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Model MT5600BA
Model MT5600BL
Data/Fax Modem
User Guide
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MultiModemII User Guide Models MT5600BA and MT5600BL P/N 88302601 Revision B (7/9/99) ©1999 by Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission from 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 purpose. Furthermore, Mult
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FCC Part 15 NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip- ment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
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MultiModemII User Guide Chapter 1: Introduction Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 2 Product Description ................................................................................................................ 2 Features .................................................................................................................................... 2 What Is in Your Modem Package? .
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Contents Status ........................................................................................................................ 26 Basic Options .......................................................................................................... 27 Advanced Options ................................................................................................. 28 Remote Configuration Options ............................................................................ 29 Diagnosti
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MultiModemII User Guide Appendix A: Regulatory Compliance FCC Part 68 Telecom ............................................................................................................ 84 Fax Branding Statement ....................................................................................................... 85 Canadian Limitations Notice .............................................................................................. 86 International Modem Restrictions .....................
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Contents Appendix G: ASCII Character Map ......................................................................................... 106 Index..................................................................................................................................................................... 107 vii
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MultiModemII User Guide viii
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1 Introduction
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MultiModemII User Guide Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the MultiModemII modem. You have acquired one of the finest intelligent data/fax modems available today from one of the world’s oldest modem manufacturers: Multitech Systems, Inc. This user guide will help you install, configure, test and use your modem. Product Description The MultiModemII MT5600BA and MT5600BL modems incorporate new modem ™ technologies called K56flex and V.90, both of which enable Internet connections a
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1 Introduction Data TM • Supports K56flex and ITU-T V.90 speeds plus 33.6K, 31.2K, 28.8K, 26.4K, 24K, 21.6K, 19.2K, 16.8K, 14.4K, 12K, 9.6K, 7.2K, 4.8K, 2.4K, 1.2K, and 0–300 bps. Note: Under the 56K bps standards, you can asymmetrically download data from an ISP at speeds up to 53K bps, but upload only at speeds up to 33.6K bps. Client- to-client operation, including leased line operation, is also limited to 33.6K bps. Supports automatic fallback to slower speeds in noisy line conditions, a
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MultiModemII User Guide What Is in Your Modem Package? Your modem package has several components. Make sure you have them all before trying to operate your modem. Your package should include: An MT5600BA or MT5600 BL modem A wall mount transformer One (MT5600BA) or three (MT5600BL) modular telephone cables A printed Quick Start Guide This User Guide on disk An installation disk A CD containing Trio data and fax software If any of these items are missing, please contact Multi-Tech
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2 Quick Start
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MultiModemII User Guide Introduction We know you are eager to get your MultiModemII up and running, so we’ll show you step-by-step how to set it up, check it out, and make your first calls. What You Will Need Before starting, please make sure you have everything you need: We supply 4 An MT5600BA or MT5600 BL modem 4 A wall mount transformer 4 One (MT5600BA) or three (MT5600BL) modular telephone cables 4 Trio communications software 4 A Quick Start Guide 4 This User Guide on disk 4 An installati
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2 Quick Start Step 1: Connect 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 telephone line, to your leased line, to AC power, and, optionally, to your telephone. PHONE LINE LEASED EIA RS232C VOLUME POWER Figure 2-1. MT5600BL connections. RS232 Connection Plug one end of the serial cable into the RS232 connector on the modem, and the oth- er end into a serial port connector on your computer, such as
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MultiModemII User Guide Two-Wire Leased Line Connection MT5600BA: Plug one end of a two-wire phone cable into the modem’s LINE jack, and connect the other end to a leased line wall jack or terminals. MT5600BL: Plug one end of a two-wire phone cable into the modem’s LEASED jack, and connect the other end to a leased line wall jack or terminals. Four-Wire Leased Line Connection On an MT5600BL only, plug one end of a four-wire phone cable into the modem’s LEASED jack, and connect the other end to a
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2 Quick Start Step 2: Install the Modem in Windows If you are using Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, or Windows 2000, you must install the modem in the operating system. (If you are using another operat- ing system, such as DOS or Windows 3.x, skip this step and go to step 3.) Adding the Modem to Windows 1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Modems icon. If no modem is currently installed, the Install New Modem wizard appears. If a mo
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MultiModemII User Guide 5. The next time you dial a HyperTerminal connection, it will select your new modem and ask you to confirm the selection. Step 3: Install and Configure Your Software Your Multi-Tech modem is controlled by communication software installed on your computer. If you wish to use software that is already installed, you should reconfig- ure it for your new modem; otherwise, install the Trio data and fax communications software provided with the modem. 1. Turn on your computer an
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2 Quick Start To see what UART your serial port uses if you have Windows 3.1x, in Program Manager select File | Run, type MSD, and press ENTER. Select COM Ports to see the UART type. If you have Windows 95 or 98, select Start | Settings | Control Panel, and double-click on the Modems icon. In the Modems Properties dialog box, click the Diagnostics tab, click the port the modem is connected to, and click More Info to see the UART type. Note that both programs will identify a 14550 UART as an 82
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MultiModemII User Guide 12. Press ENTER until the main menu appears. From the main menu you have access to two areas: the File Menu and News. For help with menu commands, type ?. 13. In the Main Menu, type F and press ENTER to access the File Menu, then type D and press ENTER to download. 14. At the file name prompt, if you have Microsoft Word 6.0 or later, type register.doc and press ENTER. If you do not have Microsoft Word, type register.txt, and then- press ENTER. 15. Press ENTER twice more.
