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Preface Thank you for placing your trust in this ELSA product. With the ELSA QuickStep , you have selected an ISDN PC board which supports all major operating systems. The highest quality standards in manufacturing and stringent quality control are the basis for high product standards and consistent product quality.
The 'Take Two' License..................14 What Can LapLink Do?..................14 Installing and Uninstalling ................14 ELSA-ZOC......................15 What Does ELSA-ZOC Have to Offer? ............. 15 Installation of ELSA-ZOC ................. 15 Workshop ........................17 Remote Access with LapLink................18 What Is a Host, What Is a Client? ..............18 Preparing ......................
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Faxing with ELSA Products ................... 57 ELSA-RVS-COM ....................57 Delrina WinFax Pro 8.02 .................. 59 General Problems....................60 More than Three MSNs for ELSA-RVS-COM ..........60 Conflicts with PBX Systems.................. 60 OS/2 ........................61 OS/2 Freezes when Loading the CAPI Driver..........61 The Printer Output no Longer Works after the Installation.
Introduction This Plug&Play ISDN PC board ELSA Quick- What Does ELSA QuickStep Offer? ....2 Step is the comprehensive ISDN solution What Software Can I Use? ....... 3 for the ISA (ELSA QuickStep 1000pro and ELSA QuickStep 3000) and PCI bus systems (ELSA QuickStep 1000pro-PCI and ELSA QuickStep 3000-PCI) .
Introduction What Does ELSA QuickStep Offer? The following is an outline of the principal features of the ELSA QuickStep to give you a quick overview of its capabilities. Operating systems ELSA QuickStep ISDN adapters are Plug&Play boards with support Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows 3.1, OS/2 and DOS.
Introduction What Software Can I Use? Simply installing the ELSA QuickStep with its associated drivers is not enough to connect your computer with the world. The utilities described below are in part installed auto- matically and simultaneously with the drivers, while others have to be manually installed subsequently.
Communications Software In addition to the Windows drivers, the ELSA ISDN Tools..........6 ELSA QuickStep includes a number of addi- ELSA-RVS-COM ..........10 tional drivers and programs necessary to take full advantage of the features of the LapLink for Windows 95 and Windows NT..13 ISDN PC board.
Communications Software ELSA ISDN Tools The ELSA ISDN tools contain a number of small applications to perform the following functions: Setting up the ISDN connection for the specific D-channel protocol Testing the hardware and CAPI interface installation Monitoring of the status of the S...
CONNtest will verify the correct installation of the CAPI, the D channel and both B chan- nels of your ISDN connection. What's Happening on the ISDN Line? The ELSA ISDNmonitor is an important utility for tracking the movement of data over the various channels of your ISDN connection. Start the ISDNmonitor with Start Pro-...
Data received Setting up the D channel Protocol The ELSA QuickStep is set up for operation on an ISDN connection with DSS1 (Euro ISDN) by default. If you would like to use the ELSA QuickStep on an ISDN connection using 1TR6 (national ISDN in Germany) as its D channel protocol, you must select this protocol beforehand.
Restart Windows to activate the drivers for the new protocol. Windows NT 4.0 Under Windows NT the D channel protocol is selected with ELSA ISDNconfig . However, unlike Windows 95 or Windows 98, the protocol settings can be found on a separate tab of the program.
'Options' tab. The Debug Settings button opens a window with the debug output settings. These logs (also known as traces), are primarily designed to assist the ELSA Support team in the event of driver and installation problems.
CommCenter universal receive status with CommCenter Setup for ELSA-RVS-COM The setup program for ELSA-RVS-COM copies the required files to the selected drive and creates a program group on your Windows desktop. System Requirements For the operation of ELSA-RVS-COM the following minimum requirements (besides...
Follow the steps below to install ELSA-RVS-COM : Start Windows. Insert the ELSA QuickStep CD in your CD drive (e.g. D:). If the setup program does not start automatically, double-click 'autorun.exe' on the ELSA QuickStep CD. Start the installation by clicking on ELSA-RVS-COM in the welcome screen selec- tion.
The following paragraphs will describe some important configuration items for the vari- ous operating systems. If you experience difficulties when configuring ELSA-RVS-COM, support and further information is available at all times using the comprehensive ELSA-RVS-COM help func- tion. Entering the Subscriber Numbers During the user-defined installation you will be prompted for your ISDN line's subscriber number(s).
Before you can use the LapLink services, LapLink must be installed on all the computers that are to be linked. But don't panic: the LapLink license that you received with ELSA QuickStep allows you to install the software on two computers.
ZOC to the ZOC/Pro version is available from the dealer. Information is available in the program online help . Installation of ELSA-ZOC ELSA-ZOC is very easy to install. After just a few minutes you will make your first call, e.g. to any BBS. To install ELSA-ZOC please proceed as follows: Start Windows.
