Chapter 3 – Using Your Wireless Modem
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem GPRS USB Wireless Modem User Guide
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Install the Modem Driver
Introduction
Compatibility:
This wireless MultiModem is compatible with Windows Operating Systems Vista/XP/2003/2000
and Linux.
Windows Drivers:
The wireless MultiModem USB driver must be installed in your computer’s program directory.
The Windows USB drivers are located on the MultiModem CD in the Drivers I Windows Drivers folder. 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 will select either the 32-bit Vista or 32-bit XP drivers (Windows 2003 also use the XP
drivers). Windows 2000 users must select the drivers from the Drivers I Windows_2000 directory. For 64-bit
operating systems, go to
Start I All Programs I Accessories I System Tools I Computer
and click on the
System Properties
button. Under
System
you will see
System Type: 64-bit Operating System
.
When installing the 64-bit version of the Vista driver, a person will have to disable the “signed” driver check in
order to install it. Two methods are available, choose one:
•
First Method
Boot your PC, press
F8
and choose
“Disable driver signature enforcement option”
.
•
Second Method
•
Create a shortcut on the desktop to
cmd.exe
using the following steps:
•
Right click on an empty space on the desktop to open the context menu
•
Select
New
•
Select
Shortcut
with a left-click
•
In the Location box type
cmd /k
•
Right-click on the shortcut and select
Run as administrator
•
When the command window opens, type or paste the following and press ENTER:
•
Bcdedit /set loadoptions DDISABLE_INTEGRITY_CHECKS
•
Reboot your PC and install the driver
Linux Drivers:
Linux Operating System drivers are also located on the CD in the
Drivers I Linux Folder
. Refer
to the Readme file (also in the Linux directory) for the correct driver file and installation guide for your
distribution/version of Linux.
Overview of Windows Driver Installation:
Three install wizards guide you through the software Installation in
this order:
•
Part A
installs the USB Driver.
•
Part B
associates the PC port with the USB Driver, and finally
•
Part C
installs the modem driver.
