Multi Tech Equipment MTA128ST manual Configuration Utilities, Introduction, Before You Start

Configuration Utilities

Chapter 3: Configuration Utilities

Introduction

You can configure the MTA128ST/NT to match your ISDN service and the remote terminal adapter (TA) with any of four methods listed below:

•ISDN TA Configuration Utility

This configuration utility is recommended for computers running Windows 98/NT/ME operating systems. Because it is a software-based utility, you can use it to create and store as many configurations as you want.

•Con figMenu

This firmware-based configuration utility is recommended for computers running other OS with terminal capabilities. To run it, you must have a VT100/ANSI-compatible terminal or a data communication program that includes VT100/ANSI terminal emulation.

•Windows Dial-Up Networking

With Dial-Up Networking you can gain access to shared information on another computer, even if your computer is not on a network. The computer you are dialing in to must be set up as a network server for you to use its shared resources. Windows includes a remote-node client called Dial-Up Networking (DUN). The MTA128ST/NT can be configured to communicate using this utility.

•AT Commands

If you prefer using AT commands or want to fine tune the operation of your TA, configure your TA by using AT commands and S-registers much as you would configure an analog modem. You must enter these commands in your data communication program’s terminal mode. For more information see ST and NT AT command documents included on this CD.

Before You Start

Whatever method you use to configure your TA, consider your network and call control configuration choices and COM port settings beforehand listed below and record your choices. Refer to them during the configuration procedure. Before you begin, verify your switch type and TEI with your local ISDN provider and have that information readily available

Network Configuration

Network Switch Type _________________________________

Select the network switch type your ISDN service provider uses at its local central office. You can set the MTA128ST/NT to NET3 (DSS1), VN4, INS64, U.S. NI-1, AT&T 5ESS, or DMS-100. If you don’t know the switch type, get the information from your ISDN service provider.

AT command: !C0....

Data TEI ___________________________________________

Data TEI is the TEI assigned to the data channel. You can select Auto TEI, a fixed TEI, or Disable. A TEI (terminal endpoint identifier) is a number used by the central office switch to uniquely identify each device connected to the network. When it uses dynamic TEI assignments (Auto TEI), the central office switch assigns a TEI each time the TA connects to the network. However, the ISDN service provider may assign a fixed TEI at subscription time, in which case you must configure the TA with the fixed TEI number. You also can disable the channel, which may be useful when multiple TAs are attached to a network terminator bus.

AT command: !D3....

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