Robotics Sportster Flash x2 Betriebsanleitung

This manual covers installation and operating instructions for the following 3Com modems:Sportster® 33.6 kbps internal and external modems3Com, the 3C

INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X5Each COM port uses an interrupt request(IRQ). An accessory uses an IRQ to get theattention of your comput

USING MODEM STATION95To store a number in your modem’s memory,simply click in one of the entry boxes. Type inthe phone number exactly as you would dia

USING MODEM STATION96available from many of the screens withinModem Station. When you click RestoreDefaults, you will see a confirmation screenasking

USING MODEM STATION97♦ CONFIGURATION PROFILE♦ LINK DIAGNOSTICS♦ VxD CONFIGURATION♦ DIAL/SECURITYWinmodem users will have access to VxDinformation via

USING MODEM STATION98The “Product” screen displays the make andmodel of your modem. It is the equivalent ofthe ATI3 command.Your modem is able to stor

USING MODEM STATION99The two lines below the connection settings arethe advanced commands currently in use.Below them is a display of the contents of

USING MODEM STATION100The “Configuration” screen displays thefollowing information about your modem.• Product Type displays the informationrelating to

USING MODEM STATION101• DAA Country displays the countries yourmodem is designed for. This is importantbecause phone systems andtelecommunications law

USING MODEM STATION102The rest of the screen contains informationabout CRC errors, Block Errors (Blers),resent data, and other data. This information

U.S. ROBOTICS MODEM UPDATE WIZARD103Your Connections™ CD-ROM includes the U.S.Robotics Modem Update Wizard. This softwareis designed to quickly update

U.S. ROBOTICS MODEM UPDATE WIZARD1042. Click the Windows Start menu and point toPrograms. Point to U.S. RoboticsConnections. Then click Connections. N

INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X6 NOTE: Some communicationssoftware programs require a particularsetting for your modem (RapidComm,which s

U.S. ROBOTICS MODEM UPDATE WIZARD1054. When the Customer Support menu appears,click Modem Update Wizard (circled in thefollowing screen shot).5. Next,

U.S. ROBOTICS MODEM UPDATE WIZARD1066. In the following screen, click Install. NOTE: If you use Netscape to viewthe Connections interface, you will be

U.S. ROBOTICS MODEM UPDATE WIZARD1078. The next screen indicates where the installerwill store the files for the Update Wizard. If theindicated locati

U.S. ROBOTICS MODEM UPDATE WIZARD1089. You will see the following screen for a momentas the installer creates the Modem UpdateWizard program group.10.

U.S. ROBOTICS MODEM UPDATE WIZARD1093. This brings up the license agreement. Afterreading the license agreement, click Accept tocontinue.4. The softwa

U.S. ROBOTICS MODEM UPDATE WIZARD1105. The program will now determine if the selectedmodem is software upgradable.Non-Upgradable ModemsIf your modem I

U.S. ROBOTICS MODEM UPDATE WIZARD111to upgrade a 33.6 kbps modem to 56 kbpscode or click Update my modem’s code toupdate your modem with the most rece

U.S. ROBOTICS MODEM UPDATE WIZARD1128. Once connected, the server will compareavailable upgrades with the current code inyour modem. If they differ, t

U.S. ROBOTICS MODEM UPDATE WIZARD113 NOTE: If you do not have the most upto date .inf file for your modem (the filethat helps Windows correctly identi

U.S. ROBOTICS MODEM UPDATE WIZARD1149. You will see this screen as the Wizarddownloads the file for your modem.10. When the download is complete, the

INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X7Then click Next.4. Click Internal Modem. Then click Next.5. If you have a free setting, you will see ascr

U.S. ROBOTICS MODEM UPDATE WIZARD11512. You will see a “Congratulations!” screen.Click Details.13. Click OK once you verify that the process wasa succ

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ONLINE HELP RESOURCES113PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONThe computeror softwarewill notrecognize themodem.Your modemmight not b

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ONLINE HELP RESOURCES117PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONThe computer orsoftware will notrecognize themodem (cont.).The modemdis

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ONLINE HELP RESOURCES118PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONThe modem won’tgo off hook to dialor doesn’t answerthe phone (cont.)Bot

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ONLINE HELP RESOURCES119PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONYour modem won’tconnect at 2400bps with a 2400bps modem.Your screen kee

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ONLINE HELP RESOURCES120PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONYourcommunicationssoftware isreporting manycyclic redundancycheck (CRC)

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ONLINE HELP RESOURCES121PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONYourcommunicationssoftware isreporting manycyclic redundancycheck (CRC)

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ONLINE HELP RESOURCES122Online Help ResourcesConnecting to the 3Com BBSTo connect to the 3Com Bulletin BoardSystem, follow these s

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ONLINE HELP RESOURCES123create a password of your choice, and to fillout a questionnaire.The preceding screen shot is what theintr

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ONLINE HELP RESOURCES1242. A Filename to Download: text boxappears on the screen. 3. Type the name of the file you wish toreceive.

INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X8If you do not have a free setting, you willsee a screen like this.Click Finish to exit ComTest. Go to “Wh

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ONLINE HELP RESOURCES125U.S. Robotics offers a number of other onlinetechnical support options. Choose any one ofthe following opt

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ONLINE HELP RESOURCES126Technical Support HotlineTechnical questions about U.S. Roboticsmodems can also be answered by technicalsu

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ONLINE HELP RESOURCES127If You Need to Return theModem to UsContact 3Com Customer Support. If thesupport representative determines

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ONLINE HELP RESOURCES128PROBLEM: The station ID worksintermittently.DIAGNOSIS: Under certain circumstances(including receiving a f

GLOSSARY129Cross references are printed in boldface. Crossreferences with items in the CommandSummary, found in the Technical QuickReference (Section

GLOSSARY130ASCIIAmerican Standard Code for InformationInterchange. A code used to represent letters,numbers, and special characters such as $, !,and /

GLOSSARY131baud rateA term used to measure the speed of an analogtransmission from one point to another.Although not technically accurate, baud rate i

GLOSSARY132carrierThe basic signal altered or modulated by themodem in order to carry information.characterA representation, coded in binary digits, o

GLOSSARY133data compression tableA table containing values assigned for eachcharacter during a call under MNP5 datacompression. Default values in the

GLOSSARY134digital loopbackA test that checks the modem's RS-232interface and the cable that connects theterminal or computer and the modem. Them

INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X9Testing an Installed ModemIf there is a modem already installed in yourcomputer, you can determine its CO

GLOSSARY135fax modeThe mode used by a modem to send andreceive data in facsimile format. Seedefinitions for V.17, V.27ter, V.29.flow controlA mechanis

GLOSSARY136HzHertz, a frequency measurement unit usedinternationally to indicate cycles per second.ITU-TAn international organization that definesstan

GLOSSARY137MNPMicrocom Networking Protocol, an error-control protocol developed by Microcom,Inc., and now in the public domain. There areseveral diffe

GLOSSARY138parityA simple error-detection method that checksthe validity of a transmitted character.Character checking has been surpassed bymore relia

GLOSSARY139ROMRead Only Memory. Permanent memory, notuser-programmable.serial transmissionThe consecutive flow of data in a singlechannel. Compare to

GLOSSARY140throughputThe amount of actual user data transmitted persecond without the overhead of protocolinformation such as start/stop bits or frame

GLOSSARY141V.22 bisAn ITU-T standard for modemcommunications at 2400 bps. The standardincludes an automatic link negotiation fallbackto 1200 bps and c

GLOSSARY142V.42An ITU-T standard for modemcommunications that defines a two-stageprocess of detection and negotiation forLAPM error control.V.42 bisAn

TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE143This section includes information about:• Front Panel Lights• Command Summary• DIP Switches• S-Registers• The Serial Inter

TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE144Front Panel Lights (External Modems)Symbol Meaning StatusAA ... Auto Answer...Answer mode: ON when regi

INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X10If ComTest recommended COM2/IRQ3Write “COM2” and “IRQ3” in the spacesprovided on the first page of this

TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE145Command Summary• Type commands in either upper or lower case, not a combination. Use theBackspace key to delete errors. (Y

TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE146Command Set$ Use in conjunction with D, S,or & commands (or just AT)to display a basic commandlist; online help.A Manu

TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE147numbers are storedwith the &Zn=scommand.T Tone dial, (Comma) Pause, SeeS8 definition; whichit’s linked to.; (Semicolon

TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE148remote system to yourscreen.F1 Local echo OFF.Receiving systemmay send a remoteecho of data itreceives.Hn Controls ON/OFF

TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE149M1 Speaker ON untilCONNECT.M2 Speaker always ON.M3 Speaker ON after dial,until CONNECT.On Returns online.O0 Returns online

TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE150Xn Sets result code displayed. Default is X4.Xn SettingResult Codes X0 X1 X2 X3 X40/OK • • • • •1/CONNECT • • • • •2/RING

TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE151Xn (continued)Xn Result Codes (cont.) X0 X1 X2 X3

TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE152Yn Selects power-on/resetdefault configuration.Y0 Default is profile 0setting in NVRAMY1 Default is profile 1setting in NV

TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE153&A3 Protocol indicatorsaddedLAPM/MNP/NONE(error control) andV42bis/MNP5 (datacompression)&Bn Manages modem’s ser

TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE154&Fn Loads a read-only (non-programmable) factoryconfiguration.&F0 Generic template&F1 Hardware flowcontrol tem

INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X11into that port will not work after the porthas been disabled.• Then return to this point in this manual

TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE155&In Sets Receive Data (RD)software flow control (seealso &Rn).&I0 Software flowcontrol disabled&I1 XON/XOF

TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE156&Nn Sets connect speed. Ifconnection cannot beestablished at this speed,the modem will hang up.Sets ceiling connect sp

TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE157&Pn Sets pulse (rotary) dialmake/break ratio.&P0 U.S./Canada ratio,39%/61%&P1 U.K. ratio, 33%/67%&Rn Sets

TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE158&T8 Analog Loopback withself-test and errordetector&Un Sets floor connect speedwhen &Un is set greaterthan 0.

TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE159&Yn Sets break handling.&Y0 Destructive, butdoesn’t send break&Y1 Destructive,expedited&Y2 Nondestructive,

TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE160DIP Switches (Modems with DIP Switches Only)Note: If a DIP switch is on, it is down. If a DIP switch is off, it is up. Def

TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE161FactorySwitch Setting Function6 OFF Carrier Detect (CD) OverrideOFF Modem sends CD signal when it connects with another mo

TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE162S-RegistersTo change a setting, use the ATSr=n command, where r is the register and n is a decimalvalue from 0 − 255 (unle

TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE163Register Default FunctionS6 2 Sets the number of seconds the modem waits before dialing. If Xn is set to X2 orX4, this is

TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE164Register Default Function S10 (cont.) A better alternative is to ask your phone company how to temporarily disable call

INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X12If you’ve disabled COM2, you can now usethe COM2/IRQ3 setting. Write the settingdown on the first page o

TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE165Register Default Function S13 (cont.) Bit Value Result4 16 At power on/reset, Auto Dial the number stored inNVRAM at po

TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE166Register Default Function S15 (cont.) Bit Value Result6 64 MNP incompatibility.7 128 Disable V.42 operation.To disable V.

TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE167Register Default FunctionS22 17 Stores the ASCII decimal code for the XON character.S23 19 Stores the ASCII decimal code

TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE168Register Default FunctionS27 (cont.) Bit Value Result7 128 Software compatibility mode. This setting disables thecodes a

TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE169Register Default FunctionS32 (cont.) Bit Value Result2 4 Reserved.3 8 Disable V.34 modulation.4 16 Disable V.34+ modulat

TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE170Register Default FunctionS34 (cont.) Bit Value Result2 4 Disable 32S-2D trellis encoding.3 8 Disable 64S-4D trellis enco

TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE171Register Default FunctionS38 0 Sets an optional delay, in seconds, before a forced hang-up and clearing of theTransmit b

TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE172The Serial InterfaceThe serial interface is a standard developed by the Electronic Industries Association(EIA). It defines

TECHNICAL QUICK REFERENCE173Serial Interface Pin DefinitionsSignal SourceDB-25 DB-9 Circuit Function Computer/Modem1 — AA Chassis Ground Both2 3 BA Tr

REGULATORY INFORMATION174Manufacturer’s Declarationof Conformity3Com7770 North Frontage RoadSkokie, Illinois 60077-2690U.S.A.declares that the product

INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X13 TIP: Grasp the jumper shunts witha tweezers or needle-nosed pliers. DONOT grasp too firmly, as you may

REGULATORY INFORMATION175Connection to party lines is subject to statetariffs.An FCC compliant telephone cord andmodular plug are provided with this e

REGULATORY INFORMATION176Be sure that the telephone line you areconnecting the modem to is a standardanalog line and not a digital (PBX), party, orcoi

REGULATORY INFORMATION177device in accordance with the specifications inPart 15 of FCC rules, which are designed toprovide reasonable protection again

REGULATORY INFORMATION178For Canadian Modem UsersNOTICE: The Industry Canada (IC) labelidentifies certified equipment. This certificationmeans the eq

REGULATORY INFORMATION179water pipe system, if present, are connectedtogether. This precaution may be particularlyimportant in rural areas.CAUTION: Do

