Comprehensive Modem Installation Instructions; System Requirements; Hardware Installation - TRENDnet TFM-560X User Manual

Section 2

Comprehensive Modem Installation Instructions

Section 2.1

System Requirements

The modem operates on a personal computer equipped with the following:
Windows 95 / 98 / 98SE / ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 / XP/ 2003 Server, MacOS, Linux, or any control
device with RS-232 interface
One vacant RS-232C (COM) port
Section 2.2

Hardware Installation

Please refer to Fig. 2 - 1 and proceed to following steps for how to insert your modem into the computer and
connect telephone wire.
1. Turn off and unplug your computer from the AC outlet.
2. Unplug any peripheral devices (keyboard, monitor, etc) from your computer.
3. Connect the male end of the serial cable into the connector marked RS-232 on the rear panel of the
modem. (see Figure 2-1)
4. Connect the female end of serial cable to the available serial port marked COMx, RS-232 or Serial on
the back of your computer.
5. Plug one end of telephone cord into the "LINE" jack at the modem's bracket. Plug the other end of the
telephone cord into the telephone wall jack
6. Some model may include a phone jack for an optional telephone. If you wish to use a phone through the
same telephone wall jack as the modem when the modem is not in use, plug the telephone cord of the
phone into "PHONE" jack at the modem's bracket now. Lift the handset and listen for a dial tone to
check for a properly connection.
7. Plug the power adapter into a AC outlet, and insert its plug into the "POWER" jack on the rear panel of
your modem after you verify the modem power switch is in the OFF position.
8. Plug the power cords, and peripherals back into the computer.
9. Turn on the modem power switch. Then turn the computer on.
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Figure 2-1 External Modem Rear Panel
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