Multi Tech Equipment GPRS USB manual Install the Modem Driver, Introduction

Chapter 3 – Using Your Wireless Modem

Step 6 – Install the Modem Driver

Introduction

Compatibility: This wireless MultiModem is compatible with Windows Operating Systems 2000/2003/XP and Linux.

Windows Drivers: The wireless MultiModem USB driver must be installed in your computer’s program directory. The procedure differs depending on the operating system and how it is set up. The drivers are located on the MultiModem CD.

Linux Drivers: Linux Operating System drivers are also located on the CD in the Linux directory. Refer to the Readme file (also in the Linux directory) for the correct driver file and installation guide for your distribution/version of Linux.

Overview of Windows Driver Installation: Three install wizards guide you through the software Installation in this order:

•Part A installs the USB Driver.

•Part B associates the PC port with the USB Driver, and finally

•Part C installs the modem .inf file.

Installing the Modem Driver in Windows XP/2003

This installation assumes a Windows XP or Windows 2003 operating system. Windows XP/2003 are identical in the methods they use for installing modem drivers.

Part A for Windows XP/2003: Installing the USB Driver

1.Connect the USB cable between the MultiModem and the PC.

2.Insert the MultiModem CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD uses the Autorun feature, and after a brief delay, the MultiModem Setup – Welcome screen appears. Close the Welcome screen.

In some situations the operating system will display a Found New Hardware Wizard screen and asks you: Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software?

Select No, not this time. Then click Next.

3.The Found New Hardware Wizard screen now displays the TUSB3410 Serial Port device. This is the first of three New Hardware Wizards that will appear.

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