Chapter 2 – Installing the Modem
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Configuring the Country Where Modem is Used
Different countries have different requirements for how modems must function. Therefore, before you use your
modem, configure it to match the defaults of the country in which you are using it. You can use one of two
configuration methods:
●
Using the Global Wizard to Configure Your Modem
●
Using AT Commands to Configure Your Modem
Using the Global Wizard to Configure Your Modem
The Global Wizard helps you configure the modem for a specific country. It is recommended you run the Global
Wizard configuration utility on computers running Windows Server 2008, Vista, XP, and 2003.
1.
Download the Global Wizard from the Multi-Tech website.
2.
To install the Global Wizard, double-click the file you downloaded.
3.
In the dialog box that appears, click
Run
.
4.
An Installation Wizard steps you through installation of the utility.
5.
After you install the Global Wizard, start it by going to the Windows Start button, select
All Programs
, then
Global Wizard
.
6.
The
Global Wizard
dialog box appears. Click
Next
.
7.
The Global Wizard searches for your modem and identifies it. Click
Next
.
8.
Select the country where the modem is used and then click
Next
.
9.
Review your choice of country. If it is correct, click
Next
to configure the modem.
10.
When Global Wizard announces that the parameters have been set, click
Finish
to exit.
Using AT Commands to Configure Your Modem
Non-Windows users can configure the modem using AT commands. You must enter these commands in your
communication program’s terminal window.
1.
Run your favorite communication program and open the program’s terminal window.
2.
To configure the modem for a specific country, type
AT%T19,0,
nn
, where
nn
is the country code in
hexadecimal format, and then press E
NTER
. The message
OK
displays.
3.
To verify the change, type
ATI9
, and then press E
NTER
.
The country/region code displays. For example:
Country/Region
AT command
(hexadecimal)
Country code
(decimal)
Euro/NAM
AT%T19,0,34 (default)
52
You can find the complete list of country/region codes on the Multi-Tech website:
http://www.multitech.com/en_US/PRODUCTS/Categories/Device_Networking/global_modems/configuration.asp
The Global Modem Country Approvals page displays. On this page you can view approvals, configuration strings
and responses by country and product.
