Multi-Tech Systems MT2834ZDX manual Introduction Installation, Getting Started, Safety Warnings

Chapter 1 – Introduction and Installation

Chapter 1 – Introduction and

Installation

Getting Started

This guide shows you step-by-step how to set up your Multi-Tech MT2834ZDX–Series modem.

For detailed information on how to install, test, and use your modem, see the User Guide, located on the MT2834ZDX system CD provided with your modem.

Safety Warnings

•Use this product only with UL- and CUL-listed computers (US).

•Never install phone wiring during a lightning storm.

•Never install a phone jack in a wet location unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.

•Never touch uninsulated phone wires or terminals unless the phone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

•Use caution when installing or modifying phone lines.

•Avoid using a phone during an electrical storm; there is a risk of electrical shock from lightning.

•Do not use a phone in the vicinity of a gas leak.

•To reduce the risk of fire, use only 26 AWG or larger telephone line cord.

We Supply

•The MT2834ZDX-Series data/fax modem

•A DC power supply module

•One set of four plastic feet

•One telephone cable

•A system CD containing modem drivers, the User Guide, Phone Tools (a data communications program), and Acrobat Reader

Features

The MT2834ZDX automatically adjusts to line conditions and to the capabilities of the modem it connects to, resulting in the highest transmission speed, the most accurate error correction, and the most efficient data compression possible for each connection. The MT2834ZDX follows the ITU-T V.34 specification for data rates as high as 28,800 bps over public telephone lines, while the MT2834ZDXb follows the most recent revision of the V.34 specification for data rates up to 33,600 bps. The MT2834ZDX’s features include:

•Support of data rates of 33,600 and 31,200 bps (ZDXb only), 28,800, 26,400, 24,000, 21,600, 19,200, 16,800, 14,400, 12,000, 9600, 7200, 4800, 2400, 1200, and 300 bps for communicating with older modems as well as with other V.34 modems.

•Automatic fallback to slower speeds in noisy line conditions and fall-forward to faster speeds as conditions improve.

•ITU-T V.42 LAP-M and MNP Classes 2–4 error correction.

•Data transfer rates up to 115,200 bps with V.42bis data compression.

•Serial port data rates adjustable to 115,200 bps.

•Autodial, redial, pulse (rotary) and touch-tone dial.

•Dial tone and busy signal detection for reliable call progress reporting.

•Compatibility with the standard AT command set used by most communication programs.

•Nonvolatile memory for storage of custom settings and two telephone numbers.

•Sends and receives faxes from your computer at 14,400, 9600, 4800, and 2400 bps.

•Responds to EIA TR29.2 Class 2 fax commands.

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