Introduction; Features - NETGEAR XM128S Getting Started Manual

Chapter 1

Introduction

This guide describes how to install and use the Model XM128S ISDN Digital Modem. It includes
a physical description and installation instructions for the hardware, as well as instructions for
installing and using FirstGear to configure the modem. Use this guide as a reference for getting
started. For more detailed information about installing your Model XM128S modem, refer to
Reference Guide for the Model XM128 ISDN Digital Modem.
When used with off-the-shelf Internet or remote access client software, the Model XM128S
modem enables mobile or home users to connect over Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)
lines to the Internet or to branch offices. The Model XM128S modem also allows a user to connect
to the analog world through a modem, fax machine, or telephone.
To take advantage of constant new developments while sustaining your hardware investment, the
Model XM128S modem uses flash EPROMs that enable convenient uploading of newly available
firmware.

Features

The Model XM128S ISDN Digital Modem supports a variety of compression schemes including
V.42bis and Hi/fn LZS Compression (Stac). This modem can effectively communicate at speeds up
to 460 kilobits per second (Kbps) over ISDN lines.
The Model XM128S modem has two analog ports to connect analog devices such as fax machines,
modems, and telephones. The Model XM128S modem can communicate over the two B channels
to different locations simultaneously, enabling you to send a fax and "surf" the web at the same
time. The analog ports recognize standard dual-tone multifrequency (DTMF) tones as well as
pulse dialing.
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