Chapter 2 – Installing the Modem
MT9234ZBA-USB User Guide
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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, you must 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 configuration utility is recommended for computers running Windows Server 2008, Vista, XP,
and 2003. The Global Wizard can configure your modem for a specific country.
1.
Download the Global Wizard application from the Multi-Tech website. Save the file to your computer, and click
Run
to
run the application.
2.
The welcome pane of the Global Wizard setup wizard opens. Click
Next
.
3.
The License Agreement pane opens. Click
Yes
.
4.
A wizard pane opens, asking you where you want to download the application. Specify a location or accept the default
location. Click
Next
.
5.
Go to the location where you just stored the application. Double click the executable file for the Global Wizard, most
often named GlobalWz.exe.
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 indicates that parameters are 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
Enter
. The message
OK
displays.
3.
To verify the change, type
ATI9
, and then press
Enter
.
The country/region code displays:
Example
Country/Region
AT command
Country code
(hexadecimal)
(decimal)
Euro/NAM
AT%T19,0,34 (default)
52
You can find a list of country/region codes on the Multi-Tech website at
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.