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  • Page 1 Omni 288S User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Foreword

    The contents of this book may not be reproduced (in any part or as a whole) or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of the publisher. Published by ZyXEL Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Omni 288S User’s Manual, Rev no. 1.01...

  • Page 3: Fcc Part 15 Information

    FCC Part 15 Information This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operations. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a CLASS B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 4: Information For Canadian Users

    advance notice isn’t practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment. If they do, you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service.
  • Page 5 Load Numbers of all the devices not exceed 100. The load number for the Omni 288S is 10. This apparatus does not exceed the class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Unpacking Your Modem... 1-2 Becoming a Registered Owner... 1-3 Omni 288S Modem Features... 1-3 Chapter 2 - Installation ...2-1 Required Steps for Omni 288S Installation... 2-1 Optional Steps for Omni 288S Installation... 2-2 Driver and Software Installation... 2-3 Windows 95 Driver Installation...2-3 Windows 95 Dial-up Networking ...2-5...
  • Page 7 Default Modem Settings for PC’s...3-7 ZyXEL Serial/Parallel I/O Card ...3-8 Helpful Hints for Mac Computers ... 3-8 Special AT Command Settings for Mac ...3-8 Mac Serial Port...3-8 Mac Software Tips...3-8 Helpful Hints for UNIX-Based Computers... 3-9 Serial Cable...3-9 Basic Modem Settings for UNIX ...3-9 Unix Software Tips...3-9 Chapter 4 - Advanced Data Communications ...4-1 Front Panel LEDs...
  • Page 8 Chapter 7 - Cellular Mode Operation...7-1 Cellular Phone Systems... 7-1 Cellular Impairments... 7-1 Cellular Modems and ZyCellular Technology... 7-2 ZyCellular Modes ...7-2 Cellular Mode Usage...7-3 Cellular Modem Installation Examples ... 7-3 Office Installation ...7-6 Chapter 8 - Special Functions...8-1 Security Functions... 8-1 Levels of Security ...8-1 User Passwords...8-1 Remote Configuration...
  • Page 9 Plaing a voice file through the phone line... 10-4 Omni 288S as a Voice answering machine... 10-4 Omni 288S as a Fax answering machine... 10-4 Omni 288S as a Data answering machine ... 10-5 Voice States and Operation Modes ... 10-6 Voice Command State... 10-6 Voice Data States ...
  • Page 10 Appendix B - Contacting ZyXEL ... B-1 ZyXEL Phone Numbers...B-1 Online Access ...B-2 Internet... B-2 CompuServe... B-2 Appendix C - Connector Pinouts ... C-1 Phone Jack Pinouts...C-1 PC Serial Port Pinouts...C-1 Macintosh Serial Port Pinouts...C-2 Glossary... D-1...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Chapter 1 - Introduction Chapter 1 - Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your Omni 288S modem - one of ZyXEL's premier high-performance products. The Omni 288S is world renown for its ability to maintain ultra high speeds and clear, quality connections while communicating around the globe.

  • Page 12: Unpacking Your Modem

    Lists the pinouts of the various connectors on the Omni 288S. If you do not find information on a specific topic, or if you would like more information about a topic covered in your Omni 288S User's Manual, please call ZyXEL Technical Support at 714-693-0808. Other means of contacting ZyXEL are listed in Appendix B.

  • Page 13: Becoming A Registered Owner

    - please also save your dated invoice as proof of purchase. Omni 288S Modem Features No other 28.8Kbps modem gives you so much for so little. Your Omni 288S is equipped with an array of standard and ZyXEL-famous Intelligent features designed to make your data communications faster, easier, and more convenient.

  • Page 14: Intelligent Features

    Caller ID identifies incoming calls before you answer (you must subscribe to this service through your telephone company in order for your Omni 288S to identify callers) Distinctive ring detects data, fax and voice calls (this feature requires...

  • Page 15: Technical Specifications

    Chapter 1 - Introduction Microphone jack is provided to increase the quality of voice recordings Speaker jack lets you plug in an external speaker for clearer output of recorded messages. 2, 3, 3-bit new and 4-bit ADPCM for high quality voice digitization with speech compression at 19.2Kbps, 28.8Kbps, 30.7Kbps, and 38.4Kbps Simultaneous DTMF, dial-tone, answer tone and fax/data calling tone detection...

  • Page 16: Chapter 2 - Installation

    Plug the other end of the serial cable to the back of your computer. Your Omni 288S comes with a high-speed serial interface capable of reaching DTE speeds of 460.8Kbps. Be sure that your PC serial port has a high-speed 16550 compatible Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter (UART).

  • Page 17: Optional Steps For Omni 288S Installation

    6. Turn the computer back on. 7. Turn the Omni 288S back on by raising the power switch. The PWR LED should come on and the modem performs a self-test procedure.

  • Page 18: Driver And Software Installation

    Driver and Software Installation This section contains step by step procedures for installing the Windows 95 and NT drivers, and configuring Dial-up Networking for the Omni 288S. Windows 95 Driver Installation Open the Control Panel by double clicking the "Control Panel" icon in your "My Computer"...
  • Page 19 Chapter 2 - Installation Insert the ZyXEL Windows 95 driver disk into your floppy drive and click OK. If you have downloaded an updated INF file from ZyXEL’s FTP, Website, or BBS, use "Browse" to find the location of the updated .INF file, click "Open.” Then click "OK.”...

