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Model MT5634ZBA-USB
Data/Fax Modem
User Guide
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User Guide Model MT5634ZBA-USB-Mac P/N S0000002 Rev. A All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission from Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Copyright ©1999, 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 purpose. Furthermore, Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
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Contents Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 6 Product Description .................................................................................................................................... 6 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ............................................................................................................
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Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 42 None of the Indicators Light ............................................................................................................... 42 The Modem Does Not Respond to Commands ................................................................................. 42 The Modem Dials But Cannot Connect ..........
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Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description
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MT5634ZBA-USB User Guide Introduction Welcome to the world of data communications. You have acquired one of the finest intelligent data and fax modems available today from one of America’s oldest and most respected modem manufacturers: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. This User Guide will help you install, configure, test and use your modem as well as provide links to useful Web sites and other resources. Product Description ™ The MT5634ZBA-USB-Mac modem (hereafter MultiModemUSB) incorporates V.90 techn
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Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description 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: One MT5634ZBA-USB-Mac modem One set of four plastic feet One modular telephone cable One USB cable One Installation CD This MT5634ZBA-USB User Guide (on Installation CD) MT5634ZBA-USB Quick Start Guide If any of these items are missing, please contact Multi-Tech Systems or you
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Chapter 2 - Quick Start
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MT5634ZBA-USB User Guide Introduction We know you are eager to get your Multi-Tech modem up and running, so we’ll skip the features for now, and show you how to set it up and install it on your computer. For a more detailed description of your modem’s features, please refer to the Chapter 3 - Features. What You Will Need Before starting, please make sure you have everything you need: We supply • An MT5634ZBA-USB-Mac data/fax modem One set of four plastic feet One modular telephone cable • On
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Chapter 2 - Quick Start Step 1: Assemble the Modem The only assembly required is to mount the feet on the bottom of the modem. Simply peel the four self-adhesive plastic feet off the backing strip and press them into the recesses on the bottom of the modem. Figure 2-1. Mounting the feet. 11
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MT5634ZBA-USB User Guide Step 2: Install the Software Note: You must have Mac OS 8.5 or later to perform this installation. If you need to upgrade, go to http://asu.info.apple.com/. Once you have done this, proceed with the installation that follows. Follow these steps to install the software on your computer. 1 Turn on your computer. 2 Insert the Installation CD. The Installation CD icon appears on the desktop. 3 Double click the CD icon. 4 Double click on Install MT5634ZBA-USB. The MT5634ZBA-U
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Chapter 2 - Quick Start Step 3: Connect the Modem to Your System Placing the modem in a convenient location, connect it to your computer’s USB port, to the telephone line, and, optionally, to your telephone. Figure 2-2 shows the connections.
TM Figure 2-2. MultiModemUSB Cabling (iMac ) Line Connection Plug one end of the line cable into the modem’s LINE jack*, and the other end into a phone line wall jack. Phone Connection For voice-only calls (optional), you can plug a
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MT5634ZBA-USB User Guide Step 4: Select the Modem 1 Click Apple ( ) menu | Control Panels | Modem. The Modem dialog box is displayed. 2 In the Connect via pull-down list, select MT5634ZBA-USB. 3 In the Setup group, select MT5634ZBA-USB from the Modem pull-down list. 4 Close the Modem dialog box, and click Save when prompted to save changes. Step 5: Test Your Modem If you already have an Internet account, the simplest way to test your modem is to try logging on to the Internet. If the modem does
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Chapter 3 - Features
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MT5634ZBA-USB User Guide What Can You Do with Your Modem? Your Multi-Tech modem is the gateway to the exciting world of telecommunications. You can use it to access commercial on-line information services such as CompuServe, America Online, Genie, and Prodigy. These services provide access to databases, encyclopedias, stock reports, news, weather, and shopping. They provide electronic mail (e-mail) links to subscribers of the same and other services. Public message areas called forums allow subs
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Chapter 3 - Features Fax Supports V.17, Group 3 fax communication standards, allowing it to communicate with other fax modems as well as with fax machines. Responds to EIA/TIA Class 1 and 2 fax commands. Sends and receives faxes from your computer at 14,400 bps, 9600 bps, 7200 bps, 4800 bps, 2400 bps, or 300 bps. Required Equipment In addition to the contents of your modem package, you need the following equipment. Computer Your modem can only be connected to a computer with a USB port. Te
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MT5634ZBA-USB User Guide Connections To use your modem, you must connect it to your computer (“USB”), to a telephone line (“LINE”), and optionally to a telephone set (“PHONE”).
Figure 3-1. USB and communications connectors. Connecting to the Computer (“USB”) Using a USB cable, connect the USB connector on the modem to a USB connector on the back of your computer*. * Note: Do not plug the modem into the USB port on you keyboard—this port is for low power devices such as a mouse. Co
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Chapter 3 - Features Front Panel Figure 3-3. Front panel The MT5634ZBA-USB has 6 LED indicators on the front panel that indicate status, configuration, and activity: TD Transmit Data. The TD LED flashes when the modem is transmitting data to another modem. RD Receive Data. The RD LED flashes when the modem is receiving data from another modem. CD Carrier Detect. The CD LED lights when the modem detects a valid carrier signal from another modem. It is on when the modem is communicating with the o
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