Multitech MT5600DSVD2, User Manual

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2 Quick Start
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14550 UART as an 8250A UART. If you have an 80386 or later computer, your
UART is most likely a 14550 or 16550AFN.
7. If the software has an autobaud selection, make sure it is disabled. Autobaud
applies only to older modems, and can cause problems if enabled.
8. If the software allows you to edit the no-connect messages ( NO CARRIER,
BUSY, NO ANSWER, NO DIALTONE ), make sure there is no space between
DIAL and TONE in NO DIALTONE .
9. Refer to the software manual or online help for other configuration choices; in
most cases you can accept the default values.
Step 5: Call the Multi-Tech BBS
Test the modem’s data functions by calling the Multi-Tech bulletin board system
(BBS) and downloading REGISTER.DOC, if you have Microsoft Word 6.0 or 7.0, or
REGISTER.TXT if you do not.
Trio DataComm
1. Click Start ; then choose Programs, Trio Applications , and Trio Datafax.
2. Click the DataComm button. Trio DataComm starts.
3. In the Trio Datacomm File menu, click Access Phonebook . The Dialing
Directory opens.
4. In the Dialing Directory, click New Entry . The Edit/Create Host Information
dialog box opens.
5. In the
Name
box, type
Multi-Tech BBS
and click
OK
.
6. In the Primary number box, type 800-392-2432 if you are in North America.
Type 612-785-3702 if you are a local or international user.
7. In the Country box, select the United States.
8. Select Dial First Digit and Dial Prefix as necessary.
9. Click OK to exit the Edit/Create Host Information dialog box.
10. In the Dialing Directory, dial the Multi-Tech BBS by double-clicking its entry.
11. When the BBS welcome screen appears, type your first name, last name, and
password following the prompts. If you are a first-time caller, the BBS asks if
your name is spelled correctly. If you answer
Y , a questionnaire appears. You
must complete the questionnaire to use the BBS on your first call.
12. Press ENTER until the Main Menu appears. From the Main Menu you have access
to two areas: the File Menu and News. For help with menu commands, type
?
.
13. In the Main Menu, type F and press ENTER to access the File Menu, then type D
and press ENTER to download.