2 Quick Start

To see what UART your serial port uses if you have Windows 3.1x, in Program Manager select File Run, type MSD, and press ENTER. Select COM Ports to see the UART type. If you have Windows 95 or 98, select Start Settings Control Panel, and double-click on the Modems icon. In the Modems Properties dialog box, click the Diagnostics tab, click the port the modem is connected to, and click More Info to see the UART type. Note that both programs will identify a 14550 UART as an 8250A UART. If you have an 80386 or later computer, your UART is most likely a 14550 or 16550AFN.

7.If the software has an autobaud selection, make sure it is disabled. Autobaud applies only to older modems, and can cause problems if enabled.

8.If the software allows you to edit the no-connect messages (NO CARRIER, BUSY, NO ANSWER, NO DIALTONE), make sure there is no space between DIAL and TONE in NO DIALTONE.

9.Refer to the software manual or online help for other configuration choices; in most cases you can accept the default values.

Step 4: Call the Multi-Tech BBS

You can test the modem’s data functions by calling the Multi-Tech bulletin board system (BBS) and downloading REGISTER.DOC, if you have Microsoft Word 6.0 or later, or REGISTER.TXT if you do not.

Trio DataComm

1.Click Start; then choose Programs, Trio Applications, and Trio Datafax.

2.Click the DataComm button. Trio DataComm starts.

3.In the Trio Datacomm File menu, click Access Phonebook. The Dialing Directory opens.

4.In the Dialing Directory, click New Entry. The Edit/Create Host Information dialog box opens.

5.In the Name box, type Multi-Tech BBS and click OK.

6.In the Primary number box, type 800-392-2432if you are in North America. Type 612-785-3702if you are a local or international user.

7.In the Country box, select the United States.

8.Select Dial First Digit and Dial Prefix as necessary.

9.Click OK to exit the Edit/Create Host Information dialog box.

10.In the Dialing Directory, dial the Multi-Tech BBS by double-clicking its entry.

11.When the BBS welcome screen appears, type your first name, last name, and password following the prompts. If you are a first-time caller, the BBS asks if your name is spelled correctly. If you answer Y, a questionnaire appears. You must complete the questionnaire to use the BBS on your first call.

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