Actiontec electronic V.90 manual

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2 T able of Contents Do This First ................................................................................................................. 3 For W indows 3.1X Installation .............................................................................. 3 For W indows 95/98 Installation .......................................................[...]

3 Do This First Please read the following tips carefully before attempting to install your new modem. For W INDOWS 3.1 I NST ALLA TION  Because W indows 3.1 and 3.1 1 are not Plug-N-Play operating systems, it is suggested that you do not rely on the Plug-N-Play capabilities of your com- puter to automatically configure the modem. Instead, manual[...]

4 For W INDOWS 95/98 I NST ALLA TION  If you are replacing an existing modem in your computer system with this modem, be sure to remove all other modem drivers. Go to: Start-Settings- Control Panel and double-click on the System icon. Select the Device Man- ager tab. Double-click on the Modems icon in the device tree to show the modems installed[...]

5  (Note: If you are using the default Play-N-Play jumper settings and not manu- ally configuring the COM Port and IRQ jumpers, the following step may be skipped. Refer back to this area only if Plug-N-Play cannot successfully con- figure your modem.) The modem will need one IRQ (interrupt) and one COM Port to function. T o check for any availab[...]

6 Go to your system BIOS Setup routine and find the Plug-N-Play settings. These settings can be found within the Advanced , PNP/PCI Configuration , or Plug and Play Configuration sections depending on the BIOS Manufac- turer . Next, verify that one free IRQ has been set so that the ISA bus has access to it (some BIOS dont allow individual select[...]

7 consult your computer  s user manual. Be sure to Save the settings befor e exiting the BIOS Setup. The computer will then reboot. Set your modem s jumpers to COM 2 - IRQ 3. (See Jumper Settings in the Installing the Mo- dem section for jumper setting diagrams.)  Y ou are now ready to install the modem. Proceed to the next section. Instal[...]

8 Jumper Block JP2 is used to select the IRQ (interrupt request) settings for the modem. Figure 4: below details the possible selections. Figur e 4: JP2 IRQ (interrupt request) Options HARDW ARE INST ALLATION 1. T urn off the computer and all peripheral devices connected to it. 2. Unplug the computer power cord from the wall receptacle. 3. Remove t[...]

9 5. Firmly , but gently , insert the modem into the available 16-bit expansion slot. Ensure that the card is seated properly before securing it with the screw re- moved in Step 4, as shown in the following diagram: Fig. 6: Installing The Modem 6. Put the chassis cover back on the computer . 7. Be sure that all power switches are in the OFF positio[...]

10 CONNECTING DEVICES TO THE MODEM Fig.7: Connecting Devices On the rear panel of your modem are input jacks to connect devices to the modem. As shown in the diagram, there are jacks for connection to a phone and to a phone line . The connector labeled Line ( T elco ) is meant to be connected to a standard analog phone line. T o help reduce the loa[...]

11 Step 5 Click OK to copy the W ave Device .INF file from the A: drive to the hard drive. Step 6 T o determine what COM port and IRQ is assigned to the modem in W in- dows 95, click on the Modems icon in Contr ol Panel and select the Diagnostic tab. Click on the COM Port icon and then on the Mor e Info button to view the modem properties. CONFIGU[...]

12 diskette or CD-ROM into the appropriate drive. Click Next> . Step 3 W indows will show a screen asking  What do you want W indows to do? . Select:  sear ch for the best driver for your device.  Click Next> . Step 4 A search screen will display options to do your search. Put a check on Floppy disk drives and CD-ROM drive .[...]

13 Step 1 Reboot the computer and log in to W indows NT 4.00. Step 2 Go to: Start-Settings-Control Panel and double-click on the Modems icon. At the Modems Pr operties dialog box, click Add . Step 3 An Install New Modem window should appear . Allow W indows NT to detect your modem. Click on the Next> button. Step 4 If a modem is found, W indows [...]

14 Installing and Configuring Communications Software If your modem came with a communications software package, it is strongly rec- ommended that you use this software for your modem. It s default installation parameters have been specially configured to work with this modem. The Users Guide for this program can be found inside the modem packag[...]

15 T r oubleshooting Most problems encountered during the W indows 95/98/NT installation process are a result of inadequate system resources. If you skipped some of the recom- mended preinstallation procedures outlined in the Do This First section, return to the beginning of that section and carefully follow all steps outlined for the operat- ing s[...]

16 sour ces tab and read the Conflicting Device List . If a conflict is present, uncheck the box Use automatic settings and select a configuration that does not cause conflicts. Manually change the IRQ settings if needed (see your W indows 95 on-line help file for a more detailed discussion on changing these settings). Click on the OK button.[...]

