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4.5 Communication Software
When installed in your PC, this is used to command the ISDN TA/V to dial
and accept calls etc. There is a wide variety of these software packages
available from computer dealers and computer user groups, the majority of
which are fully compatible with your ISDN TA/V. For example, a package
such as ‘Terminal’ (a program within the Microsoft
®
Windows™ 3.0 graphical
environment for PCs) is adequate.
4.6 Connecting Cable
For maximum performance the cable which connects your computer to the
ISDN TA/V DTE interface must support RTS/CTS hardware handshaking for
use with data compression and error correction.
One such cable conforming to the electrical characteristics of the V.24/V.28
interface will have been supplied in your ISDN TA/V package. If for any
reason you have to make up a cable yourself, refer to the cable specifications
in the Appendix. As a general rule: the shorter the cable, the better it is.
Apple Macintosh users should refer to
Section 5.4
for details on the
connecting cables they’ll need.
4.7 ISDN Service Connection
You will need a standard ISDN line wall socket to plug your ISDN TA/V’s line
cable into. If one is not available close enough to where you are going to site
your ISDN TA/V, contact your line supplier for assistance.
All connections to the Integrated Services Digital Network are subject to the
rules and regulations of the governing body of the country in which the
connection is made.
Chapter 9
of this manual details the statutory
requirements of these governing bodies. It is important that you read these
requirements carefully and ensure your compliance with them.
4.8 Service Number of the Remote Device
In order to connect to a remote device you will obviously need to know the
telephone number of the remote ISDN TA/V.
