Motorola 326X V.34, and V.32bis manual Using the Modem with a PC and Async Communications Software

Using the Modem with a PC and Async Communications

Software

When using the modem with a PC, you need communications or terminal emulation software. Communications software acts as an interface—with pull-down menus or graphics—between your PC and modem, allowing you to perform modem opera- tions from your PC.

It is unlikely that you will use AT commands directly to configure and test the modem. Some communications software, however, may not support all of the modem’s configuration options or may require you to issue commands to the modem directly.

Communications software packages that directly support the modem (where Codex 3260 Modem or Motorola 3260 Modem is a selection within the package) support the industry standard commands (AT, AT&) and the Motorola-enhanced commands (AT*), making more knowledge of AT command syntax unnecessary.

Communications software packages that offer a Hayes-Compatibleselection do not support Motorola-enhanced commands: (AT*). In this case, you may enter AT* commands yourself, if required by your application.

Where Do I Go from Here?

?	If your communications software package supports a 3260 Modem (or a comparable
	3260 selection), refer to:

• Chapter 4, the “Communications Software Package Operating Notes” section.

•Chapter 4, the “Configuration Option Sets” section.

•Appendix A to change configuration options. The Reference Card shows the complete menu structure.

If your package does not support all of the modem’s configuration options, or requires you to issue AT commands to the modem directly, refer to:

•Chapter 5 to learn AT command syntax.

•Chapter 6 to resolve problems that you have isolated to the modem.

•Communications software documentation.

If your package supports a Hayes-Compatibleselection, refer to:

•Chapter 4, the “Communications Software Package Operating Notes” section.

•Chapter 5 to learn AT command syntax.

•For AT * configuration settings, refer to:

—Chapter 4, the “Configuration Option Sets” section.

—Appendix A to change configuration options. The Reference Card shows the complete menu structure.

•Chapter 6 to resolve problems that you have isolated to the modem.

Getting Started

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