Chapter 2 – Activation and Installation
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem CDMA Wireless Modem User Guide
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Install the Modem Driver
Introduction
Compatibility:
The wireless modem is compatible with Windows Vista, XP, 2003, 2000, and Linux.
Windows:
Windows operating systems require a modem driver to be installed in your computer’s program
directory. The Windows driver is located on your MultiModem product CD. Refer to the example below for
installing the Windows driver onto your PC.
Linux:
Linux does not require a driver for serial modems.
Requirements
•
One MTCBA-C modem
•
A RS-232 cable to connect the modem to the PC
•
The MultiModem CD that was shipped with the Multi-Tech modem
•
A PC running Windows
Note:
This installation procedure is only used as a basic guide to help you install the Multi-Tech Wireless modem
driver. You may see differences in your setup based upon your version of Windows and your Windows settings.
Installing the MultiModem Driver onto a PC Running Windows Vista/XP/2003
This installation assumes a Windows Vista, XP or 2003 operating system. XP and 2003 are identical in the methods
they use for installing modem drivers.
To load the MultiModem wireless modem’s driver on your PC, select the Control Panel’s
Phone and Modem Options
option. During this installation, you will be required to browse the MultiModem CD to load the modem’s INF file. This
file is located at the root directory on the MultiModem CD.
1.
Go to
Start
, and then click on
Control Panel
.
2.
In the Control Panel, double-click on
Phone and Modem Options
.
