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Menu Options

Chapter 3 - Using the Front Panel

Menu Options

This section describes important LCD screens and options. Many, but by no means all, of the options have AT command equivalents.

Status

Status screens display the current status of the modem. Though limb changes are automatic, certain options can be selected by pressing the Æ button.

STATUS = IDLE. The modem is ready but inactive. This screen appears when the modem is first turned on, and is the starting point for accessing all other screens. Three options are available from this screen by pressing the Æ button:

MANUAL ORIG.? Places the modem in originate mode for the time specified by register S7. Use this option to connect to a remote modem by manually dialing the number on a phone connected to the local modem. When the remote modem answers, press the Enter button to establish a connection with the remote modem. You can also use this option to temporarily place the modem in originate mode for back-to-back testing.

MANUAL ANSWER? Places the modem in answer mode for the time specified by register S7. You can use this option to temporarily place the modem in answer mode for back-to-back testing.

BUSY OUT MODEM? Takes the modem out of service by putting it into an off-hook state so that a calling modem receives a busy signal.

MODEM BUSIED OUT. Shows that the modem is busied out. To return the modem to normal service, press Æ, Enter.

STATUS = ONLINE. The modem is connected to another modem. Two options are available from this screen by pressing the Æ button:

Connect Status. Shows the connect speed, connection type, and error correction being used.

DISCONNECT? Press the Enter button to force the modem to hang up. Same as the ATH command.

RINGING. A remote modem or caller is attempting to establish a connection. One option is available from this screen by pressing the Æ button:

MANUAL ANSWER? Forces the modem to answer the phone. You can use this option to establish a connection if autoanswer is turned off (S0=0). Same as the ATA command.

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Data/Fax Modem User Guide MT5600BA/BL SeriesMT5600BA-V.92 MT5600BA-V.90 MT5600BL-V.90 Trademarks MultiModemII User GuideRecord of Revisions Patents Table of Contents Table of ContentsMultiModemII User Guide None of the Indicators Light Features Chapter 1 - Description and FeaturesAbout AT Commands Product Description Safety Warnings Connect the Modem to Your PC Connect theTwo-Wire Leased LineStep 1 - Connect the Modem to Your System Connect the Modem to the Telephone Line Dialup Connection Power-On Test Connect the Four-Wire Leased LineConnect the Modem to the AC Power Outlet Connect the Phone to the Modem Optional Installing the Modem Driver for Windows NT Step 2 - Install the Modem DriverInstalling the Modem Driver for Windows 98/Me/2000 XP Removing an Old Modem Driver Using the Global Wizard Step 3 - Setting Your Country or Region CodeUsing the LCD Panel MT5600BA-V.92 Only How to Change the Country/Region Code Step 4 - Install PhoneToolsUsing AT Commands How to Verify the Code Modem Configuration Chapter 3 - Using the Front PanelLED Indicators Option Selection Liquid Crystal Display LCDMenu Structure Limbs Menu OverviewTrunks Branches Status Trunk Limbs Twigs Branches Basic Options TrunkLimbs Twigs Basic Options Trunk, continued Continued from previous page Advanced Options Trunk Advanced Options Trunk, continued Diagnostic Options Trunk Remote Configuration Options TrunkLimb Phone Number Memory Options Trunk Caller ID Options Trunk Menu Options Status Basic Options ASYNC, NORM? Normal asynchronous transmission using the Advanced Options VIEW S-REGISTER SETTINGS. Use the Æ, È, ÇÅ, and Enter buttons to select the number of the S-register whose value you want displayed. To scroll through a list of digits, press the ÇÅ and È buttons. To go to the next position, press the Æ button. To back up or to exit without saving, press the Æ button several times. To display the value, press the Enter button. Same as the Sr? command Diagnostic Options Remote Configuration OptionsPhone Number Memory Options Caller ID Options Two-Wire Setup Chapter 4 - Leased Line Operation Four-Wire Setup Dial Backup and Leased-Line Restoral Dial Backup and Leased Line Restoral Setup 10. Press the Æ button to go to the next digit in the number Setup Chapter 5 - Remote ConfigurationBasic Procedure Changing the Remote Configuration Password Changing the Remote Escape Character Chapter 6 - Callback Security Setup ProceduresAT Command Method Turning Callback Security On and Off AT Command Method Assigning Callback PasswordsFront Panel Method Assigning Callback Phone Numbers Front Panel Method Calling Procedure Command #CBN y= - x Store Callback Number Callback Security CommandsCommand #DBn Callback Enable/Disable Command #CBP y= x Store Callback Password LocationPasswordPhone Number Callback Assignments Form Chapter 7 - Troubleshooting None of the Indicators Light The Modem Does Not Respond to Commands The Modem Cannot Connect When Dialing The Modem Disconnects While Online File Transfer Is Slower Than It Should Be The Modem Cannot Connect When AnsweringData Is Being Lost The Modem Doesn’t Work with Caller ID There Are Garbage Characters on the MonitorFax and Data Software Can’t Run at the Same Time Appendix A - Regulatory Compliance FCC Part 68 Telecom Fax Branding Statement Canadian Limitations Notice International Modem Restrictions EMC, Safety, and R&TTE Directive ComplianceNew Zealand Telecom Warning Notice South African Notice Appendix B - Technical Specifications loop Introduction Upgrade OverviewAppendix D - Upgrading the Firmware Step 1 - Identify the Modem Firmware Step 4 - Extract the Upgrade Files Step 3 - Download the Upgrade FileStep 2 - Identify the Current Firmware Version Step 7 - Restore Your Parameters Step 6 - Upgrade the Modem’s FirmwareStep 5 - Clear Your Stored Paramenters Standard Linux Serial Port Definitions Appendix E - Installing a Modem Under LinuxUsing the Terminal Program Minicom to Verify Operation Installation Answering Calls Using the Modem to Call the InternetCalling the ISP 3. Select Dialup Configuration Tool Appendix F - Pin Descriptions RS-232 Pin Descriptions RS-232 Cable Pinouts Appendix F - Pin Descriptions DCE DB-25 connector Leased Line PinoutsDTE Mini-DIN 8-pin connector HSKi CTS HSKo RTS Index