  • Page 20: Windows 95 Dial-Up Networking

    Chapter 2 - Installation Click "Close.” This completes the installation of your Omni 288S modem driver. You may now use programs such as "Dial-Up Networking" with your ZyXEL modem. Windows 95 Dial-up Networking If you have not installed the Dial-Up Networking feature in Windows 95, please install it before you continue.
  • Page 21 Chapter 2 - Installation Enter the phone number to your ISP or whatever host you are calling into. Click on the "Next" button. Click on the Finish button. A new icon is created in the Dial-up Networking folder. Right click on this icon. Then select "Properties" from the menu.
  • Page 22 Make sure your Omni modem appears in the "Connect Using.” Then click on the "Server Type" button. These options are mostly host or server specific. If you are using PPP, use the default settings shown above. If you are logging on to an Internet connection, then select "TCP/IP.” If you are connecting to a LAN, then select "Login to Network.”...
  • Page 23 If you are logging on to a Novell network, then select "IPX/SPX Compatible.” Once complete click on "TCP/IP Settings.” If your host requires you to specify an IP address (Static IP), then click on the "Specify and IP address" radio button and enter your IP address. If your host assigns an IP when you log in (Dynamic IP), then leave the "Server assigned IP address"...

  • Page 24: Setup For Dos Fax/Modem Software

    2. If your communications software requires you to select a modem, and the ZyXEL Omni 288S is not one of the choices, you can either check our web site for the driver or select the ZyXEL U-1496 modem. In many cases, the commands for these modems are identical.
  • Page 25 3. Select the following communication settings: Setting Baud rate Data bits Parity Stop bits Flow control Initialization string Port Note: When specifying a port assignment, the ‘n’ indicates the computer serial port to which your modem is attached. For example, if your modem is connected to serial port 2, you would select COM2.

  • Page 26: Chapter 3 - Basic Modem Operation

    288S to recognize them. A command statement always begins with the letters AT or at. It is then followed by one or more commands and the <Enter> key. AT commands can only be issued when the Omni 288S is in “command mode” or “off-line.”...

  • Page 27: Dialing And Answering Techniques

    Type: ATA<Enter> The Omni 288S will pick up the phone line, and try to communicate. Normally, this command is only used to answer an incoming call made from another modem. Thus the high pitched noise you will hear from the speaker. To abort the operation, press any key, or select “Disconnect”...

  • Page 28: Auto-Answer And Hook Controls

    Pausing During Dialing: Note: The pause time for each comma is defined by S Register S8. Default is 2 seconds per comma. Dialing Without Waiting for Dial Tone: Originating a call using an Answer Tone: ATDT 555 1212,,,,,,R Redialing the Last Number Called: Waiting for Five Seconds of Silence: Transferring a Call (using flash hook): Auto-Answer and Hook Controls...

  • Page 29: Quick Tips When Issuing At Commands

    If you see duplicated characters for each one you type, your Omni 288S and software both have their “echo” feature turned. The Omni 288S command echo state is switched off using ATE0 and on using ATE1 (default).

  • Page 30: Modem Result Codes

    AT command you sent was executed. If you receive an ERROR code, it means the command was invalid. The Omni 288S also provides result codes that show: Whether or not a Dial Tone was detected when the modem originated a call.

  • Page 31: Changing S Register Values

    Non-Volatile Memory The Omni 288S has an amount of memory set aside for storing user information such as frequently used phone numbers and default command settings. This latter is particularly useful when you use your modem to call a variety of different locations that require different settings.

  • Page 32: Saving Settings And User Profiles

    There are some cases where you may wish to save the settings you have made as the default settings that are recalled when the Omni 288S is powered up. The AT&WZ command selects the current settings as the power-on profile.

  • Page 33: Zyxel Serial/Parallel I/O Card

    AT&WZ<enter> (saves the settings to power-up profile) Mac Serial Port When you connect your Omni 288S modem to a Macintosh computer, make sure the cable is a hardware handshaking cable. These cables are readily available. The models Lisa, Macintosh 128 and Macintosh 512 don't have hardware handshaking.

  • Page 34: Helpful Hints For Unix-Based Computers

    Chapter 3 - Basic Modem Operation Fewer programs are available to make use of the ZyXEL's fax features. A commercial software which has found wide acceptance is FaxSTF. It is installed like a printer driver, thus allowing you to send faxes from almost any program which runs on your Macintosh.

  • Page 35: Chapter 4 - Advanced Data Communications

    Chapter 4 - Advanced Data Communications This chapter is included as a general reference to the connectors, interfaces, protocols, and standards used by the Omni 288S, including definitions of many of the communications-related terms used in this manual. Front Panel LEDs The Omni 288 has 13 front panel LEDs.

  • Page 36: Dte Interface

    Terminal Equipment and DCE stands for Data Communication Equipment. The computer or terminal is the DTE and the modem is the DCE. The DTE interface used by the Omni 288S is an RS-232 with throughput speeds up to 460.8 Kbps. Synchronous and Asynchronous Communications There are two kinds of serial data communication.

  • Page 37: Rs-232C Or Eia-232D/E

    In the USA, Bell Systems used to create de facto standards such as Bell 212A for 1200 bps modems and Bell 103 for 300 bps modems. Everyone follows the ITU- T standards now for newer and higher-speed modems. The Omni 288S supports all the above mentioned modem standards and are compatible with existing...

  • Page 38: Universal Protocol Compatibility

    Chapter 4 - Advanced Data Communications Universal Protocol Compatibility Universal compatibility covers a broad range of ITU-T and BELL standards, and provides data compression. Various operation modes that can be achieved are as follows: Standard BPS rate (+/-0,01%) V.34 28 800 - 2 400 ZyXEL 19 200 ZyXEL...

  • Page 39: Setting The Dte To Dce Rate

    * Denotes default setting. Setting the DTE to DCE Rate The Omni 288S DTE to DCE rate can be determined in three ways: 1. By default the DTE to DCE rate is equal to the DTE speed set by S20 (default S20=1 for 115200 bps).

