# Device Settings

The Device Settings dialog box includes tabs for the following device settings:

- Phone Configuration Contains parameters for phone configuration
- Physical Inputs Allows you to select the physical channel type (analog or discrete)
- Protocol Ability to modify Modbus or Ethernet parameters and timers
- Alarmware Port The only parameter that can be changed is the baud rate connecting the Catalyst and Alarmware.
- Time & Date Set the clock and associated parameters
- Log File When enabled, allows you to save Catalyst data, filtered by selection.
- Printer When enabled, text messages are sent to the local data logger, filtered by selection.
- Modem settings (not normally a user configured item)
- ISP Connection Configures the Catalyst to call a specific Internet Service Provider for email reporting.