Console messages

Last Updated : Nov 06, 2012 |

Console Messages are messages generated by a serial modem attached to the Console port.

Log Message

Severity

Possible cause

Action

Modem cable detected. Port speed <speed> baud.

Informational

When a modem cable is determined to be connected to the serial port, a message is generated indicating the successful connection of the modem cable and advertising the capabilities of the serial port for potential modem connections.

None required.

Modem Detection Failed

Warning

This message is generated when a modem cable is connected to the serial port, but no modem is detected. This message is generated every 30 minutes until the modem is detected.

Troubleshooting steps:

  • Check modem cable connection to modem.

  • Ensure that modem is powered on.

  • Check modem lights for an alarm.

Modem Ready

Informational

When the modem is discovered by the device and the initialization string is successful, a message is generated indicating that the device is ready to dial.

None required.

Init string error

Warning

This message is generated when the USB modem attempts to dial and has an incorrect initialization string. The attempt to dial fails.

Troubleshooting steps:

  • Check modem configuration for proper initialization string.

Modem cable unplugged

Warning

This message is generated when a Dialer interface is defined, but no modem cable is detected as being connected to the serial port.

Troubleshooting steps:

  • Check modem cable connection to serial port and reseat cable if necessary.

Connection established

Informational

When the modem successfully connects to a remote modem and a PPP session is fully established, a message is sent indicating that the PPP is ready to transmit and receive traffic.

None required.