  • Page 40: Data Compression

    Data Compression The Omni 288S supports both V.42bis and MNP5 data compression protocols. Data compression works by representing the original data information in less bits and transmitting the reduced data bits through the data link. The receiver recovers the original information by reversing the representing process.

  • Page 41: Hardware Or Software Flow Control

    Chapter 4 - Advanced Data Communications The compression efficiency of V.42bis is generally higher than that of MNP5. In some cases it can be 50% to 100% higher and in other cases it is just slightly higher. In general, it is about 50% more efficient. Run Length Encoding Run-length encoding is applied in an attempt to avoid sending long sequences of repeated characters (data).
  • Page 42 DTE. Turn ON the RTS and the modem will start sending data again to the DTE. In asynchronous full-duplex applications, the Omni 288S always responds to the RTS signal as a flow control signal. The Omni 288S defaults automatically to this hardware flow control setting and it is a better choice.

  • Page 43: Chapter 5 - Synchronous Mode Operation

    Chapter 5 - Synchronous Mode Operation Chapter 5 - Synchronous Mode Operation This chapter introduces you to the use of the Omni 288S for synchronous operation. The modem can be used as a synchronous modem when it is connected to a synchronous computer or terminal. It is of course necessary to make sure that the remote modem and system are also set to synchronous.

  • Page 44: Clock Options

    Chapter 5 - Synchronous Mode Operation Clock Options Synchronous data must be transmitted and received with a common timing clock. This timing clock is used to transmit data from the DTE to the modem which modulates the data according to this clock. The receiving modem recovers the clock and data from the carrier and sends the data to the receiving DTE along with the clock.

  • Page 45: Dialing From Synchronous Mode

    Chapter 5 - Synchronous Mode Operation You can always use the panel operation to control and configure the modem and use the manual dial and answer to operate the modem. Dialing from Synchronous Mode 1. Dial from the terminal using asynchronous commands. Set &M1 and use asynchronous AT commands to dial the number.

  • Page 46: Chapter 6 - Leased Line Operation

    The Omni 288S supports only 2-wire leased lines. Connecting to a 2-Wire Leased Line The Omni 288S is equipped with a phone jack for dial-up line connections. Connections can also be made to a 2-wire leased line using the same jack.

  • Page 47: Terminating A Leased Line Connection

    When operating over a leased line, modem will handshake in answer mode. Terminating a Leased Line Connection Pressing the DATA/VOICE switch on the Omni 288S will switch the modem on/off the connected leased line. Chapter 6 - Leased Line Operation...

  • Page 48: Chapter 7 - Cellular Mode Operation

    Chapter 7 - Cellular Mode Operation Chapter 7 - Cellular Mode Operation The Omni 288S is equipped with a special cellular communication mode which enables the modem to perform reliable high speed data transmissions over cellular phone links. Although all ZyXEL modems can provide the cellular mode, the ZyXEL U-1496P portable modem is specially designed for mobile use.

  • Page 49: Cellular Modems And Zycellular Technology

    ZyCellular. ZyCellular technologies specifically improve the modem data pump's performance with respect to cellular impairments. ZyCellular Modes In addition to normal modem, fax, and voice operation modes, the following cellular modes are available in the Omni 288S: Mode Speed Multi-Auto V.34/ZyX modes/V.32bis/V.32/V.22bis/G3 FAX/Cellular...

  • Page 50: Cellular Mode Usage

    Chapter 7 - Cellular Mode Operation The MULTI-AUTO mode will automatically adapt to the other modem's capability, and will request and connect the appropriate mode. If both sides have cellular mode capability and at least one side is using a cellular phone, using MULTI-AUTO to make or answer a data call will result in a cellular mode connection.
  • Page 51 If you are using a cellular phone data interface adapter, the following figures illustrate three installation examples. The figures are illustrated with a U-1496P model. You can use the Omni 288S, in the same way. The following is an example of a mobile phone that has a handset cradle and a separate transceiver and handset.
  • Page 52 Chapter 7 - Cellular Mode Operation Some newer cellular models, particularly the hand-held ones, have an audio jack that can connect the cellular phone's audio input/output to an outside headphone- microphone set. A simple adapter cable can be used to connect the RJ11 modem's 2-wire interface to this cellular phone's audio jack.

  • Page 53: Office Installation

    Chapter 7 - Cellular Mode Operation Office Installation Naturally, you can install the Omni 288S in an office environment, as with all the other ZyXEL models.

  • Page 54: Chapter 8 - Special Functions

    Chapter 8 - Special Functions This chapter describes the special features of the Omni 288S, and offers instructions on how each is used. Security Functions The Omni 288S provides a security function that prevents unauthorized users from making connections. Two types of security functions are provided.

  • Page 55: Remote Configuration

    Remote Configuration Remote configuration on the Omni 288S is provided as a profile by profile batch mode. When on-line, the remote modem’s current configuration or one of its profiles can be read into one of the local modem’s user profiles. This profile is modified locally and the line can be disconnected during this time.
  • Page 56 Local profile modification is done by loading this profile as the active settings and then modifying and saving the active settings back to the profile. Then the connection is reestablished and the profile transmitted to the remote modem. Reading a remote profile b into a local profile a is acheived by the command: AT*Rab Local user profile number a=0-3...

