Chapter 2 – Installing the Modem
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Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT9234ZBA-USB User Guide
Connecting the Modem to the Computer
Placing the modem in a convenient location, connect it to your computer’s USB port, to the telephone line, and,
optionally, to your telephone.
Connecting the USB Cable
Plug one end of the USB cable into the USB connector on the modem, and the other end into a USB port
connector on your computer.
Connecting the Phone Line
Plug one end of the phone cable into the modem’s LINE jack and the other end into a phone line wall jack.
Note:
The LINE jack is not interchangeable with the PHONE jack. Do not plug the phone into the LINE jack or the
line cable into the PHONE jack.
Note:
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and Industry Canada impose certain restrictions on
equipment connected to public telephone systems. See
Appendix A
for more information.
Connecting a Telephone
For voice-only calls, you can optionally plug a telephone into the modem’s PHONE jack.
Installing the Modem Driver
Installation Overview
Compatibility:
This MultiModem is compatible with Windows Operating Systems Vista/XP/2003/2008 and Linux.
Windows Drivers:
The MultiModem product driver must be installed in your computer’s program directory. You
can download the Windows drivers from the Multi-Tech website. A complete set of drivers for each operating
system is organized into Vista and XP with either 32-bit or 64-bit processor. Most users select either the 32-bit
Vista or 32-bit XP drivers (Windows 2003 also use the XP drivers). Server users can select either 32-bit or 64-bit
depending on their application. For server users to determine whether they have a 32-bit or 64-bit operating
system, go to Start I All Programs I Accessories I System Tools I Computer and click on the System Properties
button. Under System you see System Type: 64-bit Operating System.
Linux Drivers:
You can also use the Multi-Tech website to download Linux Operating System drivers. Refer to the
Readme file (also in the Linux directory) for the correct driver file and installation guide for your
distribution/version of Linux.
