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 DB-9 connector, whereas COM2 may use a DB-25 connector. Most Apple Macintosh computers use round mini-DIN-8 connectors for the serial ports. Choose the one marked with the icon of a telephone; the Macintosh gives priority to that port and will not interrupt your communications link. Be sure to tighten the mounting screws on the DB connectors.

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