
User Guide
Connections
To use your modem, you must connect it to your computer (“RS232”), to a telephone line (“LINE”), and to a power source (“PWR”). The North Ameri- can model can also be connected directly to a telephone set (“PHONE”).
PWR | RS232 | PHONE LINE |
Figure 3-1. Power and communications connectors.
For voice mail or speakerphone use, the MT5634ZBAV model can op- tionally be connected to a microphone and an external speaker.
OFF ON
SPKR MIC
Figure 3-2. MT5634ZBAV speaker and microphone connectors.
Connecting to the Computer (“RS232”)
Using a matching serial cable, connect the RS232 connector on the modem to one of the serial port connectors on the back of your comput- er. On a PC, there are usually two serial ports named “COM1” and “COM2.” COM1 typically uses a
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