REGULATORY INFORMATION180télécommunication. Le matériel doit égalementêtre installé en suivant une méthode acceptéede raccordment. L’abonné ne doit pa

REGULATORY INFORMATION181L'Indice d'Equivalence de la Sonnerie (IES)est situé au revers du modem (modemsexternes), ou sur le circuit imprimé

REGULATORY INFORMATION182MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESSFOR A PARTICULAR USE ORPURPOSE. U.S. ROBOTICS SHALL INNO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANYSPECIAL, INDIRECT,

REGULATORY INFORMATION183corrugated cardboard box with plenty ofpacking material. DO NOT send the modemback in its original box. DO NOT sendanything b

Index184AAmerica Online, U.S. Robotics online supportand, 122American Standard Code for Information Interchange. See ASCIIanalog loopback, 127analog

INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X14How to Insert the Modeminto the Computer NOTE: Before installing yourmodem, write its serial number in t

Index185class 1 and 2.0 faxing standards, 129clear to send (CS) light, 138COM portsconflicts, 113-114and Plug and play installations, 4, 19-20command

Index186duplex, 130EEIA. See Electronic Industries AssociationElectronic Industries Association (EIA), 131error control, 131disabling, 116error contro

Index187Iinternal modemsfaxing with, 72-74hardware installationWindows 3.x, 3-18Windows 95, 19-32and Plug and Play installation, 4, 19-20International

Index188Nnonvolatile memory (NVRAM), 132NVRAM. See nonvolatile memoryOoff/on hook, 132online fallback/fall forward, 133online help resources, 119-126o

Index189serial number, modem, 15, 23serial (COM) ports, 3-12, 19-20, 34, 38conflicts, 113-114serial transmission, 134shunts, jumper, 4, 10-12, 20start

Index190WWindows 95determining your version, 2World Wide Web (WWW), U.S. Roboticsonline support and, 122Xx2 technology, 2, 101-112Xmodem, 136xon/xoff

TABLE OF CONTENTSiiBefore You Begin (Windows 95 Users) 1Internal Modem Installation with Windows 3.x 4A Word about COM Ports and IRQs 4How to Use ComT

INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X153. Remove the screws from your computer’scover and then remove the cover, as shownin the following diagr

INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X165. Holding the modem at each corner, with thegold edge facing the slot, push the modemdown as gently as

INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X177. Replace the computer’s cover and fasten itwith the screws you removed in step 3.8. If you currently

INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X18 NOTE: You cannot use the modemand a phone at the same time if theyshare the same telephone line.11. Plu

INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X1915. Double-click the Ports icon.16. If it’s not already selected, click the COMport for your modem. Then

INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X2019. Click OK.You will see a brief series of screens after thepreceding screen. Click OK on each screenun

INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS® 9521You’ll need these items from yourSportster® modem box: modem phone cord Connections™ CDPlus:a s

INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 95222. Take the modem out of its plastic bag.3. Find the jumper shunts (small black plasticpieces) on the COM

INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 9523How to Insert the Modeminto the Computer NOTE: Before installing yourmodem, write its serial number in th

INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 95243. Remove the screws from your computer’scover and then remove the cover, as shownin the following diagra

TABLE OF CONTENTSiiiExternal Modem Installation with Windows 95 39How to Determine Which Serial Cable to Buy 39How to Connect the Modem to the Compute

INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 95255. Holding the modem at each corner, with thegold edge facing the slot, push the modemdown as gently as p

INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 9526this jack, disconnect the phone’s cord fromthe jack. WARNING: The phone jack youuse must be for an ANALO

INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 9527Installing the ModemDrivers NOTE: If you wrote “950b” onpage 2 of this User’s Guide, got to“Installing Mo

INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 95282. When you see this screen, insert theConnections CD into your CD-ROMdrive and type D:\ to replace the A

INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 95294. Double-click the Modems icon (circled inthe screen image below).5. In the “Modems Properties” screen,

INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 9530This means the installation was a success.Click OK. NOTE: If you do not see yourmodem listed in the prece

INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 9531Installing Modem Drivers withWindows 95 Version 950b1. When Windows restarts, it should detectthe modem (

INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 95323. Once Windows 95 has installed themodem’s drivers, you will see the followingscreen. This screen tells

INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 95335. Double-click the Modems icon (circled inthe screen image below).6. In the “Modems Properties” screen,

INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 9534This means the installation was a success.Click OK. NOTE: If you do not see yourmodem listed in the prece

TABLE OF CONTENTSivUsing Modem to Computer 91Using the Extended Information Screens 96U.S. Robotics Modem Update Wizard 103Installation 103Operation 1

EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS® 3.X35You’ll need these items from yourSportster® modem box: modem phone cord Connections™ CD power a

EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X36If your PC's serial connector looks like this…you need a shielded serial modem cable with a25-pin f

EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X374. Plug one end of the phone cord into theTELCO jack (labeled with a wall plug iconon the bottom of the

EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 3.X38You are now ready to install the softwareon the Connections CD-ROM (includedwith your Sportster modem).

EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS® 9539You’ll need these items from yourSportster® modem box: modem phone cord Connections™ CD power adap

EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 9540If your PC's serial connector looks like this…you need a shielded serial modem cable with a25-pin fe

EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 9541 WARNING: The phone jack youuse must be for an ANALOG phone line(the type found in most homes). Manyoffi

EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 9542Installing the ModemDrivers NOTE: If you wrote “950b” onpage 2 of this User’s Guide, go to“Installing Mod

EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 95432. When you see this screen, insert theConnections CD into your CD-ROMdrive and type D:\ to replace the A

EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 95444. Double-click the Modems icon (circled inthe screen image below).5. In the “Modems Properties” screen,

TABLE OF CONTENTSvIC (Canada) 175UL Listing/CUL Listing 175Connecting to the Telephone Company 175Fax Branding 176Radio and Television Interference 17

EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 9545 NOTE: If you do not see yourmodem listed in the precedingscreen, the Plug and Play installationwas unsuc

EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 9546Installing Modem Drivers withWindows 95 Version 950b1. When Windows restarts, it should detectthe modem (

EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 95473. Once Windows 95 has installed themodem’s drivers, you will see the followingscreen. This screen tells

EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 95485. Double-click the Modems icon (circled inthe screen image below).6. In the “Modems Properties” screen,

EXTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS 9549 NOTE: If you do not see yourmodem listed in the precedingscreen, the Plug and Play installationwas unsuc

MANUAL MODEM INSTALLATION50Plug and Play installations are not alwayssuccessful. If you were directed to this section,Plug and Play installation faile

MANUAL MODEM INSTALLATION515. Click No and then click Next. 6. Click Modem and then click Next.

MANUAL MODEM INSTALLATION527. When you see this screen, de-select theDon’t detect my modem… option if it’sselected (i.e. make sure there is not a chec

MANUAL MODEM INSTALLATION539. Click Have Disk. 10. When you see this screen, insert theConnections CD into your CD-ROMdrive. Type D:\ in the Copymanuf

MANUAL MODEM INSTALLATION5411. When you see this screen, click U.S.Robotics, Inc. in the first column andthen click Sportster 33600 Fax PCPlug and Pla

BEFORE YOU BEGIN1Your Sportster modem is a Plug and Playdevice. Windows® 95 can automaticallyidentify a Plug and Play device and determine ifyour syst

MANUAL MODEM INSTALLATION5513. When you see this screen, click Finish. 14. Now you should verify that the modeminstallation was a success. When yourde

MANUAL MODEM INSTALLATION5615. Double-click the Modems icon (circled inthe screen image below).16. In the “Modems Properties” screen, youshould see yo

MANUAL MODEM INSTALLATION57This means the installation was a success.Click OK. NOTE: If you do not see yourmodem listed in the precedingscreen, the in

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND TESTING58Software Installation andRegistration Using theSetup WizardThis section guides you through the U.S.Robotics Setup W

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND TESTING591. From the Windows 95 desktop, click theStart button and then click Run.2. In the text box, type D:\setup.exe. (If

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND TESTING605. This is the Setup Wizard’s “Welcome”screen. After reading the screen, clickNext.6. When you see the following sc

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND TESTING617. When you see the next two screens, fill inthe blank boxes with the appropriateinformation, using the TAB key to

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND TESTING628. You will see the following screen as theSetup Wizard creates a U.S. RoboticsConnections program group.9. Next, t

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND TESTING6311. When you see this screen, you are ready toregister your new modem. Click ByModem. We recommend you choose theBy

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND TESTING6412. When you see this screen…• If you need to dial a prefix (such as 9) tomake a call outside your building, typeth

BEFORE YOU BEGIN2Determining Your Version ofWindows 95Follow these steps to determine your versionof Windows 95. This information will beimportant dur

