Chapter - 2 Hardware Installation

Hardware Installation - Introduction

This chapter describes how to install the MultiModemZPX hardware into your computer. Installing the MultiModemZPX consists of five steps:

1.Installing the modem in the computer.

2.Connecting the modem to the telephone line and, optionally, to an external speaker and microphone.

3.Installing the modem’s drivers.

4.Configuring your modem for country-specific operation.

5.Configuring your communications software.

Unpacking your MultiModemZPX

•One MultiModemZPX internal modem.

•One telephone cable.

•One MultiModemZPX CD, which includes modem drivers, the MultiModemZPX User Guide in Adobe .pdf format, PhoneTools (communications software), and Adobe Acrobat Reader.

•Quick Start Guide.

•One brochure with a warranty card.

If any item is missing, please contact Multi-Tech Systems or your dealer/distributor.

What You’ll Need

Before you start, make sure you have everything you need:

•The contents of your MultiModemZPX package.

•A PC with Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000 or Linux operating system installed.

•CD-ROM drive.

•An available16-bit ISA expansion slot.

•Tools to open your computer.

•Your PC manual.

•A nearby telephone line jack.

•An external speaker or headphone (optional).

•An external microphone (optional).

Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5634ZPX User Guide

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