2 Installation

Software Configuration

Communications software must be configured to work with the MultiModemZPX-PCI, your computer, and the remote system it is calling. Fortunately, most communications programs make the process easy by providing a default initialization string to your modem as well as defaults for most of the other required parameters. Some software programs allow you to select your modem type from a menu. With this method, initialization strings that correspond to a particular modem type can be selected to operate optimally with the software the modem is using.

Note: Refer to your respective software manuals for further information on your communications software.

Other software programs require you to enter an initialization string in the software modem setup screen. If this is the requirement in your software application, enter the following command string to initialize your modem: AT&F<cr>. This setting configures your modem to operate with defaults set at the facotry. These settings work well with most software packages.

Testing Data Functions

You can test the MultiModemZPX-PCI’s data functions by using HyperTerminal to call the Multi-Tech Bulletin Board System (BBS) and to download a file.

1.Select Start, Programs, Accessories, and then HyperTerminal.

2.Start HyperTerminal by double-clicking the Hypertrm icon. HyperTerminal asks for the name of the connection.

3.Type Multi-Tech BBS in the Name text box and click OK.

4.In North America, type 800 in the Area Code box and 392-2432in the Phone Number box. Local and international users, type 612 in the Area Code box and 785-3702in the Phone Number box.

5.Verify that the appropriate model number (e.g., Multi-Tech MT5634ZPX-PCI) for the modem is selected in the Connect Using drop-down list box. Then click OK.

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