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ISDN MTA128ST-USB Configuration Utility... 23 To Install in Windows 98/2000/XP... 24 To Use the ISDN MTA128ST-USB Configuration Utility... 24 AT Commands... 25 Using AT Commands to Configure the MTA128ST-USB... 25 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MTA128ST-USB External ISDN Terminal Adapter PN S000340 Contents Table of Contents...
MTA128ST-USB. Product Description The MTA128ST-USB is a desktop terminal adapter with an ST port used for connection to an ISDN network, a USB port for connection to a PC or laptop, and an analog port to connect it to a telephone, modem, or fax machine.
9. If S/T - interface ISDN network connection cable is used, the ISDN phone cord should be connected between the ISDN network connection cable and a NT1 device. Unpacking your MTA128ST-USB Remove all items from the box. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MTA128ST-USB External ISDN Terminal Adapter PN S000340 Chapter 1 – Introduction and Description Unpacking...
Place the MTA128ST-USB terminal adapter in a convenient location. In a typical configuration, you will need to connect your MTA128ST-USB to your computer’s USB port, to its own power supply, to the ISDN network terminator, and to any optional analog equipment you are using (e.g., a telephone).
(pins 2, 3, 4, and 5). 2. Plug one end of the provided RJ-45 S/T line cord into the ISDN jack on the MTA128ST- USB and the other end into the S/T jack on your network terminator.
2 – S HAPTER OFTWARE Software Installation MTA128ST-USB driver software is installed in Windows 2000/XP and 98/ME operating environments. Installing in Windows 2000/XP 1. Power up your Windows 2000/XP system. 2. Turn on your MTA128ST-USB. The LS (Power) LED will light.
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Verify that the “Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended” option is selected and click Next>. 6. The Locate Driver Files Dialog box displays. Verify that the “CD-ROM drive” option is selected and click Next>. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MTA128ST-USB External ISDN Terminal Adapter PN S000340 Chapter 2 – Software Installation...
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D:\Win2k in the box. “D:\” is used as an example of your CD-ROM drive letter. Make certain that the installation CD is in the computer’s CD-ROM drive and click OK. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MTA128ST-USB External ISDN Terminal Adapter PN S000340...
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Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box. Click Finish to complete installation and exit the wizard. Note: Click My Computer/Properties/Device Manager to verify the driver software installation. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MTA128ST-USB External ISDN Terminal Adapter PN S000340 Chapter 2 – Software Installation...
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3. Select the Device Manager option to display the Device Manager screen. 4. Click on Modems to expand the modem list and highlight the default descriptor - MTA128ST-USB CDC ML-PPP. 5. With the MTA128ST-USB CDC ML-PPP entry still highlighted, right-click and select the Properties button. 6. Click the Driver tab.
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Click Next>. 9. The Install Hardware Device Drivers dialog box displays. Select “Display a list of the known drivers for this device…” and then click Next>. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MTA128ST-USB External ISDN Terminal Adapter PN S000340 Chapter 2 – Software Installation...
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10. The Install New Modem dialog box displays. Select the appropriate descriptor (e.g., MTA128ST-USB CDC V.120 async) and then click Next>. 11. The Start Device Driver Installation dialog box displays. Click Next> to start the device driver installation. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MTA128ST-USB External ISDN Terminal Adapter PN S000340...
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12. If the Digital Signature Not Found screen displays, click Yes to continue the installation. 13. The Completing the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard dialog box displays. Click Finish. 14. The Properties dialog box displays. Click Close and then close all remaining screens. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MTA128ST-USB External ISDN Terminal Adapter PN S000340...
1. Power up your Windows ME computer. 2. Turn on your MTA128ST-USB. The LS (Power) LED will light. 3. If you have not already done so, make all the necessary connections. 4. Place the MultiModemUSB CD into the CD drive of your PC. Windows ME will detect that the new modem is present and launch the Add New Hardware Wizard screen.
2. Select the Device Manager option to display the Device Manager screen. 3. Expand the modem list and highlight the default descriptor - MTA128ST-USB ML-PPP. 4. With the MTA128ST-USB ML-PPP entry still highlighted, right-click and select the Properties button.
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7. The Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box displays. Click Next>. 8. The Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box displays. Select “Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location, …” and then click Next>. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MTA128ST-USB External ISDN Terminal Adapter PN S000340...
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9. The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard dialog box displays. Select the appropriate descriptor (e.g., MTA128ST-USB V.120 async) and click Next>. 10. The Update Driver Warning screen is displayed. Click Yes to continue the installation. 11. The Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box displays indicating Windows is ready to install the selected driver.
Removing Your Old Device from Windows 98/2000/XP When your new MTA128ST-USB replaces another terminal adapter, the old installation remains in Windows 98/2000/XP after you install the new device, and the old device is still selected in HyperTerminal and other Windows 98/2000/XP applications. Although you can change the application connection descriptions one at a time, it is easier to force Windows applications to use the new device by removing the old modem from Windows.
Select the network switch type your ISDN service provider uses at its local central office. You can set the MTA128ST-USB to NET3 (DSS1), VN4, INS64, U.S. NI-1, AT&T 5ESS, or DMS-100. If you don’t know the switch type, get the information from your ISDN service provider.
The Data MSN (Multiple Subscriber Number) allows a caller to specify an individual MTA128ST-USB when more than one unit is connected to your network terminator. If you don’t assign a value to the MSN, the unit accepts all incoming calls. If you only assign a base address to the MSN, the unit accepts any incoming call with the same base address, regardless of whether a subaddress is included.
This protocol uses both B channels at once, providing an aggregate data transmission speed of 128 Kbps. Dialing Numbers The MTA128ST-USB can dial telephone number n, where n can be up to 20 characters. AT command: Dn. (n = phone number) Stored Numbers The MTA128ST-USB can store as many as ten phone numbers, up to 20 characters each.
Refer to the on-line User Guide for configuration information. To Install in Windows 98/2000/XP 1. When installing from disk, insert the Setup disk (provided in your MTA128ST-USB package) into drive A or B. If installing from a network location, connect to it. (Note the drive letter.
5. When you finish configuring the MTA128ST-USB, exit the configuration utility. AT Commands You can configure the MTA128ST-USB using AT commands, just as you would configure an analog modem. Use this method if you prefer to work with AT commands or if you have a special requirement not addressed by the configuration utility.
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