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Communications Software Start the installation by clicking on ELSA-ZOC in the menu on the welcome screen. The ELSA-ZOC install screen appears. Select the setup paths for the program files and, if necessary, for the various add- ins, and click on Install. After successful installation, ELSA-ZOC generates an entry in the Windows Start menu.
The examples in this section are intended Remote Access with LapLink......22 to show you how quickly and easily you Dial-Up Networking under Windows 95 ..29 can use the ELSA QuickStep and the accompanying software in practical appli- Internet and Online Services ......32 cations.
Access from one computer to another remote computer is referred to as remote access. Preparing You have seen that a host offers services that other computers wish to make use of. This requires preparation of both the host and the client(s). ELSA QuickStep...
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– protected system: Only the users agreed in the access list can access the host – public system: Anyone can access the host (dangerous, particularly if the host is on a LAN). Select the option 'Protected System' for the example of “remote access by outside workers“. ELSA QuickStep...
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Outside workers, who e.g. call from hotels or other companies, should be able to set a call number themselves with the callback options ('Any Number' option). Ultimately, the log-on list may look as follows: ELSA QuickStep...
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The final problem is the question of data encryption. If the corresponding option is activated on the 'Encryption' tab, all data exchanged between client and host will also be encrypted. Encryption is recommended for connections made over publicly accessible networks. Next, prepare the modem and set it for automatic call acceptance. ELSA QuickStep...
'TCP/IP' for the network connections or 'LPT1' for the cable con- nections. Some of the ports are available immediately after the default installation, oth- ers (such as the ports for the cable connections) need to be set up first. Click on Options ELSA QuickStep...
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Starting a connection via ELSA-Communicate! Pro If you have ELSA-Communicate! Pro and LapLink installed on your computer, you can call up your computer at home from a remote location and automatically start LapLink.
If you now call the computer with your modem, LapLink will take the call and provide functions such as remote control and data transfer. Exit LapLink when you no longer need it so that ELSA-Communicate! Pro can once again access the COM port and accept calls.
LapLink warns of possible conflicts before running the wizard. Dial-Up Networking under Windows 95 If you would like to use the ELSA QuickStep for connections to other computers or entire networks (Internet, company LANs) under Windows 95, you will generally use Dial-Up Networking.
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Finally, check the correct entry of the installed components. Open the window for con- figuring the network properties again with Start Settings Control Panel Net- work. Ensure that the list of network components not only contains entries for the dial- ELSA QuickStep...
Double-click in My Computer, Dial-Up Networking on Make New Connection. Enter a name for the connection in the next window, and select 'ELSA ISDN WAN Line 1' as the 'Modem'. To enter the phone numbers go on to the next window by clicking the Next button.
As an example we shall demonstrate the connection to the ELSA LocalWeb. The Local- Web is a copy of the ELSA AG web server and can be reached without paying for an account with an Internet provider. However, access to this server is set up in exactly the same way as the access to many Internet providers.
Start your browser for access to a worldwide, interactive range of information. Sending and Receiving EMail For newcomers to the Internet: A provider is a company that places a variety of services related to the Internet at your disposal. Some providers only handle the technical aspects ELSA QuickStep...
For necessary information about installing the software packages refer to the corre- sponding online documentation. Faxing with QuickStep An ELSA ISDN adapter also lets you use your computer as a convenient fax machine for ISDN connections. Sending a Fax with ELSA-RVS-COM When it was installed, ELSA-RVS-COM configured a special printer driver (RVS Fax) for your standard application programs (e.g.
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It asks you to enter the recipient's name and call number and, fur- ther along in the process, offers to enter additional text and use a prepared cover sheet. Please read the following tips on how to send fax messages effectively using ELSA-RVS- COM : If you want to send the same fax to several recipients, activate the 'Recipient list' and press the Add button to enter the relevant addresses.
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You wish to retrieve a specific preset fax retrieval (fax polling). In the first case, you simply need to switch on your fax machine (i.e. ELSA-RVS-COM ) and wait for the incoming fax. Your computer is ready to receive faxes if you have configured fax reception using the ELSA-RVS-COM Installation Wizard and the CommCenter is started (also see communication software).
Workshop Telephone and Answering Machine The ELSA QuickStep also lets you use your computer as a convenient ISDN telephone and answering machine. This requires: ELSA-RVS-COM as the communications software with answering machine and tele- phony functions A full-duplex sound card with suitable speakers...
Workshop Data Transfer ELSA QuickStep and the software included provides you with several possibilities to transfer data from one PC to another. Always take into account the capabilities of the remote terminal when selecting the method of data transfer. Dial-Up Networking You can set up your computer as a server within the Dial-Up Networking of Windows.
