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TOPIC chipset User’s Guide FCC Requirements This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. IF REQUESTED. THIS INFORMATION MUST BE GIVEN TO THE TELEPHONE COMPANY.
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TOPIC chipset User’s Guide a screw down cover (lid). As unsafe voltages (TNV) exis t on the modem card, disconnect the modem card from the telephone line while the cover (lid) of the DTE (computer) is removed. Installation of the modem card in a DTE (computer) which does not require a tool to open the cover (lid) will render the permit void.
TOPIC chipset User’s Guide Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction................5 1.1 Introduction......................... 5 1.2 What’s in the package....................5 Chapter 2 Specifications ..............6 Chapter 3 Hardware Installation............7 Chapter 4 Software Installation ............9 Windows 95 B (OSR2) ..................9 4.2 In Windows 98......................11 4.3 In Windows NT 4.0....................
Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Introduction Thank you for selecting the 56k V.90 modem with TOPIC chipset manufactured by Well Communication Co. This modem with TOPIC chipset is a hardware modem that uses the state-of-the-art single chip and Silicon DAA design. Besides, it has the advantages of high quality, high reliability, more compact and low cost.
TOPIC chipset User’s Guide Chapter 3 Hardware Installation Note: If you use the External modem, Please go to step 4 directly. 1. Remove the computer’s case. 2. Insert the modem card into a spare PCI expansion slot. 3. Close the case. 4.Unplug the telephone from the wall socket, then plug the telephone into the socket on the back of the modem marked “PHONE”.
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TOPIC chipset User’s Guide Chapter 4 Software Installation Power on your computer and modem and start Windows 95/98. Windows 95/98 will detect the modem automatically. Note: The figures shown in this manual are based on the Internal modem. 4.1 In Windows 95B(OS2) 4.1.1 Please insert the driver CD supplied when you see the message of “PCI Communication Device”...
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TOPIC chipset User’s Guide 4.1.3 Windows will continue installing the “Wave Device for Voice Modem”, click “Next” to start searching for the driver. 4.1.4 Windows has found the driver for the “Voice Modem Serial Wave Device”, click “finish” to complete the installation and end this procedure.
TOPIC chipset User’s Guide 4.2 In Windows 98 4.2.1 Please insert the driver CD supplied when you see the message of “PCI Communication Device”, then click “Next” to search for the driver. (If you use the External modem, you will see the message as “ Topic 56k External Data Fax Voice Modem”...
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TOPIC chipset User’s Guide 4.2.3 Select the “CD-ROM drive” and click “Next” to start the search. 4.2.4 Windows has found the driver for the “Topic 56k Data Fax Voice Modem”, click “Next” to start the installation. 4.2.5 This installation has been done, click “Finish” to continue installing Voice Modem.
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TOPIC chipset User’s Guide 4.2.6 When you see the message of “ Wave Device for Voice Modem”, click “Next” to search the driver. 4.2.7 Select the “Search for the best driver for your device. [Recommended]” and click “Next” to continue.
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TOPIC chipset User’s Guide 4.2.8 Select the “CD-ROM drive” and click “Next” to start the search. 4.2.9 Windows has found the driver for the “Voice Modem Serial Wave Device”, click “Next” to start the installation. 4.2.10 This installation has been done, click “Finish” to end this procedure.
TOPIC chipset User’s Guide 4.3 In Windows NT4.0 4.3.1 Please go to “Start>Run”, and type “I:\NT40\Setport.exe” to setup the serial port which rescource setting matches with internal PCI modem ( I is the letter of CD-ROM drive).Then click “OK” 4.3.2 Then, after the serial port is setup, click “OK” . 4.3.3 Click “Restart Now”...
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TOPIC chipset User’s Guide 4.3.4 Please go to “Start>My Computer>Control Panel”, then double click on “Modems” icon to install a new modem. 4.3.5 Select “Don’t detect my modem; I will select it from a list.”, then click “Next” to continue.
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TOPIC chipset User’s Guide 4.3.6 Click “Have Disk…” to install from the installation disk. 4.3.7 Insert the driver CD supplied and click “OK” to continue. 4.3.8 Select “Topic 56K Internal (or External) FAXModem” from the list of Models, then click “Next” to continue.
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TOPIC chipset User’s Guide 4.3.9 Select “Selected ports” and then click “Next” to start installing the selected modem. 4.3.10 The modem has been set up, click “Finish” to complete the installation.
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TOPIC chipset User’s Guide 4.3.11 Click “Close” to end this procedure as you see the Topic 56k Internal (or External) FAXModem has set on COM2. 4.3.12 Click “Yes” to configure the Dial-Up Networking for the new installed modem. 4.3.13 Click “Add…” to add the modem.
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TOPIC chipset User’s Guide 4.3.14 Select “COM2-Topic 56K Internal (or External) FAXModem” for RAS Capable Devices, then click “OK” to confirm the settings. 4.3.15 Click “Configure…” to configure port usage. 4.3.16 Select “Dial out only” for Port Usage and click “OK” to confirm the settings.