  • Page 57: Caller Number Delivery (Caller Id)

    With CND service, the phone company’s central office will send the coded caller information to the called station. This information is sent once between the first and second. The Omni 288S modem can decode this caller information and present it to the connected computer/terminal during the second ring period as part of the call progress ring message.
  • Page 58 CALLER NUMBER: 7135551414 or Smith RING In the multiple message format, if the caller’s number and name are available, the ring message will display both: RING TIME: MM-DD hh:mm CALLER NUMBER: <Caller_ID> CALLER NAME: <Caller_Name> RING Here is an example: RING TIME: 04-28 12:30 CALLER NUMBER: 7135551414...

  • Page 59: Distinctive Ring

    “ON” part (cadence) of the ring. The Omni 288S modem can distinguish up to four types of ring signals and can be commanded to answer or not answer any one of these four types of ring signals.

  • Page 60: Extended Distinctive Ring (Edr)

    DTMF tones, once detected by the modem, will be reported as RING or RING n to the software application. With these two functions, the Omni 288S can be installed with an answering machine or voice telephone set at home. In most cases, the modem should not be set to answer regular rings, nor to report them.

  • Page 61: Setting Up Edr

    Setting Up EDR The new EDR can be used at home where multiple phones are installed in parallel. Once this function is enabled, the modem will go into EDR mode after the ring disappears, and it will be able to detect the data/fax CNG tone and DTMF tones, and report them as different types of rings.

  • Page 62: Edr Application Example

    The timing relationship between the Caller ID (if enabled), EDR, and ring detection is as follows: ring1 ring2 ***--------***--------***------------------------------ 3sec +------+---+------+---+------+---+-------------+---- CID/EDR RD CID =Caller ID task Note: During the EDR period, any AT command will disable the EDR function. EDR Application Example If we use ZFAX as our fax receiving application and we don’t want it to answer the call unless it is a fax call, the way to set it up would be:...

  • Page 63: Chapter 9 - Fax Operation

    Chapter 9 - Fax Operation Chapter 9 - Fax Operation The Omni 288S can be used as a fax machine, and this chapter explains how. In the sections below, we will describe how the modem works as a fax machine, the ITU-T T.30 fax protocol, the Class 1, 2, and 2.0 fax commands and ZyXEL...

  • Page 64: Itu-T T.30 Fax Protocol

    Therefore, the modem relieves the computer fax software of the T.30 protocol handling. The Omni 288S allows for fax speeds up to 14400 bps when transmitting to a fax machine which complies with the G3 fax standard. Speeds will fall back to 12000, 9600, or 7200 bps in poor line conditions.
  • Page 65 Class 1 Command Set Command +FCLASS=n Note: If S57.4=0 (default), the response to the +FCLASS=? command will not report Class 1 capability. This is due to the fact that some fax software packages may get confused by this response. Command +FTS=n +FRS=n +FTM=<MOD>...

  • Page 66: Class 2 Command Set

    Class 2 Command Set The following Class 2 commands are supported and implemented per TIA PN2388 (8/20/90). Command Syntax +<command>=<value> +<command>=? +<command>? Supported Commands (per TIA PN2388 8/20/90) Command +FAA=n +FBADLIN= <value> +FBADMUL= <value> +FBOR=n +FBUF? +FCIG="string" +FCLASS=n +FCON +FCQ=n +FCR=n Chapter 9 - Fax Operation Description...
  • Page 67 Command +FCTCRTY= <value> +FDCC=vr,br,wd,ln, df,ec,bf,st +FDCS=vr,br,wd,ln, df,ec,bf,st +FDIS=vr,br,wd,ln, df,ec,bf,st Chapter 9 - Fax Operation Value Description 0-255 ECM retry count; in Error Mode only: The sender will try to send a partial page 4 times. <value>=0 to 255; units of 4 retries. If the Continue To Correct (CTC) count is 0, it will not make any further attempts.
  • Page 68 Command +FDR +FDT=df,vr,wd, ln +FECM=n +FET=n +FLID="string" +FLO=n +FLPL=n +FMDL? +FMFR? +FMINSP=n +FPHCTO= <value> +FPTS=n Chapter 9 - Fax Operation Value Description Receive phase C data command; initiates document reception. Transmit phase C data command: release the DCE to proceed with negotiation. Error mode control: Error mode is disabled.
  • Page 69 Command +FREL=n +FREV? +FSPL=n All other +F commands are not supported, but the modem will respond OK. In many cases this means "don't care." See PN 2388 for command details. Class 2 Command Responses Response +FCFR +FCIG:"string" +FCON +FCSI:"string" +FDCS:vr,br,wd,ln, df,ec,bf,st +FDIS:vr,br,wd,ln, df,ec,bf,st...

  • Page 70: Class 2.0 Command Set

    Response +FNSF:"HEX string" +FNSS:"HEX string" +FPOLL +FPTS:n +FTSI:"string" +FVOICE Class 2 Flow Control Flow control is necessary to match the DTE-DCE data rate to the line signaling rate while transmitting or receiving Group 3 (T.4) data. In Class 2 fax mode, both hardware (RTS/CTS) and software (XON/XOFF) flow control are enabled.
  • Page 71 Command Value tq=1 tq=2 +FCR=n +FCT=n 0-255 +FDR +FDT +FEA=n +FIE=n +FIP +FIS=vr,br,wd,ln, df,ec,bf,st +FKS +FLI="string" +FLO=n +FLP=n Chapter 9 - Fax Operation Description disabled. DCE Transmit Copy Quality Checking enabled. DCE Transmit Copy Quality Correction enabled. "Capability to receive" parameter DCE will not receive message or poll a remote device.
  • Page 72 Command Value +FMI? +FMM? +FMR? +FMS=n +FNR=rpr, tpr, idr, nsr rpr=0 rpr=1 tpr=0 tpr=1 idr=0 idr=1 nsr=0 nsr=1 +FNS="string" +FPI="string" +FPP=n +FPR=n n>0 +FPS=n Chapter 9 - Fax Operation Description Request DCE manufacturer identification. Request DCE model identification. Request DCE revision identification. Minimum phase C speed parameter.
  • Page 73 Command +FRQ=pgl, cbl +FRY=n +FSP=n Class 2.0 Command Responses Response +FCI:"CSI ID string" +FCO +FCS: vr, br, wd, ln, df, ec, bf, st +FET:<ppm> +FHS:<hsc> Chapter 9 - Fax Operation Value Description Quality thresholds parameters: pgl= Specify the percentage of good lines (e.g. with 0-64 negotiated number of pixels) required for a (HEX...
  • Page 74 Response +FIS:vr, br, wd, ln df, ec, bf, st +FNC: "NSC FIF string" +FNF: "NSF FIF string" +FNS: "NSS FIF string" +FPI: "CIG ID string" +FPO +FPS:ppr, lc, blc, cblc, lbc +FTC: vr, br, wd, ln, df, ec, bf, st Chapter 9 - Fax Operation Value Function and Description...

