Omni 56K Plus Modem Read Me First Contents 1. MAKING CONNECTION VIA USB ........2 ARDWARE NSTALLATION OS..4 OFTWARE NSTALLATION FOR INDOWS ............7 NINSTALLATION USB D NSTALL RIVER AND ETUP OS................9 2. MAKING CONNECTION VIA RS-232 ........18 ARDWARE NSTALLATION ........20 OFTWARE NSTALLATION 3.
ZyXEL Omni 56K Plus Modem Read Me First 1. Making Connection via USB Hardware Installation Ê Connect your modem to your analog phone or fax. Ë Use the included phone line to connect to the phone jack on the wall.
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ZyXEL Omni 56K Plus Modem Read Me First Note 1: Be sure to use the power adapter included in your modem package as your power supply adapter. If you use the one not appropriate for the ZyXEL Omni modem, your new modem could be damaged.
ZyXEL Omni 56K Plus Modem Read Me First Software Installation for Windows OS Note: The information in the attached CD-ROM is also available on ZyXEL's web site at http://www.zyxel.com . Follow the steps below to install your USB drivers. Step 1. Turn on your USB Modem.
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ZyXEL Omni 56K Plus Modem Read Me First Step 2. Click Next to accept the default selection. Step 3. Insert the included CD into your CD- ROM driver, select “CD-ROM drive” and then click Next. Step 4. The installation wizard has found the location of your USB drivers.
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Click Finish then follow the wizard to complete the drivers installation. For more information on how to upgrade your modem's firmware, please refer to the User's Guide for ZyXEL Omni 56K and Omni 56K Plus Modems.
ZyXEL Omni 56K Plus Modem Read Me First Uninstallation Follow the steps below to uninstall your USB drivers. Step 1. Turn off your modem. Step 2. From Start select Settings to enter Control Panel. Double-click on the Add/Remove Programs icon as shown below.
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ZyXEL Omni 56K Plus Modem Read Me First Step 4. Select "ZyXEL USB Omni 56K Plus," click on Add/Remove button, then click on Step 5. If you are sure to remove ZyXEL USB Omni 56K modem drivers, then click OK.
ZyXEL Omni 56K Plus Modem Read Me First You have to reboot your system to complete the uninstallation process. Click Yes to reboot. Your uninstallation process is completed after restarting your system. Install USB Driver and Setup PPP for MacOS...
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ZyXEL Omni 56K Plus Modem Read Me First Step 2. Insert the CD attached with your modem device into your CD-ROM drive. You will see the icon as shown below: Step 3. Plug the USB connector connecting to the Omni56K Plus into any one of your devices with USB port, such as your computer, monitor and keyboard, etc.
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ZyXEL Omni 56K Plus Modem Read Me First Step 6. This installation requires your computer to restart after installing the USB device driver. Now, click on Continue.
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ZyXEL Omni 56K Plus Modem Read Me First Step 7. Click on Restart to reboot your Macintosh. At this moment, you have finished the USB device driver installation for your MacOS. Following is the information to setup PPP connection for Internet...
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ZyXEL Omni 56K Plus Modem Read Me First Setup OT/PPP for MacOS Before using OT/PPP, you must use control panels to setup Modem, TCP/IP and Remote Access(or PPP). Setup the Modem Control Panel Step 1. Choose Control Panels from Apple Menu and open the Modem control panel.
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ZyXEL Omni 56K Plus Modem Read Me First Setup TCP/IP for PPP Step 1. Choose Control Panels from Apple Menu and open the TCP/IP control panel. You will see a window as shown below: Step 2. Choose PPP from the “Connect via” pop-up menu.
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ZyXEL Omni 56K Plus Modem Read Me First Step 5. Enter name server addresses. Step 6. Close and save.
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ZyXEL Omni 56K Plus Modem Read Me First Setup Remote Access (or PPP) Step 1. Choose Control Panels from Apple Menu and open the Remote Access(or PPP) control panel. You will see a window as shown below: Step 2. Click Setup to show this panel’s screen.
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ZyXEL Omni 56K Plus Modem Read Me First Number text box. Click Connect. This will start to dial up and make an OT/PPP connection.
ZyXEL Omni 56K Plus Modem Read Me First 2. Making Connection via RS-232 Hardware Installation Ê Connect your modem to your analog phone or fax. Ë Use the included phone line to connect to the phone jack on the wall.
