Multitech MT5600BAV.90, MT5600BAV.92, MT5600BLV.90 manual Menu Options, Status

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Chapter 3 - Using the Front Panel

Menu Options

This section describes important LCD screens and options. Many, but by no means all, of the options have AT command equivalents.

Status

Status screens display the current status of the modem. Though limb changes are automatic, certain options can be selected by pressing the ◊ button.

STATUS = IDLE. The modem is ready but inactive. This screen appears when the modem is first turned on, and is the starting point for accessing all other screens. Three options are available from this screen by pressing the ◊ button:

MANUAL ORIG.? Places the modem in originate mode for the time specified by register S7. Use this option to connect to a remote modem by manually dialing the number on a phone connected to the local modem. When the remote modem answers, press the Enter button to establish a connection with the remote modem. You can also use this option to temporarily place the modem in originate mode for back-to-back testing.

MANUAL ANSWER? Places the modem in answer mode for the time specified by register S7. You can use this option to tempo- rarily place the modem in answer mode for back-to-back testing.

BUSY OUT MODEM? Takes the modem out of service by put- ting it into an off-hook state so that a calling modem receives a busy signal.

MODEM BUSIED OUT. Shows that the modem is busied out.

To return the modem to normal service, press ◊, Enter.

STATUS = ONLINE. The modem is connected to another modem. Two options are available from this screen by pressing the ◊ button:

Connect Status. Shows the connect speed, connection type, and error correction being used.

DISCONNECT? Press the Enter button to force the modem to hang up. Same as the ATH command.

RINGING. A remote modem or caller is attempting to establish a connection. One option is available from this screen by pressing the ◊ button:

MANUAL ANSWER? Forces the modem to answer the phone. You can use this option to establish a connection if autoanswer is turned off (S0=0). Same as the ATA command.

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Contents MT5600BA/BL Series MT5600BA-V.92 MT5600BA-V.90 MT5600BL-V.90Revision Date Description Table of Contents Contents Features Description and FeaturesProduct Description Safety Warnings Installation Connect the Modem to Your SystemConnect the Phone to the Modem Optional Install the Modem Driver Removing an Old Modem DriverCountry Code Configuration MT5600BA-V.92 OnlyInstall Phone Tools Modem Configuration Using the Front PanelLED Indicators Option Selection Liquid Crystal Display LCDMenu Structure Menu Overview TwigsStatus Trunk Basic Options Trunk From previous Advanced Options Trunk Advanced Options Trunk Remote Configuration Options Trunk Diagnostic Options TrunkPhone Number Memory Options Trunk Caller ID Options TrunkMenu Options StatusBasic Options Using the Front Panel Advanced Options Using the Front Panel Diagnostic Options Remote Configuration OptionsPhone Number Memory Options Caller ID Options Two-Wire Setup Leased-Line OperationFour-Wire Setup Dial Backup and Leased-Line Restoral Dial Backup and Leased Line Restoral SetupLeased Line Operation Remote Configuration Changing the Remote Escape Character Setup Procedures Callback SecurityAssigning Callback Passwords Front Panel MethodAssigning Callback Phone Numbers Calling Procedure Callback Security Commands Callback Enable/DisableCallback Assignments Form Troubleshooting None of the Indicators LightModem Does Not Respond to Commands Modem Cannot Connect When Dialing Modem Disconnects While Online File Transfer Is Slower Than It Should Be Modem Cannot Connect When AnsweringData Is Being Lost Modem Doesn’t Work with Caller ID There Are Garbage Characters on the MonitorFax and Data Software Can’t Run at the Same Time Appendix a Regulatory Compliance FCC Part 68 TelecomFax Branding Statement Canadian Limitations NoticeInternational Modem Restrictions EMC, Safety, and R&TTE Directive ComplianceNew Zealand Telecom Warning Notice South African Notice Appendix B Technical Specifications Modem CompatibilityTransmission Level Appendix C Warranty, Service, Technical Support Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Warranty & Repairs PoliciesOnline Warranty Registration Service Repair Procedures for International DistributorsReplacement Parts International Customers outside U.S.A. and CanadaTechnical Support Internet SitesIntroduction Upgrade OverviewAppendix D Upgrading the Firmware Identify the Modem FirmwareExtract the Upgrade Files Download the Upgrade FileIdentify the Current Firmware Version Restore Your Parameters Upgrade the Modem’s FirmwareClear Your Stored Paramenters Appendix E Installing a Modem Under Linux Using the Modem to Call the Internet Appendix F Pin Descriptions RS-232 Pin DescriptionsRS-232 Cable Pinouts RDLLeased Line Pinouts Fig. F-3. Macintosh cableIndex Index