  • Page 75: Extended Fax At Command Set

    38400 bps, and it is higher than the fax link rate. CTS/RTS hardware flow control is used to regulate the data flow. The Omni 288S accepts the extended fax AT commands to set the modem mode and fax parameters. Besides the extended fax AT commands, the modem accepts all the other AT commands described in this chapter.
  • Page 76 Command Function Displays the ring cadence. Parameter Setting Command Function Set to normal vertical resolution. Set to high vertical resolution. Set to one dimensional coding scheme. Set to two dimensional coding scheme. Set recording width: 1728 picture elements along a scan line length of 215 mm.
  • Page 77 Status Report Result Codes When the Omni 288S is set in the fax mode, each ATD or ATA command will make the modem try to establish a fax connection. The Omni 288S will send a status report result code back to the DTE (computer).

  • Page 78: Flow Control

    The computer should send data only when CTS is ON. RTS is used by the computer to signal the Omni 288S that the fax message is finished. As soon as RTS off is detected, the modem starts the post message handshaking to make sure that the remote facsimile has received the fax message successfully.
  • Page 79 X7#B1+FCLASS=6 Change the connection message to: CONNECT 1200 CONNECT 1200 1275 CONNECT FAX 2400 CONNECT 2400 Set external mail as: String 1 ZyXEL The following is a sample setting in the BINKLEY.CFG file for a Binkley system. Init AT&FX7S0=1#B1+FCLASS=6 ExtrnMail ZyXEL errorlevel Chapter 9 - Fax Operation 4800 9600...

  • Page 80: Chapter 10 - Voice Mode Operation

    Chapter 10 - Voice Mode Operation Voice mode refers to the Omni 288S’s ability to digitize incoming voice messages, which the computer stores and forwards. It also means the modem can playback the recorded digitized voice either off-line for local message listening or on-line for a message announcement.

  • Page 81: Automatic Detection Of Voice, Data, Fax

    The Omni 288S can recognize a fax or data call more quickly if a calling tone is received. In this case, the voice announcement can be omitted.

  • Page 82: Voice Mode Application Examples

    Device selection remains the same. Voice Mode Application Examples Shown below are six examples of some common uses of the Omni 288S voice mode operation, and the AT command sequences used to initiate them. The voice application software you use will normally perform these functions automatically.

  • Page 83: Plaing A Voice File Through The Phone Line

    Plaing a voice file through the phone line Commands DCE Responses AT+FCLASS=8 AT+VSM=? (reference table) AT+VSM=4 AT+VLS=2 VCON AT+VTX CONNECT <DATA> <DLE><ETX> AT+VLS=0 AT+FCLASS=0 Omni 288S as a Voice answering machine Commands DCE Responses AT+FCLASS=8 AT+VSM=? (reference table) AT+VSM=4 AT+VLS=2 VCON AT+VTX CONNECT <DATA> <DLE><ETX> AT+VSM=2 AT+VRX CONNECT <DATA>...

  • Page 84: Omni 288S As A Data Answering Machine

    AT+VSM=4 AT+VLS=2 VCON AT+VTX CONNECT <DATA> <DLE> c or <DLE>’ n’ <DATA> <DLE><ETX> AT+FCLASS=2 Try to handshake fax mode. Omni 288S as a Data answering machine Command DCE Response AT+FCLASS=8 AT+VSM=? (reference table) AT+VSM=4 AT+VLS=2 VCON AT+VTX CONNECT <DATA> <DLE><ETX>...

  • Page 85: Voice States And Operation Modes

    Voice States and Operation Modes The Omni 288’s Voice Mode DCE control interface adheres to the TIA TR29.2 committee IS-101 Interim Standard. ZyXEL is continuously enhancing its modems' voice capability and voice feature implementation. Please refer to future manual amendments or firmware release notes for updated details. In ZyXEL Voice Mode, three states exist that correspond to the flow direction of voice data between the modem (DCE) and the computer (DTE).

  • Page 86: Voice Data States

    The Voice Command State provides several DTE options. The modem may wait for an unspecified time after playing a welcome message, or switch to other modes as part of a DTE call discrimination algorithm. Voice Data States The DCE is in Voice Data State when the DCE is operating in voice mode and is communicating with a remote station or with one or more local devices which are capable of translating analog signals to voice (e.g., speaker) or voice to analog (e.g., microphone).

  • Page 87: Events And Actions With Shielded Code

    1. monitors the line we which connects the DCE to the remote station or to one or more local devices t detect events which the DCE reports to the DTE. These events pertain to signals carried over the line such as tones, and to PSTN -generated control and notification signals such as ringing.

