Chapter 1 - Introduction And Description; Introduction; Features - Multitech MultiModem MT2834ZDXI Quick Start Manual

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the MultiModemZDX modem, one of the finest
fax modems available today from one of America's oldest and most respected
modem manufacturers. The MT2834ZDXI modem has a top data transmission
speed of 33,600 bps. It is a full-duplex intelligent modem with V.42 error correction
and V.42bis data compression, and it supports 14,400 bps and 9600 bps Group 3,
Class 2 fax capabilities.

Features

The MultiModemZDX automatically adjusts to line conditions and the capabilities of
the modem it connects to, resulting in the highest possible speed, the most accurate
error correction, and the most efficient data compression possible for each
connection. The MT2834ZDXI meets the ITU-T enhanced V.34 specification for
data rates up to 33,600 bps.
ZDX features include:
• Support of data rates of 33,600 bps, 31,200 bps, 28,800 bps, 26,400 bps,
24,000 bps, 21,600 bps, 19,200 bps, 16,800 bps, 14,400 bps, 9600 bps, 4800
bps, 2400 bps, 1200 bps, and 300 bps for communicating with older modems as
well as with other V.34 or V.32bis modems.
• Automatic fallback to slower speeds in noisy line conditions, and fall-forward to
faster speeds as conditions improve.
• ITU-T V.42 LAP-M and MNP Classes 2–4 error correction.
• Data transfer rates up to 115,200 bps, 76,800 bps, or 57,600 bps with V.42bis 4-
to-1 data compression.
• Automatic disabling of V.42bis compression when transferring already-
compressed files.
• Serial port data rates adjustable to 115,200 bps.
• Autodial, redial and touch-tone dial.
• Dial tone and busy signal detection for reliable call progress detection.
• Compatibility with the standard AT command set used by most communication
programs.
• On-screen help menus.
• Nonvolatile memory for storage of customized modem parameters and two
telephone numbers.
• Send and receive fax capability at 14,400 bps, 9600 bps, 4800 bps, or 2400 bps.
• Ability to respond to TIA/EIA TR29.2 Class 2 fax commands.
• Limited warranty: Five years

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