Multi-Tech Systems MT5634ZPX-V.92-ISA manual Download the Upgrade File, Install the Flash Wizard

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Appendix B - Updating Your Modem Firmware

Step 3: Download the Upgrade File

At Multi-Tech’s Support web page, follow the links to the modem firmware page. Locate the entry for your modem model and click on the upgrade file name to begin downloading the file to a temporary directory on your hard disk.

Step 4: Install the Flash Wizard

Install the Flash Wizard upgrade utility from the MT5634ZPX-V92 CD.

1.Insert the MT5634ZPX-V92 CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.

2.When the Autorun menu appears, click Utilities.

3.From the Select Utility Program dialog box, select Flash Wizard. Click OK.

4.The Welcome dialog box displays.

5.Before continuing with the firmware update, exit all Windows programs. Click Cancel to quit Setup if you need to close other Windows programs. Close any programs that are running and restart the update Wizard. When you are ready to proceed, click Next> to continue.

6.The Choose Destination Location dialog box displays. You may click Browse and select another folder if you do not want to use the default installation path. Remember the location of the destination folder; you’ll need to copy the firmware .Hex file to the same location before using the Flash Wizard to update your modem. Destination Folder _____________________

Click Next>.

7.When the program finishes copying files to your computer, the Setup Complete dialog box displays indicating that you must restart your computer before using the program.

8.Select Yes, then Finish to restart your system.

Note: You must restart your computer to finish the Flash Wizard installation

Step 5: Extract the Upgrade Files

1.When the system restarts, move the upgrade file (downloaded from the web site) to the Flash Wizard utility directory on your computer’s hard drive.

2.In Windows, double-click the self-extracting update file. The extracted files include the .HEX file used to update your modem.

Step 6: Document Your Stored Parameters

Before you flash your modem it is important that you record the parameters that are currently stored in your modem so you can reprogram it after flashing.

1.Run your favorite terminal program.

2.In the program’s terminal window, type AT&V and press Enter to list your modem’s current parameters.

3.Record your parameters by saving the screens and sending them to your printer.

4.Close the terminal program.

Step 7: Upgrade the Modem’s Firmware

CAUTION: If you are using Windows NT, you must disable Windows RAS and Microsoft Fax Service before upgrading the modem’s firmware.

To disable RAS and your Fax service (Windows NT Only):

Click Start Settings Control Panel, then double-clickServices. Select Remote Access Server and click Startup.... Select Manual as the Start Up Type and click OK.

If you are using a Fax service in NT, change its Start Up Type to Manual.

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Contents User Guide Internal ISAData / Fax ModemMultiModemZPX User Guide Contents Appendix D Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Weee Introduction General features DataManual Organization Technical Specifications Modem CompatibilityCommand Buffer Safety Warnings What You Will NeedWe supply You supplyDetermine System Resources MultiModemZPX User Guide Installation MultiModemZPX User Guide Installation Configure Jumpers Install the Modem into Your ComputerRun Add Hardware Wizard Run Add Modem Wizard Query ModemConnect Your Modem to the Telephone Line MT5634ZPX Internal ISA ModemConfigure the Modem for Your Country AT CommandsData Communications Software Global Wizard UtilityTesting Your Modem Testing Data FunctionsTesting Fax Functions Operating Your MultiModemZPXRemote Configuration Basic ProcedureOther Methods for Accessing Microsoft Fax Setup Changing the Setup PasswordChanging the Remote Escape Character AT Commands Fax CommandsInitial Checklist Common ProblemsModem does not respond to commands Modem dials but cannot make a connection Modem disconnects while online Modem cannot connect when answering File transfer appears slower than it shouldData is being lost Garbage characters display on the monitorWarranty, Service, and Tech Support WarrantyOnline Warranty Registration Repair Procedures for International DistributorsService Canadian CustomersInternational Customers outside U.S.A. and Canada Replacement Parts Technical SupportInternet Sites International DistributorsAppendix a Regulatory Compliance FCC Part 68 TelecomFCC Part Fax Branding StatementCanadian Limitations Notice EMC, Safety, and R&TTE Directive Compliance Industry CanadaInternational Modem Restrictions New Zealand Telecom Warning Notice Upgrade Overview Appendix B Updating Your Modem’s Firmware IntroductionIdentify the Modem Firmware Identify the Current Firmware VersionDownload the Upgrade File Install the Flash WizardExtract the Upgrade Files Upgrade the Modem’s FirmwareUsing the Flash Wizard Restore Your ParametersAppendix C Ascii Conversion Chart Code HEX DECAppendix D Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment Weee MultiModemZPX User Guide Glossary MultiModemZPX User Guide Glossary MultiModemZPX User Guide Glossary MultiModemZPX User Guide Glossary No Entries MultiModemZPX User Guide Glossary MultiModemZPX User Guide Glossary MultiModemZPX User Guide Glossary MultiModemZPX User Guide Glossary MultiModemZPX User Guide Glossary Index XON/XOFF
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