Chapter 2 – Installation

Using the Global Wizard

The Global Wizard configuration utility is recommended for computers running in Windows. The Wizard can configure your modem for a specific country or region with just a few mouse clicks.

1.Insert the MultiModem II CD into the CD-ROM drive. The Autorun dialog box appears.

2.Click Initial Setup and Country or Region Selection. The Global Wizard dialog box appears. Click Next.

3.The Global Wizard searches for your modem and identifies it. Click Next after your modem is identified.

4.Select the country or region in which the modem will be used. Click Next.

5.Review your choice. If it is correct, click Next to configure the modem.

6.When the Global Wizard announces that the parameters have been set, click Finish to exit.

Using AT Commands

If you are comfortable using AT commands, you can use them to configure your modem. You must enter these commands in your communication program's terminal window. You can use a communication program such as PhoneTools. See Step 4 below.

How to Change the Country/Region Code

1.View the list of available country/region codes to find your country/region code by executing the command AT +GCI? <CR>

Note: A list of country/region codes is also available on the Multi-Tech Web site at: http://www.multitech.com/PRODUCTS/Info/approvals

2.Set and save the code by executing the following command: AT+GCI=nn <CR> (where nn is the country/region code).

3.OK displays.

4.The code then displays.

How to Verify the Code

Type AT+GCI?<CR>

or you can use this command:

ATI5<CR>

Example

1.Type AT+GCI=B5<CR> to set B5 as your country/region code.

2.Type AT+GCI?<CR> or ATI5<CR> to verify that B5 was set.

B5 indicates the configuration is set for any B5 country such as Canada and the United States.

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MT5600BA-V92 specifications

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