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND TESTING65NOTE: If the Setup Wizard detectedInternet Explorer on your system during thesetup process, your computer will laun

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND TESTING66Windows 3.x users: Windows willrestart. When your desktop reappears, youwill see a Connections icon (shown below)in

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND TESTING6716. On the Business & Productivity menu isa RapidComm button (circled in thefollowing screen shot). RapidComm i

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND TESTING6818. The next screen displays information aboutthe RapidComm software. When you areready to install the RapidComm so

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND TESTING6919. The next screen is the first of the“RapidComm Setup” screens. When thisscreen appears, make sure the locationsh

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND TESTING70want to send a fax, you must selectRapidComm as the printer in theprogram from which you are printing. 22. This scr

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND TESTING7124. Restart Windows by clicking the WindowsStart button and pointing to Shut Down.Click Restart the Computer? on th

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND TESTING7227. When you see this screen, verify theinformation shown and then fill in the Databox (if you have a third phone n

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND TESTING7329. Select the correct modem in the text boxon the following screen. Then click Next. 30. When you see this screen…

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND TESTING7431. You will see this screen.This is the main RapidComm screen. Tosend your first fax, keep this screen open.(After

BEFORE YOU BEGIN3Upgrading to x2™ TechnologyBe sure to read the section titled “U.S.Robotics Modem Update Wizard” on page101 for information on upgrad

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND TESTING752. From the File menu, click Print.3. Select RapidComm as the printer. This canbe changed in most Windows applicati

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND TESTING766. You will see a series of screens as the fax isbeing transmitted. When the fax has beensuccessfully transmitted,

INSTALLING OTHER FAX/DATA SOFTWARE77You do not have to use the RapidCommfax/data software included with your newSportster modem. Your modem was design

INSTALLING OTHER FAX/DATA SOFTWARE78 NOTE: You may need to disablethe flow control (hardware or software)that you are not using.UART (External Modems)

USING MODEM STATION79What Does Modem StationDo?♦ Modem Station provides a simple to useinterface that makes communicating withyour modem even easier.♦

USING MODEM STATION806. You will be asked whether you wish toinstall Modem Station. Click Yes.7. Wait a few moments for the InstallationWizard to load

USING MODEM STATION8110. Click Next on the following screen toaccept the default program folder. You canplace Modem Station in an existing folderby se

USING MODEM STATION82Starting Modem Station1. If you didn’t start Modem Station from theSetup program, please start it now.2. Click Windows Start butt

USING MODEM STATION83The main menu gives you direct access tothe following options:♦ DETECT NEW MODEMS♦ TERMINAL♦ MODEM CONFIGURATOR♦ ABOUT♦ CONTACT/S

USING MODEM STATION84CONTACT/SUPPORTThis option details how to get in touch withU.S. Robotics. TIP: For your convenience, weprovide many on-line suppo

INTERNAL MODEM INSTALLATION WITH WINDOWS®3.X4You’ll need these items from yourSportster® modem box: modem phone cord Connections™ CDP

USING MODEM STATION852. Click Scan to have Modem Station checkfor installed modems. This may take a fewmoments.3. When the scan finishes, you will see

USING MODEM STATION86If you look at the information for the port yourmodem is using, you will see three buttons.These allow you to access Terminal and

USING MODEM STATION87 NOTE: Modem Station’sTerminal window is providedprimarily for troubleshootingconvenience. If you frequently useBBSs, you will pr

USING MODEM STATION88modem. We will discuss port speed settings indetail later in this section.Terminal includes a basic auto dialer.To have Terminal

USING MODEM STATION89The Modem Configurator menu gives youaccess to the following options:♦ DATA CONTROL♦ CONNECTION CONTROL♦ MODEM TO COMPUTER♦ CONNE

USING MODEM STATION90Once you have entered the Data Controlsettings, click Save to Modem. This storesthe settings so that you do not have to re-entert

USING MODEM STATION91Use the “Connections Control” screen toconfigure the following settings:♦ DATA TERMINAL READY (DTR)♦ ERROR CORRECTION♦ DATA COMPR

USING MODEM STATION92If you look in the upper left hand corner of thedisplay, you will see the commands currently inuse.The “Modem to Computer” screen

USING MODEM STATION93CONNECTION RATESThe “Connection Rates” screen allows you toconfigure modem speeds and protocols. WARNING! Use cautionwhen changi

USING MODEM STATION94DIALING/ANSWERINGThe next screen allows you to adjust how yourmodem initiates and receives calls.Using this screen, you can confi