Multi-Tech Systems BA-Series manual Installing Data Communications Software

MultiModemBA User Guide

3Connect the modem to a dial-up line by attaching the RJ-11 telephone cord (provided with your unit) to the LINE connector on the modem and to a dial-up wall jack. Refer to Figure 2-2.

PHONE	LINE		EIA RS232C
			ON
		VOLUME	OFF
			POWER

Figure 2-2. MultiModemBA/BAI Connections

4Attach the EIA RS-232Cconnector on the modem to the serial port on your computer or terminal with an RS-232 (or V.24) cable (you supply). Refer to Figure 2-2.

5To connect a telephone set to the modem (optional) plug one end of an RJ-11 phone cord into the PHONE connector on the modem, and plug the other end into your telephone. Refer to Figure 2-2.

6Attach the AC Power transformer provided with your unit to the POWER connector on the modem and to a live AC outlet. Refer to Figure 2-2.

Note: Only apply power to the modem using the power transformer provided with your unit. Use of a power supply not designed for your unit could result in damage to your modem and will void the warranty.

7Apply power to the unit by setting the ON/OFF switch at the rear of the modem to the ON (Up) position. Refer to Figure 2-2.

2.3Installing Data Communications Software

Data communications software is designed to send and receive messages. Multi-Tech includes a data communications software program, PhoneTools, with your modem. However, the modem will work with any data communications software.

To install PhoneTools, insert the PhoneTools CD in you CD-ROM drive and click the PhoneTools icon. You will be asked to choose your language. The software will then automatically load onto your PC.

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