  • Page 88: Action Commands In Voice Data State

    <code> Event Report Description 7 (0x37) DTMF 7 8 (0x38) DTMF 8 9 (0x39) DTMF 9 0 (0x30) DTMF 0 A (0x41) Extended Keypad DTMF A B (0x42) Extended Keypad DTMF B C (0x43) Extended Keypad DTMF C D (0x44) Extended Keypad DTMF D * (0x2A) Extended Keypad DTMF *...

  • Page 89: Voice At Commands

    <code> Event Report Description u (0x75) Turn up the volume or gain by one unit. d (0x64) Turn down the volume or gain by one unit. p (0x70) Pause Data State: The DCE suspends sending analog data to the currently selected analog destination. While pausing, the DCE will maintain the contents of its internal buffer and the state of its compressors, continue in the Data State, and send silence to the analog destination.

  • Page 90: At Command Syntax

    AT Command Syntax AT is the command line prefix. Voice commands take one of the following forms: Command-Form Syntax +V<CM>? +V<CM>=? +V<CM>=<string> +V<CM>=<value_string> Voice AT commands begin with ‘AT’ followed by a ‘+V’ command prefix. <CM> represents the command character/s. The command parameters can are made up of <value>...

  • Page 91: Supported Commands In Voice Mode Operation

    The DTE can select the flow control method in voice mode by using the +FLO command (defined in Class 2 and 2.0). Supported Commands in Voice Mode Operation ATD (with +FCLASS=8) This command causes the DCE to dial a phone number. The DCE uses the current destination setting to perform a dial action.
  • Page 92 Voice Mode (TIA IS-101) The DCE returns the OK result code if the DCE accepts the command. The DCE returns the ERROR result code if the <mode> subparameter is not permitted. AT+FCLASS? The DCE returns the current mode setting followed by the OK result code. AT+FCLASS=? The DCE returns permitted modes.

  • Page 93: Voice Mode Action Commands

    <method> Flow Control Method XON/XOFF and RTS/CTS flow control turned off Use software XON/XOFF flow control in either direction. Use hardware RTS/CTS flow control. The DCE returns the OK result code if the DCE accepts the command. The DCE returns the ERROR result code if the <method> subparameter is out of range. AT+FLO? The DCE returns the current flow control setting, followed by the OK result code.
  • Page 94 2. The DTE sends a <DLE><!> shielded code. 3. A DTE/DCE Inactivity Timer time-out. Upon termination of the voice state, the DCE will append a <DLE><ETX> character pair, followed by the OK result code. The DCE then returns to Voice Command State.

  • Page 95: Voice Mode Configuration Commands

    This command causes the DCE to start the voice transmission process. The DCE begins the Voice Transmission Mode by returning the CONNECT result code to the DTE. After this report, the DCE accepts <DLE> shielded voice data from the DTE. The DTE shall send the data in the format previously selected by the +VSM command and use the flow control method selected by the +FLO command.
  • Page 96 The DCE returns the result code OK if DCE accepts this command, or it returns the result code ERROR if the <level> parameter is out of range. AT+VGT? The DCE returns the current gain, followed by the OK result code. AT+VGT=? The DCE returns permitted values for the gain.
  • Page 97 The DCE returns the VCON result code (returns OK if S48.5=1) if the DCE accepts this command, or it returns the ERROR result code if the <device> value is not permitted. AT+VLS? The DCE will return the current I/O device followed by the OK result code. AT+VLS=? The DCE will return permitted I/O devices.
  • Page 98 AT+VSM=<cml>,<vsr> This command causes the DCE to select a compression scheme and sample rate as follows: <cml> Compression Scheme ZyXEL 2 ADPCM ZyXEL 3 ADPCM ZyXEL 3 ADPCM (new) ZyXEL 4 ADPCM DVI ADPCM A-law PCM u-law PCM The DCE returns the OK result code if DCE accepts this command, or it returns the ERROR result code if any of the values are out of range.

  • Page 99: Chapter 11 - At Command Set Summaries

    Chapter 11 - AT Command Set Summaries Chapter 11 - AT Command Set Summaries Basic AT Command Set Command Options Function & Description A> <any key> All the Following Commands Require a “AT” Prefix B0 * 0-9, #, * DS n n=0-49 E1 * H0 *...
  • Page 100 Chapter 11 - AT Command Set Summaries Command Options Function & Description n=0-7 Q0 * Sr.b= n Sr.b? Sr= n V1 * n=0-7 n=0-4 Speaker always ON Speaker ON after the last digit is dialed out and OFF when carrier is detected Ring volume control.'N0' will disable the audio ring function Return to on-line state...

  • Page 101: Description Of Ati2 Output

    Chapter 11 - AT Command Set Summaries Description of ATI2 Output: The Link Status Report output appears as follows: ZyXEL MODEMS LINK STATUS REPORT Chars Sent Octets Sent Blocks Sent Blocks Resent Max Block Size Link Duration FRN Requested FCS Errors Xmitter Underrun Last Speed/Protocol 14400 Disconnect Reason...

  • Page 102: Extended At& Command Set

    Chapter 11 - AT Command Set Summaries Extended AT& Command Set Command Options Function & Description &Bn &B0 &B1 * &Cn &C0 &C1 * &Dn &D0 &D1 &D2 * &D3 &F &Gn &G0 * &G2 &Hn &H0 &H3 * &H4 &Jn &J0 &J1...
  • Page 103 Chapter 11 - AT Command Set Summaries Command Options Function & Description &N0 * &N3 &N4 &N5 &N12 &N13 &N14 &N15 &N16 &N17 &N18 &N19 &N24 &N25 &N32 &N34 &N35 &N36 &N37 &N38 &N39 &N42 &N43 &N44 &N45 &N46 &N62 &N63 &N64 &N65...
  • Page 104 Chapter 11 - AT Command Set Summaries Command Options Function & Description &R0 &R1 * &Sn &S0 * &S1 &Tn &T0 &T1 &T3 &T4 &T5 &T6 &T7 &T8 &Vn &V0 &Vn &V5 &Wn n=0-3 &Xn &X0 * &X1 &X2 &Yn &Y0 &Y1 * &Y2...

