Chapter 1 – Introduction and Installation
Modem Installation
Step 1: Attach the Self-Adhesive Feet
The modem comes with a set of
Step 2: Connect the Modem to Your System
Turn off your computer. Place the modem in a convenient location, and then connect it to your computer’s serial port, the phone line, AC power, and your phone.
RS232 Connection
Plug one end of the serial cable into the RS232 connector on the modem, and the other end into a serial port connector on your computer, such as COM1 or COM2.
LINE Connection
Plug one end of the phone cable into the MT2834ZDX’s LINE jack and the other end into a phone line wall jack.
Note: The LINE jack is not interchangeable with the PHONE jack. Do not plug the phone into the LINE jack or the line cable into the PHONE jack.
PHONE Connection
You may optionally plug a telephone into the PHONE jack. This jack is provided as a convenience; you may also plug a telephone into a duplex jack inserted into your wall jack.
POWER Connection
Plug the power supply module into an AC power outlet or power strip. Plug the power supply’s cable into the POWER jack on the modem.
Note: Use only the power supply supplied with the MT2834ZDX. Use of any other power supply will void the warranty and could damage the modem.
Power-On Test
Test the modem by turning it on (a power on/off switch is located on the right side). When you apply power, the modem performs a diagnostic
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