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MultiModem ZDX
Model MT5656ZDX-Series
Voice/Data/Fax Modem
User Guide
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Copyright and Technical Support User Guide MT5656ZDX-Series PN S000248I Revision I This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission from Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2003-8 by Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpos
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Table of Contents Contents Chapter 1 - Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 4 Product Description ............................................................................................................................................. 4 Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation .....................................................................................................
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Chapter 1 – Introduction Chapter 1 - Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Multi-Tech MT5656ZDX-Series modem. • The Multi-Tech MT5656ZDX modem is your data/fax modem. • The MT5656ZDX-V offers your voice option. You have acquired one of the finest intelligent data/fax or voice/data/fax modems available today from one of the world’s oldest modem manufacturers: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. This user guide will help you install, configure, test, and use your modem. Product D
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Chapter 2 – Hardware Installation Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation This chapter shows you step-by-step how to set up your Multi-Tech modem, test it, and make your first calls. Ship Kit Contents • One MultiModem ZDX (MT5656ZDX) • One set of four self-adhesive rubber feet • One power supply • One RS-232 cable (a DB9F to DB25M serial cable) • One RJ-11 telephone cable • One printed Quick Start Guide One MT5656ZDX CDcontaining modem drivers, communications software (PhoneTools), th
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Chapter 2 – Hardware Installation Technical Specifications The MultiModemZDX modem meets the following specifications: TM Trade Name MultiModemZDX Model Number MT5656ZDX Server-to-Client Data Rates V.90 speeds when accessing a V.90 or V.92 server (actual speed depends on server capabilities and line conditions) *Though these modems are capable of 56K bps download performance, line impairments, public telephone infrastructure and other external technological factors currently preve
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Chapter 2 – Hardware Installation Cables One modular telephone cable Diagnostics Local analog loop, local digital loop, remote digital loop Speaker Speaker for call progress monitoring Speaker and Microphone Jacks MultiModemZDXV Manual Controls Power switch Environmental Temperature range 0°–50°C (32°–120°F); humidity range 20–90% (non-condensing) Storage Temperature -10° to +85°C (14°- 185° F) Power Consumption 150 mA @ 9 VDC Dimensions 10.8 cm wide x 14.8 cm long x 2.9 high (4.25”
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Chapter 2 – Hardware Installation Overview – Connecting the Modem to Your System Turn off your computer. Placing the modem in a convenient location, connect it to your computer’s serial port, to the phone line, to AC power, and to your phone (phone is optional). MT5656ZDX Connections. MT5656ZDX Connections Connect the Modem to Your PC (RS-232 Connection) Plug one end of the RS-232 serial cable into the RS-232 connector on the modem, and plug the other end into a serial port
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Chapter 2 – Hardware Installation A Note About Power Connection, Surge Protectors, and Lightning Power surges and other transient voltages on power lines, such as those caused by lightning strikes, can damage or destroy your modem. Therefore, we recommend that you plug the modem into a surge protector rather than directly into a wall outlet, preferably a surge protector that provides protection against electrical spikes on the phone line as well as on the power line. Note that not even
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Chapter 2 – Hardware Installation Voice Connections (Voice option only) Voice Connections for Voice Models (Optional) Connect the Modem to the Phone For voice-only calls, plug a phone into the modem’s PHONE jack. Connect the Microphone For voice mail or speakerphone applications, plug an unamplified microphone into the MIC jack on the side of the modem. The microphone should have a stereo 1/8-inch (3.5mm) mini plug. Do not use a monophonic microphone. Connect the Speaker F
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Chapter 2 – Hardware Installation Installing the Modem Driver If you use Windows 2000 or newer, you must install the modem driver. If you use another operating system, see Appendix C. When operating the modem under Windows, the modem driver can be installed by using the Plug and Play feature. Follow the 4-step procedure below. 1. Make sure your modem is connected properly, and then turn on your computer. Windows should detect your new modem and open the Welcome to the Found New Hardw
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Chapter 2 – Hardware Installation Connecting to the Internet Your Multi-Tech modem is your gateway to the Internet and the World Wide Web. To access the Internet and Web via your modem, you must establish a dial-up account with an Internet service provider (ISP). To locate an ISP near you, look in a local directory or computer publication. Your ISP should provide you with the following information: • User name (also called user ID) • Password • Access number (the number you call to
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Chapter 3 – Operation Chapter 3 - Operation Like any modem, your Multi-Tech modem operates only under the control of a communications program, such as the communications program included with your modem. It also operates under other general-purpose data communication programs, such as Windows Terminal and HyperTerminal. For information on how to use the modem with the communications program of your choice, please refer to the documentation provided with the data communications program.
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Chapter 3 – Operation Configuring Your Software You may use either the communication program included with your modem or a third-party program. Communication programs designed for Windows normally do not need to be manually configured, since they obtain configuration information from Windows. Though each communication program is different, the following procedure should work with most of them. 1. Turn on your computer and run your communications program. 2. Find the dialog box or menu
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Chapter 3 – Operation Sending a Fax With your data communications software, you can use your modem to send and receive faxes directly from your computer. The following steps show you how to fax a document directly from a Windows application without opening the data communications program. 1. Create a document in a Windows application, such as Word, a graphics editor, or a spreadsheet. Keep the application and the document open, and select Print from the File menu. 2. Select CAPTURE FA
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Chapter 4 – AT Commands Chapter 4 - AT Commands See Commands Reference Guides AT Commands and Voice Commands are in the AT Command Reference Guide. Fax Class 1 Commands and Fax Class 2 Commands are documented in separate Fax Reference Guides. All Reference Guides are included on the MT5656ZDX CD and on the Multi-Tech Web site. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5656ZDX User Guide 16
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Chapter 5 – Troubleshooting Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting Your modem was thoroughly tested at the factory before it was shipped. If you are unable to make a successful connection, or if you experience data loss or garbled characters during your connection, check the list of troubleshooting procedures before calling Multi-Tech. • None of the LEDs light when the modem is on. • The modem does not respond to commands. • The modem dials but is unable to make a connection. • The modem disco
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Chapter 5 – Troubleshooting The Modem Does Not Respond to Commands • Make sure the modem is plugged in and turned on. (See “None of the Indicators Light.”) • Make sure you are issuing the modem commands from the data communications program, either manually in terminal mode or automatically by configuring the software. (You cannot send commands to the modem from the DOS prompt.) • Make sure you are in terminal mode in your data communications program, then type AT and press ENTER. If yo
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Chapter 5 – Troubleshooting The Modem Dials But Cannot Connect There can be several reasons the modem fails to make a connection. Possibilities include: • Lack of a physical connection to the telephone line. • A missing dial tone. • A busy signal. • A wrong number. • No modem at the other end. • A faulty modem, computer, or software at the other end. • Incompatibility between modems. You can narrow the list of possibilities by using extended result codes. Extended result codes are e
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Chapter 5 – Troubleshooting The Modem Disconnects While Online • If you have Call Waiting on the same phone line as your modem, it can interrupt your connection when someone tries to call you. If you have Call Waiting, disable it before each call. In most phone areas in North America, you can disable Call Waiting by preceding the phone number with *70 (check with your local phone company). You can automatically disable Call Waiting by including the disabling code in the modem’s dial p