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If you would like to restrict the access to your server with a password, open the appropriate window with the Change password... button. Change the advanced properties of the 'ISDN modem AcoISDN1' under Control Panel Modems Properties. The entry in the field 'Advanced Properties' should read as follows: ELSA QuickStep...
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To find out this name, click Start Settings Control Panel Network Identification on the server. To access the server from another computer, you first have to establish a connection to the server within the Dial-Up Networking. ELSA QuickStep...
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Double-click on Make New Connection in Dial-Up Networking. Enter a name for the connection and select, e.g. 'ISDN ELSA ISDN WAN line 1' for the connection. In the following window enter the number of the server and complete the process by clicking the Finish button.
The TransferMaster in ELSA-RVS-COM provides a convenient method of transferring files from one computer to another. It simply requires that the ready-to-receive state for EuroFileTransfer be activated on the other PC (e.g. with CommCenter from ELSA-RVS- COM ). Preparing for EuroFileTransfer In order to allow other users to access your computer via EuroFileTransfer, set up the access in the ELSA-RVS-COM CommCenter by making a few entries.
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The user can read and write files in this directory and all its subdirectories (if the corresponding option is enabled). Deactivate the host mode. Your computer is ready for EuroFileTransfer as long as the CommCenter is activated. ELSA QuickStep...
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After the successful call establishment, the files of the remote computer will appear as an additional folder on your own computer. You can transfer these files between the two computers by using drag&drop. In addition, you will be able to open files ELSA QuickStep...
For additional help on data transfer with ELSA-RVS-COM please see the program online help. Mailboxing with ELSA-ZOC ELSA-ZOC is set up in such a manner that you can launch your first connection immedi- ately on most systems. Start ELSA - ZOC using its entry in the Windows Start Menu.
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In the 'Options' menu, select 'Settings'. This window displays the settings for the devices (modems etc.) as well as all program-specific parameters. 'ISDN CAPI 2.0' is already selected by default on the 'Device' tab. ELSA QuickStep is now ready for the first file transfer.
ISDN connection to achieve the most convenient solution for your particular requirements. Even if you don't find your specific applica- tion scenario here, combinations of these examples can provide useful ideas for your applications. ELSA QuickStep...
You have a clear advantage when it comes to data applications, as the transfer rates of the ELSA QuickStep can- not be reached with an analog modem. If 64,000 bps aren't enough, you can bundle...
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1TR6 connections offer up to ten terminal selection digits (EAZs, from the German Endgeräteauswahlziffern) which can be assigned to terminal devices. The important point is that your terminal devices (e.g. ELSA QuickStep and the com- munications software) are set up to use the D-channel protocol of your connection. To find out more, please see the 'ELSA-ISDN Tools' chapter or the documentation and online help of the software.
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A separate fax machine and a computer with the ELSA QuickStep and fax software (e.g. ELSA-RVS-COM ) both respond to the same number and the 'fax group 3' bearer capability. If the computer is running, it will be quicker than the fax machine and will accept the call.
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You may either connect your ISDN terminal devices (such as the ELSA QuickStep ) to the NTBA, or a PBX system for your telephones, fax, and other communications equipment.
ISDN connection has been installed, but sit back and wait for the prices of this equipment to drop––or perhaps for the equipment itself to drop in under the Christmas tree. In the mean time, they continue to use their old equipment. ELSA QuickStep...
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If the computer is on, the faxes should be received by ELSA-RVS-COM . You would also like to send faxes, either straight out of your computer's applications, or on paper using the analog fax machine.
Connect the fax machine to the other a/b port. Program the a/b adapter so that this port responds to the second MSN (1234562). connection on the NTBA for your PC with the ELSA QuickStep . Use the other S Install ELSA-RVS-COM as the communications software on this computer.
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The fax machine is exclusively for business use. If the computer is off, you would like the analog fax machine to receive faxes for you. If the computer is on, the faxes should be received by ELSA-RVS-COM . You would also like to send faxes, either ELSA QuickStep...
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MSN (1234561 to 1234563) via the PBX. Set the a/b port of the answering machine to the same MSN as the private family phone. Connect the ISDN telephone and the PC with the ELSA QuickStep to the S bus of the PBX system.
ISDN telephones a number of old analog telephones analog answering machine analog fax machine a network with several workstations and Windows NT Server with the ELSA Quick- Step and professional version of RVS-COM 230 VDC ISDN-S PBX system...
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This version is available from the manufacturer (see the online help for sources). Install the regular version of ELSA-RVS-COM on the individual worksta- tions. All of the functions of the ELSA QuickStep are thus available to all worksta- tions in the network.
General Problems..........64 If you ever encounter difficulties when using your ELSA product, check this sec- Conflicts with PBX Systems......64 tion first to see whether our Support team Problems with Targo LT under Windows 95 .. 65 already has a solution for you.
