  9. Click OK.
  10. When you're through using a server, disconnect from it.

To disconnect from a server

About this task

You can end a phone connection to a Domino® server.

Procedure

  1. Click the Open button and then click Replication, or click the Replication icon on the Bookmarks bar.
  2. From the menu, click Actions > Hang Up.
  3. Select the COM port to which your modem is attached.
  4. Click Hang Up.