  • Page 105: Extended At* Command Set

    Chapter 11 - AT Command Set Summaries Extended AT* Command Set Command Options *C0 * n=0-49 *D0 * *E0 * n=0-39 n=0-15 *P9 * *Q2 * *Rab Function & Description Character length, including start, stop and parity bit. 10-bit character length. 11-bit character length.
  • Page 106 Chapter 11 - AT Command Set Summaries Command Options a=0-3 b=0-3 *Wab a=0-3 b=0-3 The AT+F commands are located in the chapter on Fax Operation. The AT+V commands are located in the chapter on Voice Mode Operation. Function & Description Local user profile number “a”...

  • Page 107: Chapter 12 - Status Registers & Result Codes

    Chapter 12 - Status Registers & Result Codes Chapter 12 - Status Registers & Result Codes S-Register Descriptions In most bit-mapped S-registers, the default bit value is 0. Non-0 default values are followed by an asterisk. In some cases, default values are shown in the refence column preceded by +.
  • Page 108 Chapter 12 - Status Registers & Result Codes Command S15= S16= S17= 0-30 S18= S19= 0-73 Function and description 4-wire leased line - if available Internal clock (Default) External clock Remote clock Asynchronous data with buffering (Default) Asynchronous command, synchronous data Direct asynchronous, no data buffering Synchronous Bit-mapped register...
  • Page 109 Chapter 12 - Status Registers & Result Codes Command S20= Note: Only the speeds up to S20=14 are supported by auto speed detection. S21= Function and description DTE speed (bps). Auto detected from AT Command 230400 bps 115200 bps (Default) 76800 bps 57600 bps 38400 bps...
  • Page 110 Chapter 12 - Status Registers & Result Codes Command S23= S24= 0-14 32-224 16-119 Function and description CTS Follows RTS in synchronous mode. Response delay set in S26 Ignore RTS (CTS always ON) in synchronous mode. (Default) Assume DTR always On 108.1, DTR OFF-ON transition causes dial of the default number 108.2 Data Terminal Ready, DTR OFF...
  • Page 111 Chapter 12 - Status Registers & Result Codes Command S25= 0-255 S26= 0-255 S27= S28= S29= 0-39 S31= 0-255 S32= 0-255 S35= Function and description 0-FF Specify the time delay that DTR signal needs to be OFF before it will be recognized, in 10 ms units.
  • Page 112 Chapter 12 - Status Registers & Result Codes Command S36= S37= 0-80 S38= S39= S40= Function and description Enable password protection to profile saving. When ‘AT&W0’ is issued, and profile 0 in the NVRAM has this bit set, the supervisory password will be requested.
  • Page 113 Chapter 12 - Status Registers & Result Codes Command S41= S42= S43= S44= Function and description No result code displayed in answer mode Bit mapped register Special MNP compatibility (see also S27.0, S38.5) Disable retrain abort, up to 5 min. for special satellite line condition Enable CCITT signals 140 and 141 on EIA- 232D interface...
  • Page 114 Chapter 12 - Status Registers & Result Codes Command S45= 0-255 S46= 0-255 S48= S49= 0-15 S50= Function and description When selected with ‘&B0’, DTE speed fixed at 38400 when the link speed is above 9600. DTE speed fixed at 9600 if link speed is 7200, DTE speed follows link speed.
  • Page 115 Chapter 12 - Status Registers & Result Codes Command 0-255 S51= S52= 0-24 S56= 0-255 S57= S62= Function and description 0-FF The modem counts when there is no data flow in or out of the RS-232 serial port. A connection is disengaged when the counter reaches the preset value.

  • Page 116: Result Code Options

    Chapter 12 - Status Registers & Result Codes S-register bit number, 'b', used in 'ATSr.b=n' and 'ATSr.b=?' Decimal value, 'x', used in 'ATSn=x' Equivalent Hexadecimal value. Factory default when listed in 'Reference' column. +nnn 'AT' is omitted when an AT command is referred to in the 'Reference' column.. Note: Result Code Options "ATXn"...

  • Page 117: Result Code Field Descriptions

    Chapter 12 - Status Registers & Result Codes ATV0 ATV1 CONNECT 41600 CONNECT 24960 CONNECT 20800 CONNECT 28800 CONNECT 26400 CONNECT 24000 CONNECT 21600 Use S42.6 to disable 'RINGING' result code When more than one type of Distinctive Ring is turned on (S40b3-6) ‘RING n’...

  • Page 118: Chapter 13 - Diagnostics & Troubleshooting

    Chapter 13 - Diagnostics & Troubleshooting Chapter 13 - Diagnostics & Troubleshooting Diagnostics The Omni 288 is equipped with several diagnostic capabilities: Power-on Self Test Analog Loop-back Test Digital Loop-back with Self-Test Remote Digital Loop-back Test Remote Digital Loop-back with Self-Test The diagnostic tests listed above apply to several modes of operation: asynchronous or synchronous, error controlled or non-error controlled, data compression enabled or disabled data mode.