17 COM Ports, one LPT port, keyboard, and a mouse. Each of these de- vices require at least one IRQ (interrupt) in order to function. Some models of sound card require three interrupts. It is little wonder that when it comes time to install a modem, there is nothing left. The addition of special purpose peripherals (SCSI, Network cards, etc.) makes[...]

18 Common Pr oblems : No Dialtone Error Make sure you have connected the phone cable into the right connector on the back of the modem. See Figure 7: Connecting Devices . Y ou may have too many devices connected to the phone line. Remove all other equipment. Y our modem may not recognize overseas dialtone. Use A TX0 to have the modem ignore (not lo[...]

19 The number you are calling may not support V .90 protocols. Some ISP s ( I nternet S ervice P roviders) have special numbers that you must call to connect to V .90. Contact your service provider and ask if the number you are calling supports V .90 connections to their service. Check the maximum speed setting in the Modem Properties window . G[...]

20 Appendix A: A T Command Set A T Commands A T commands are issued to the modem to control the modems operation and software configuration. A T commands can only be entered while the modem is in command mode. The format for entering A T commands is: TYPE: A TXn where X is the A T command, and n is the specific value for that command. PRESS: Ent[...]

21 TYPE: A TSn?<enter> where n is the register number . T o modify the value of an S-register: TYPE: A TSn = r<enter> where n is the register number , and r is the new register value. Common A T Commands and S Registers The following are some common A T Commands. If you require a complete listing of the A T Command and S Register option[...]

22 This command controls whether or not the characters entered from your computer keyboard are echoed back to your monitor while the modem is in command mode. E0: Disables echo to the computer . E1: Enables echo to the computer (default). Fn On-line Data Character Echo Command This command determines if the modem will echo data from the DTE. F0: On[...]

23 Mn Monitor Speaker Mode This command turns the speaker on or off. M0: The speaker is off. M1: The speaker is on until the modem detects the carrier signal (default). M2: The speaker is always on when modem is off-hook. M3: The speaker is on until the carrier is detected, except while dialing. On Return On-line to Data Mode O0: Instructs the mode[...]

24 V1: Displays result codes as text (default). Wn Result Code Option W0: CONNECT result code reports DTE (modem to computer) speed. W1: CONNECT result code reports DTE speed. W2: CONNECT result code reports DCE (modem to modem) speed. W3: CONNECT result code reports DTE speed and information on error cor- rection and data compression. W4: Reports [...]

25 &F Load Factory Settings This command loads the configuration stored and programmed at the factory . This operation replaces all of the command options and the S-register settings in the active configuration with factory values. &F: Recall factory setting as active configuration. (default) &Gn V .22bis Guard T one Control This comman[...]

26 &S1: DSR comes on when establishing a connection and when carrier is lost. &Vn V iew Active Configuration and Stor ed Profile This command is used to display the active profiles. &V0: V iew stored profile 0. &V1: V iew stored profile 1. &V3: V iew relay and general-purpose input-output status. &Wn Store Curr ent Configura[...]

27 %G0: Disabled. %G1: Enabled. -Cn Data Calling T one Data Calling T one is a tone of certain frequency and cadence as specified in V .25 which allows remote Data/F AX/V oice discrimination. The frequency is 1300 Hz with a cadence of .5 s on and 2 s off. -CO: Disabled. -C1: Enabled. (default) -C2: Enable V .8 and 1300 Hz calling tone. +MS=m Modula[...]

28 <min rate> This entry specifies the lowest data transfer rate which the modem may establish a connection. <max rate> This parameter specifies the highest speed at which the modem may establish a connection. S0 Number of Rings to Auto-answer The modem automatically goes off-hook and initiates a data mode-answer mode handshake after de[...]

29 Range: 0-127 Default: 8 S6 W ait Befor e Blind Dialing The value of S6 specifies the amount of time that must elapse after the modem goes off-hook before the modem starts dialing the telephone number . The modem waits for at least 2 seconds before dialing even if the register is set for a value less than two. Range: 2-255 Default: 2 S7 W ait for[...]

30 Default: 50 (1 second) S25 Detect DTR Change S25 defines the minimum amount of time that DTR has to remain of f before the modem performs the function specified by the &Dn command. A change in DTR that persists for a shorter time than that specified will be ignored by the modem. Range: 1-255 1/100 of a second Default: 5 (1/20 of a second) S3[...]

31 Appendix B: Communications Regulations FCC REGULA TIONS The following statements are provided in accordance with the Federal Communi- cations Commission (FCC) regulations. Please read these statements carefully before installing your modem. FCC P ART 68 REQUIREMENTS This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. On the bottom of this equ[...]

32 DECLARA TION of CONFORMITY 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 instal- lation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency e[...]

33 CANADIAN DEP AR TMENT OF COMMUNICA TIONS (CDOC): Requirements for End Users: Notice: The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies certified equipment. This certification means the equip- ment meets certain telecommunications network requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user  s satisfa[...]