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TOPIC chipset User’s Guide 4.3.17 Click “Network” to configure the network. 4.3.18 Select “TCP/IP” for Dial out Protocols and click “OK” to confirm the settings. 4.3.19 Click “Continue” to complete the setup.
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TOPIC chipset User’s Guide 4.3.20 Dial-Up Networking was installed successfully, click “Restart” to take the new settings effect. 4.3.21 Select the country/region where you located, set the area (or city) code and select the phone system you’re using. Then click “Close” to complete the settings for Location Information.
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TOPIC chipset User’s Guide 4.3.23 You may use the name provided or enter a different one for the new phonebook entry, then click “Next” to continue. 4.3.24 Select the third option of “ The non-Windows NT server I am calling ….” for the Server, then click “Next”...
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TOPIC chipset User’s Guide 4.3.25 Key in the phone numb er of the dial-up server provided by your local ISP, then click “Next” to continue. 4.3.26 Select “Point-to-Point Protocol [PPP]” for Serial Line Protocol, then click “Next” to continue.
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TOPIC chipset User’s Guide 4.3.27 Select “ None” under normal condition, or consult with your local ISP for other choices, then click “Next” to continue. 4.3.28 Enter your IP address if you have a fixed one or leave the value “0.0.0.0”, consult with your local ISP if you are not sure.
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TOPIC chipset User’s Guide 4.3.29 Enter the IP addresses of a DNS and/or WINS server, or set “0.0.0.0” if you are not sure. Then click “Next” to continue. 4.3.30 Click “Finish” to save the settings.
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TOPIC chipset User’s Guide 4.3.31 Click “More” and select “Edit entry and modem properties…”. 4.3.32 Select “Topic 56k Internal (or External) FAXModem” from the list of Dial using, then click “Configure” to configure the modem.
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TOPIC chipset User’s Guide 4.3.33 Select “115200” from the list of Initial speed [bps] and select all of the three options for Hardware Features, then click “OK” to confirm the settings. 4.3.34 Click on “Server” tab, then select “TCP/IP” for Network protocols, “Enable software compression”...
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TOPIC chipset User’s Guide 4.3.35 Click on “Security” tab, then select “Accept any authentication including clear text”. And then click “OK” to confirm the settings. 4.3.36 Please go to “ Start>My Computer>Dial-Up Networking”, then click “ Dial” to connect to.
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TOPIC chipset User’s Guide 4.3.37 Enter the user name and password, then click “ OK” to get a connection to your local ISP.
TOPIC chipset User’s Guide 4.4 In Linux With Internal Modem: 4.4.1 Manual mode: 4.4.1.1 Find file pci from path / proc , then use vi editor to find Topic vender ID “151f” and the I/O-address, IRQ-number that Linux assigns to Topic modem.
TOPIC chipset User’s Guide With External Modem 4.4.3 For X window: 4.4.3.1 If your modem is connecting to Com 1, please go to: Red Hat menu > administration > control panel > modem configuration > cua0 Note:(1) If your modem is set on Com2, change cua0 to cua1 and so on. (2) Every different version of Linux may have a different little pop-up menu, so firstly, just try to find out where the control panel is.) 4.4.3.2 Now you can open an X terminal window and execute terminal program...
TOPIC chipset User’s Guide 4.5 In DOS: Note: The methods of configuration and diagnostics only for Internal modem under DOS environment and they can’t be executed under Windows DOS. 4.5.1 Configuration 4.5.1.1 The DOS will detect the Internal modem automatically when you start it. Then insert the driver CD supplied.
TOPIC chipset User’s Guide Chapter 5 Diagnostics in Windows 95/98 5.1 Please go to “Start > Settings > Control Panel” and double-click on the “modems” icon. 5.2 To test the modem by clicking on the “Diagnostics” tab. Then select the COM Port where “Topic 56K Data Fax Voice Modem”...
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TOPIC chipset User’s Guide 5.3 If your modem is responding to AT commands and functioning correctly, it means that your modem is working properly. Click “OK” to end this procedure.
TOPIC chipset User’s Guide Chapter 6 Uninstalling Procedure 6.1 Please go to “Start > Settings > Control Panel” and double-click on the “modems” icon. 6.2 Select the ”Topic Data Fax Voice Modem”, then click ”Remove”.
TOPIC chipset User’s Guide Chapter 7 Troubleshooting If you failed to install your modem in Windows95/98 Make sure that the COM port and IRQ have been set correctly, and it does not conflict with another board installed in your computer. Note: The following procedure is for Internal Modem only.
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TOPIC chipset User’s Guide 7.2 Select the “ Resources” tab. Then disable the setting of “ Use automatic settings”. Continue selecting the setting from the list of “Setting based on” until “No conflicts” is shown on the Conflicting device list, then click “OK” to end this procedure.
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