Chapter 2 – Installation

Installing Software

The wireless USB MultiModem drivers need to be installed in your computer’s program directory. The procedure differs depending on the operating system. This section provides installation procedures for Windows Operating Sytems (Win 98/ME/2000/2003/XP).

Linux Operating System drivers are also located on the CD in the Linux_Install directory.

Three install wizards guide you through the software Installation. In the following installation process, Part A prepares you for the software installation.

Part B installs the USB Driver.

Part C associates the PC port with the USB Driver, and finally Part D installs the modem .inf file.

Windows XP/2003

Part A: Preparing the Setup

CAUTION! DO NOT connect the MultiModem to the PC at this point. Follow the steps below in sequence. Premature connection of the USB cable will cause the installation to fail.

If you have already plugged in the USB cable prematurely, cancel out of the installation wizard and follow the instructions below.

1.Insert the MultiModem Product CD into your CDROM drive. Insertion of the product CD triggers the Autorun feature.

2.After a brief delay, the “MultiModem Setup – Welcome to” screen appears. Close the Welcome to screen.

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MTCBA-G-UF1, MTCBA-G-UF2 specifications

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