12 Configuration

Configuring the PC serial port

¥Verify the port baud rate is set to 115,200 (default) using the Serial Interface Rate command.

¥Set the character length, using the Set Data Bits command and parity, using the Set Parity command. The default is 8 bits with no parity (recommended).

¥Set the ßow control using the Flow Control command. The default is hardware (recommended).

Installing CTA 500dm and Norstar TAPI Service Provider software

1.From the Norstar Personal Productivity Suite main screen, select the Language, and then the Installation option.

2.After accepting the licensing terms and reading the TAPI requirements (if displayed), select the Install option.

3.Select the CTA 500dm from the right hand side of the dialog box (under the Drivers section).

4.On the left hand side of the dialog box, select the components you wish to install:

Drivers Ñ the required drivers and conÞguration utility for the CTA 500dm

Toolkits Ñ CTE, Norstar TAPI Service Provider (TSP) Applications

5.Follow the on-screen instructions to select automatic conÞguration, and to select the proper communications port.

6.Choose the appropriate settings for your installation.

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CTA 500dm specifications

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