Preparing for Operation

326XFAST V.34 and 326XFAST-SDC Notes

The information in this section applies when operating at the higher DTE rates available with the 326XFAST V.34 and 326XFAST-SDC Series Modems.

•If the communications software package supports the higher terminal rates available with these modems, and you want to use the package’s auto dial or auto answer features, set the modem’s DTE Rate (TERMINAL OPT’S category) to that of the package.

•Some communications packages do not let you select the higher rates available with the 326XFAST V.34 modem while using the package’s auto dial or auto answer functions. To take advantage of the higher DTE rates, do the following:

a)Set the package for Direct or Terminal mode.

b)Select the higher speed of the package.

c)Set the modem’s DTE Rate to match the package’s set speed.

d)Use the AT command set to establish the connection.

•Some file transfer protocols offered by a communications package may not operate properly when DTE Rate is greater than 38.4 kbps, because some serial ports cannot sustain data transmission at these rates.

Configuring the Modem

If the Communications Software and Modem Do Not

Operate...

If, after following the suggestions in this section, you cannot get the communications software package and modem to operate, refer to Chapter 6, Troubleshooting Guide. If you still cannot get the communications software package and modem to operate, contact your software vendor for assistance.

The procedures in this chapter assume that you are installing the modem for the first time. If you want to reinstall the modem, perform the procedure(s) below to reinitialize the modem’s memory. NOTE: Reinitializing modem memory sets modem parameter options back to factory defaults (Option Set 1) and deletes stored telephone numbers from memory.