  • Page 119: Resetting The Modem

    10 seconds otherwise the modem will go to firmware update kernel execution. 2. The Omni 288S will run a continuous analog loopback self-test. Printable characters will be shown on the terminal connected to the modem's DTE port. 3. The V34, CD, DSR, CTS, RXD, EC, and SQ LEDs should be ON. If not, there is a hardware problem.

  • Page 120: Indicator Lights

    Chapter 13 - Diagnostics & Troubleshooting characters. You can see the result on the screen. In the synchronous mode, the pattern is made up of scrambled binary 1 and the Throughput Meter will change to a Bit Error Rate Meter. The left reader displays accumulated bit errors while the right reader displays accumulated bits sent.

  • Page 121: Trouble Shooting

    Trouble Shooting The Omni 288S modem is designed to provide years of ultra high speed satisfaction. In the unlikely event you encounter problems using your modem, the tips in this section will help you to identify and resolve them. Most modem problems are a result of incorrect cabling or settings within your communications or fax software.

  • Page 122: Command Echo Problems

    Chapter 13 - Diagnostics & Troubleshooting Problem You typed an AT command, but did not receive an OK or 0 result code. Solutions 1. Your communications software may be using a different COM port than your modem. Be sure both the software and your modem are addressing the same COM port.

  • Page 123: Answer Problems

    Chapter 13 - Diagnostics & Troubleshooting Answer Problems Problem Your modem does not auto-answer incoming calls. Solutions 1. Make sure the supplied telephone cable is connected to your modem’s LINE jack and not the PHONE jack. 2. Your modem may not be set up for auto-answer. With the modem in command state, type ATS0=1 and press Enter to have the modem answer on the first incoming ring.

  • Page 124: Connect Problems

    Chapter 13 - Diagnostics & Troubleshooting You can make a data connection with a remote modem, but encounter frequent errors during data transfers. Solutions 1. Your modem and communications software may be configured for different flow control methods. Be sure your modem and software are both using hardware (RTS/CTS) flow control or software (XON/XOFF) flow control.

  • Page 125: Appendix A - Upgrading Your Modem

    When the installation is complete, the modem restarts automatically. Kernel Recovery Mode Your Omni 288S is equipped with ZyXEL’s exclusive Kernel Recovery Mode. This unique feature enables quick recovery from failed flash uploads. With other modems, a failed flash upload usually results in the user having to return the modem to the factory for repair.

  • Page 126: Appendix B - Contacting Zyxel

    Appendix B - Contacting ZyXEL ZyXEL takes pride in it products and its customers. We are continually striving to improve our line by engineering them with your current and future needs in mind. To help us in that effort, we encourage your comments. For your convenience, we have listed below various means by which you can contact ZyXEL directly: ZyXEL Phone Numbers Voice Telephone Numbers...

  • Page 127: Online Access

    Online Access You can also contact ZyXEL via the Internet using E-mail, our Web site, or FTP, and through CompuServe. Internet E-mail Sales inquiries: sales@zyxel.com Technical support: support@zyxel.com ; in the U.S. or support@zyxel.hinet.net ; outside the U.S. World Wide Web ZyXEL has a home page on the World Wide Web(WWW).

  • Page 128: Appendix C - Connector Pinouts

    Appendix C - Connector Pinouts Phone Jack Pinouts The Omni 288S is equipped with two RJ11 phone jacks: 1. one for the dail-up line connection (LINE) 2. one for an optional connection to a phone set (PHONE) The signals for these pins are: RING The signals A and A1 are used with the KTS (Key Telephone Systems).

  • Page 129: Macintosh Serial Port Pinouts

    Macintosh Serial Port Pinouts The following table shows the wiring of a modem Macintosh hardware handshaking cable: Modem Description Din 8 DB 25 4 & 20 DTR to RTS and DTR, Hardware Handshaking Out CTS to CTS, Hardware Handshaking In TX- to TXD, Data sent GND, Ground RX- to RXD, Data received...

  • Page 130: Glossary

    Glossary Analog : Not digital. Analog quantities may have any value. Analog loopback test : Testing method in which the modem's analog output signal is connected to the analog input. Answer: In a connection between two modems, one modem works as the recipient (in answer mode) and the second modem as the initiator (originate mode).
  • Page 131 Glossary CEPT : Commission Européenne Postale et Telephonique. This organization regulates the data exhange between the European postal services and participates in the drafting of some standards. Class 2 : A standard for fax transfers using a fax modem. Currently several drafts exist which are incompatible with each other.
  • Page 132 Glossary other peripheral devices. You will not find any DIP switches in ZyXEL modems. ZyXEL modems let you perform all settings from the front panel or through command sequences. DLE : The ASCII code that is used in voice data mode to separate data segments from command segments.
  • Page 133 Glossary G3 fax : Several fax standards exist. Most available fax machines use the group 3 (G3) standard. This standard defines the compression of graphic data and a transmission speed of up to 14400 bps with an automatic fallback to 2400 bps if the telephone line is bad. Handshake : At the beginning of a connection, the modems must negotiate and initialize the protocols to be used and the speed at which the connection is to be established.
  • Page 134 Glossary MNP : Protocols for error correction and data compression from Microcom, Inc. Modem : An artificial word concatenated from mo dulator and dem odulator. A modem translates the digital signals received from its local DTE to analog signals which are transmitted via a telephone line.
  • Page 135 Glossary Remote location : The modem at the other end of the line (the one you are calling or that is calling). Reset : Return a device into a defined base status. Retrain : The re-initialization process a modem is doing with the remote modem when the receiving condition becomes bad.
  • Page 136 Glossary T.30 : A standard for fax transfers. TAE6 : A standard for a telephone wall outlet used in some countries, particularly in Germany. ter : Old French word for three. Terminal equipment : A computer running terminal software is used as terminal equipment in modem connections.

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