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ZyXEL Omni 56K Plus Modem Read Me First Note 1: Before using RS-232 to connect your modem to your PC, please find the COM port on the back of your PC to determine the pin type of connector you need.
ZyXEL Omni 56K Plus Modem Read Me First Software Installation If Plug and Play function is supported by your operation system such as Windows 95/98/2000/NT, when you plug the RS-232 cable attached to your Omni modem to your computer, the Plug and Play...
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ZyXEL Omni 56K Plus Modem Read Me First Note: If your Windows system doesn’t detect your modem automatically, you may turn off your modem (or unplug the RS-232 cable) and reboot your Windows system, then try the above Step 1 again;...
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ZyXEL Omni 56K Plus Modem Read Me First Step 4. The installation wizard has found the location of your INF files. Click Next to continue. Step 5. ZyXEL Omni modem has been successfully installed in your computer. Click Finish then follow...
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ZyXEL Omni 56K Plus Modem Read Me First Installing Manually Follow the steps below to install your INF files manually. Step 1. Be sure your modem is powered on. Step 2. From Start select Settings to enter Control Panel. Double-click on the Modems icon as shown below, then click the Add button.
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ZyXEL Omni 56K Plus Modem Read Me First Step 4. Click Have Disk, then follow instructions on the following illustrations: Click here to continue. a. Insert the CD that comes with your device package. b. Click Browse, select your CD-ROM drive to find the directory where your INF files located.
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ZyXEL Omni 56K Plus Modem Read Me First Note: You also can download updated INF files from ZyXEL's FTP, BBS, or Web Site at http://www.zyxel.com/. Step 5. You will see a screen as shown below, select the model of your modem, then click Next to continue.
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ZyXEL Omni 56K Plus Modem Read Me First Step 7. Please wait for a while to install INF files. At this moment, if see a New Device Installation Wizard for Wave Device of Voice Modem, you can either follow the installation wizard to install this device or click Cancel to exit.
ZyXEL Omni 56K Plus Modem Read Me First 3. Setting up Internet Connection for Windows OS For accessing Internet, you must have TCP/IP installed in your computer, configure the TCP/IP, then create a PPP connection. Installing TCP/IP If TCP/IP is already installed in your computer, you may go to the next section of configuring the TCP/IP;...
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ZyXEL Omni 56K Plus Modem Read Me First Step 4. Select Microsoft and TCP/IP, then click on...
ZyXEL Omni 56K Plus Modem Read Me First Configuring TCP/IP If your TCP/IP is already configured, you may go to the next section to setup PPP connection; if not, follow the steps below: Step 1. From Start, select Settings/Control Panel, then double-click on Network.
ZyXEL Omni 56K Plus Modem Read Me First Creating a Dial-up Connection At this point, you only have one step away to access Internet. Follow the instructions below to create a new dial-up connection. Step 1. Click on My Computer on your desktop, select Dial-up Networking, then click on Make New Connection.
ZyXEL Omni 56K Plus Modem Read Me First 4. Bitware Installation Bitware application is contained in the CD that comes with your modem package. For installing Bitware, insert the CD into your CD-ROM driver. Then, follow the steps below to proceed.
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ZyXEL Omni 56K Plus Modem Read Me First Step 2. Choose Bitware program from the left list- box, and select your Windows system and language in the right side, then click on Install. Follow the wizard to complete the installation process.
ZyXEL Omni 56K Plus Modem Read Me First 5. Frequently Asked Questions May I use the Omni 56K Plus modem in leased line mode? Ans: The Omni 56K Plus modem does not support leased line. Can two Omni 56K Plus modems connect at rates higher than V.34 when used in home-to-...
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Ans: Omni 56K Plus doesn't support K56flex or X2. If your ISP use K56flex or X2, you can not get the best connection speed. I can not use the Omni 56K Plus USB with my Windows 95, why? Ans: The Omni 56K Plus USB supports Windows 98.
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ZyXEL Omni 56K Plus Modem Read Me First Omni 56K Plus can not be used at the same time. When I connect and disconnect the PC to the USB repeatedly and quickly, the PC fails to detect the Omni 56K Plus.
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ZyXEL Omni 56K Plus Modem Read Me First Ans: No, as the Omni 56K Plus is a passive device, it needs an external power adapter. 12. Why can’t I detect my USB modem no matter how many times I attach it? Ans: Please check the USB setting in BIOS setting.
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