Contents What is ISDN............4 WEBGLIDER vs. a Standard V.34 Modem ..5 Summary of Connections ........6 General Setup ............7 Introduction ............7 Package Contents..........8 WEBGLIDER Interfaces ........9 WEBGLIDER Indicators ......... 11 Installation .............. 12 Software Installation and Programming ..14 Software Installation ........
Users who subscribe to ISDN services can make voice calls to, and receive voice calls from users of traditional services. The WEBGLIDER may be thought of as a “digital modem” and can be used to communicate with other digital modems (TAs) through an ISDN connection.
How Does the Webglider Compare to a Standard V.34 Modem? Function Boca Standard V.34 (28.8) WEBGLIDER Modem Software Configurable No (non PnP modem) Dial from Yes (using WEB- Yes (only to other Computer GLIDER or device analog devices) on AUX1 or AUX2)
Summary of Connections You may also have a standard ISDN modem in your Network PC connected to a standard RJ-11 phone line (optional) Telephone (optional) Power supply POWER SUPPLY RS-232 ISDN U AUX 1 AUX 2 TO SERIAL TO FAX TO STANDARD TO ISDN PORT ON...
ISDN. This product was designed specifically for North American ISDN. The WEBGLIDER allows you to connect your PC to the Internet, telecommute to a central site, connect to other remote PCs, or computer systems. At the same time your existing...
• Complimentary Software Services Guide • Ordering ISDN Services Guide • software diskette(s). Examine the contents of your WEBGLIDER package and check for damage. Contact your supplier or distributor if any of the items listed above are missing or physically damaged. Do not install damaged equipment.
ISDN network. Serial Connection The WEBGLIDER has a serial port for connecting to your PC or other Data Terminal Equipment (DTE). This port is labelled ‘RS-232’ and is located on the back panel. The port appears as a DCE (modem-like) connection and can be directly connected to terminal equipment using standard RS-232 cables.
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‘AUX 1’ and ‘AUX 2’. Each port supports multiple telephone-type devices up to a Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) of two. The WEBGLIDER allows both lines to be used at the same time for two simultaneous “voice” calls, if no data call is present.
ISDN network is detected and connection to the central office is starting up. The indicator is ON solid when the WEBGLIDER is ready for use (to make or receive calls from either the RS-232 port, or one of the AUX ports.)
Installation 1. Connect the output from the power supply lead to the socket marked 'PWR' on the back panel of the WEBGLIDER. Do not plug the power adapter into the AC outlet yet. Safety Statement Use only the power supply shipped with the product.
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Safety Statement Do not install telephone wiring or connect/disconnect ISDN equipment during an electrical storm. 4. You may now connect your telephone equipment to the AUX port(s) or, you may choose to do this after the unit has been configured. Use the cables provided with your telephone equipment to connect to AUX 1 or AUX 2.
95 (p. 14), Windows 3.x (p. 18), and Windows NT (p. 18). If you do not use one of these Operating systems, please see ‘Command Line Configuration’ in the Reference Guide. Start your operating system as you normally would, and insert the WEBGLIDER Driver and Configuration Utility diskette into your diskette drive. Windows 95 1.
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4. Select NEXT when Windows displays “Select Next to begin installing your new hardware”. Windows now asks “Do you want Windows to search for your new hardware?”; select NO, then NEXT. 5. Highlight MODEM on the list, then select Next. 6.
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9. To change the settings for the WEBGLIDER, double- click MODEMS, then highlight the WEBGLIDER and select PROPERTIES. Here, in the General tab, you can change the baud rate and COM port for the WEBGLIDER. Set the baud rate at 115200.
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PSINet), OR • &Q0&C1&D2 for V.120 (required for ISDN services such as CompuServe). 11. Click OK twice then click CLOSE to close Modem Properties. Close Control Panel. 12. Please refer to the WEBGLIDER Programming section for additional information.
Windows 3.x 1. Insert the WEBGLIDER Driver and Installation diskette into your A: or B: drive. 2. From Program Manager select FILE then RUN. In the command line field, type A:SETUP (or B:SETUP) then press ENTER. 3. Follow all on-screen instructions, to complete the installation.
WEBGLIDER Programming Before starting the WEBGLIDER programming, please familiarize yourself with the following terms. ANALOG PHONE DEVICE: Regular phone handset, fax machine, etc. AUX1/AUX2: Phone (POTS) ports on the back of your WEBGLIDER. BRI: Basic Rate Interface. DN: Directory Numbers given to you by your phone company when you get ISDN service.
1. Double-click the WEBGLIDER configuration icon to start programming. The utility will automatically detect the port to which the WEBGLIDER is attached. (If the WEBGLIDER is not found, ensure that it is powered on, and that the serial cable is attached).
SETUP allows you to enter information provided to you by your ISDN service provider (phone company). This allows you to assign ISDN network numbers to WEBGLIDER ports. 2. For Network/Switch Type, choose one of the following: • National ISDN 1/2 (NI1 or NI2) •...
1. Click on the Port Settings button to enter this section. Port Settings allow you to assign ISDN network numbers to the WEBGLIDER ports. 2. Assign DN 1 to the RS-232 port. 3. Assign DN 2 to the AUX1 port.
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AUX1 port exclusively for a handset. To assign directory numbers to AUX ports, via command line, refer to the WEBGLIDER Reference Guide (Section Four, p. 23). 5. Check the “High Speed Com Port” box ONLY if you have a serial port with a 16C650 UART.
Security Setup 1. Select the Security Setup button to set WEBGLIDER’s security features. This feature is not necessary for normal operation of the WEBGLIDER and may be left in the OFF setting. 2. Click OK to continue. NOTE: Security Type allows you to turn security ON or OFF for incoming calls.
You should now be able to make and receive calls from all three ports. REMEMBER: The DS light must be on solid before the WEBGLIDER is ready to dial out. If the DS light blinks continuously, you have made an error in programming the WEBGLIDER. See page 19.
Register Product 1. Select the Register Product button option to test and verify operation of your WEBGLIDER. This test procedure will also transmit the registration data file to Boca Research. NOTE: Toll charges may apply. 2. You will then be prompted for the following information: •...
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