Orban OPTIMOD-FM 8600, Operating Manual

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OPTIMOD-FM DIGITAL INSTALLATION
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ied onto your computer’s hard drive—before you attempt to use the 8600 up-
date or remote applications
.
In all cases, regardless of whether your PC communicates to the 8600
through its serial port or Ethernet connector, it uses the ppp and the
TCP/IP protocols to communicate with the 8600.
Check Hardware Requirements
To connect your PC to your 8600, regardless of the method you choose, you will
need the following:
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Orban 8600 OPTIMOD-FM.
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If connecting by serial cable: a null modem cable (also called a “reverse” cable),
supplied by Orban with your 8600 when it was shipped. This cable has DB9 fe-
male connectors at both ends for connecting the 8600 to the serial port on your
computer. If your computer has a DB25 connector, you will need to obtain an
adapter.
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If connecting by modem: a 3Com / U.S. Robotics® 56kbps fax modem EXT and
normal (not null) modem cable for the 8600 side of the connection. Note that
Orban Customer Service does not support any other type of modem for connect-
ing to the 8600 although many modems will work.
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If connecting by network: a standard Ethernet cable (with RJ45 connectors) to
connect to a network hub or router, or a crossover Ethernet cable to connect di-
rectly to your PC’s Ethernet jack.
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PC running Windows 2000 (SP3 or higher)/XP/Vista/7.
8600 PC Remote and 8600 Updater will not run on older Windows ver-
sions.
Recommended Components
Computer .................................................................... Pentium II or higher
Available Disk Space .......................................................................... 25MB
RAM .................................................................................................. 256MB
Display ................................................................................. SVGA or higher
Microsoft Windows ............................................................. XP/Vista/7/8/10
COM Port .......................................................16550 (or compatible) UART
h WARNING!
When connecting your 8600, use shielded cable to protect the pins in
the RS-232 connector from electrostatic discharge.
Running the Orban Installer Program
Insert the installer CD into your computer’s CD drive.