Send an Alphanumeric Page (via TAP)

Use this dialog to define a text message that is sent to a paging device.

Note: Only pager networks using the Telocator Alphanumeric Protocol (TAP) are supported.

Serial Port Device Name
Select one of the four serial communications ports: COM1, COM2, COM3, or COM4. Selecting a port tells the dialing software where to find the modem through which the paging message is sent.
Paging Network's Access Number
Enter the phone number of the paging network. Limit your entry to 35 digits or less. None of the WIN/NT telephony setup applies when specifying the phone number. Include any area codes and special numbers, for example, 9, required to access the local phone network. Although letters are accepted by some modems, it is recommended that you always use the numerical equivalents.

Dashes and parentheses are accepted but are ignored for dialing.

Example: 9-1-(800)-000-0000

This format dials 9 to access an outside line, then dials the paging network.

Pager ID or PIN
Enter the pager ID or PIN of the person your are attempting to page. Although the typical PIN is 7 digits, you can enter up to 39.
Message to Send
Enter the information to be displayed on the pager. You can use event data substitution to include various event details as part of the page. You can enter up to 256 characters.

Example message: Server ALERT at &date: system has logged the following event: message goes here

Modem Initialization String
This field is optional; use it to enter any characters needed to initialize your modem. If you do not use this field, a default string for Hayes-compatible modems, E0&C1&D2S0=0, is sent to the modem. Refer to your modem documentation for the appropriate initialization string.