ELSA ISDNmonitor or ELSA CONNtest as described in the 'ELSA ISDN Tools' section of the 'Communications Software' chapter. Windows 95 In the Device Manager, look for an exclamation mark in front of the ELSA QuickStep board. Windows NT 4.0 The event log states 'The parameter is incorrect'.
'0241' for Aachen, use only '241'. If you accidentally enter the area code with the leading zero, ELSA-RVS-COM will report a busy remote station and will offer to send the fax at a later time. Use Start...
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This problem can also occur when sending a fax from another application, such as Win- Word, using File Print RVS FAX. When assigning subscriber numbers, be sure that the fax and answering machine, for example, receive different numbers. Only one number can be assigned to analog ser- vices. ELSA QuickStep...
If a PBX is being used on the second S bus, please ensure that the MSN has not been assigned twice (e.g. telephone MSN:1 on the PBX and MSN:1 as fax on the ELSA ISDN PC board). Ensure that the RVS CommCenter is always enabled when booting your operating sys- tem.
//public/english/products/winfax/v80 directory. General Problems More than Three MSNs for ELSA-RVS-COM The 'Subscriber Number' dialog in ELSA-RVS-COM only permits three MSNs to be spec- ified. The registry must be edited to permit the administration of additional MSNs by ELSA-RVS-COM .
Connect the ELSA ISDN board directly to the NTBA. Check the service configuration of your PBX. Ensure that the BIOS of your PBX is up to date. If your ELSA ISDN board functions correctly on the NTBA, please contact the service staff or manufacturer of your PBX. OS/2 OS/2 Freezes when Loading the CAPI Driver.
Troubleshooting cFos/DOS or T-Online Reports a CAPI Register Error In this case, not enough free DOS memory is available to these programs. You can increase the amount of available memory by adding the instruction DOS=HIGH,UMB to the CONFIG.SYS. ELSA QuickStep...
Technical Data ..........70 data but, more important, help with any Advice and Help..........72 problems you might have with your new ELSA product. Warranty Conditions........74 All contact addresses for our Support via various means of communication (Internet, telephone, fax, mail) are listed in the 'Advice and Help' section.
V.120, X.75, X.75/T.70NL, X.75-T-Online, T.90NL, EuroFileTransfer (ISO 8208), PPP/HDLC transp., Multilink PPP Operating Systems Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows 3.1x, DOS, OS/2 ELSA-RVS-COM , ELSA-ZOC , full version of LapLink for Windows, ELSA ISDN tools Software Drivers CAPI 2.0, CAPI 1.1, NDIS-WAN Miniport (PPP/MLPPP)
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Incoming call, terminal device is not status of the ISDN (1x per sec., 2x or 3x responsible or establishes connection itself board. in total) Flashing quickly Valid call pending, not (yet) answered (3x per sec.) Constantly lit Connection is/being established ELSA QuickStep...
If you encounter any problems during the installation or operation of your ELSA product, please consult this manual first. On the ELSA CD or floppy disk you will find a file called README.TXT, containing late-breaking changes and additional information not available when this manual was printed.
ELSA products, the latest drivers, software and documentation, and you have the opportunity to put questions to our sales and support departments via the ELSA news server. To access the ELSA LocalWeb, you need a dialer program (e.g. the Dial-Up Networking in Windows 95) and an Internet browser.
(driver, firmware or INF file) versions. Repair? If you are not sure whether your ELSA expansion board is defective or if the problem is just a driver which is incorrectly installed, please call the ELSA Support hotline before you send the board for repair. Should you need to send in the ELSA expansion board to be repaired, please use suitable packing material and the original box to prevent damage during transport.
Appendix Warranty Conditions The ELSA AG warranty, valid as of June 01, 1998, is given to purchasers of ELSA products in addition to the warranty conditions provided by law and in accordance with the following conditions: Warranty Coverage The warranty covers the equipment delivered and all its parts. Parts will, at our sole discretion, be replaced or repaired free of charge if, despite proven proper handling and adherence to the operat- ing instructions, these parts became defective due to fabrication and/or material defects.
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ELSA Monitor, damage to the cathode ray tube (CRT) has been caused especially by mechanical load (e.g. from shock to the pitch mask assembly or damage to the glass tube), by...
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............63 ISDNmonitor ........... 8 S0 bus LapLink ............22 Status ............8 LapLink address book ........26 Security settings ........... 23 LapLink for Windows ........3 service provider ..........32 LapLink server ..........23 services ............46 ELSA QuickStep...
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User IDs (Windows 3.1x) ......15 Support hotline ..........68 Videoconferencing ........11 Targo LT ............63 TCP/IP ............. 27 Technical Data ..........65 Wireless connection ........27 Telegate ............63 World Wide Web ......... 11 telephone socket .......... 49 WWW ............68 ELSA QuickStep...
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