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ACCURA USB ISDN Terminal Adapter Installation Guide...
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ISDN USB TA Installation Guide Regulatory Compliance Information Declaration of Conformity The manufacturer declares under sole responsibility that this equipment is compliant to Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE Directive) via the following: Standards Directives Test Reports Issued 73/23/EEC – Low EN 60950 electrical safety Voltage 89/336/EEC –...
it may be possible, that the product may be outside of the given limits if it is used with a PC that is not produced under EMC certification. Electrostatic Discharge Statement: The unit or the PC may require resetting after a severe electrostatic discharge event.
Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1.1 An Overview of the ISDN USB TA 1.1.1 What is ISDN? 1.1.2 What is USB? 1.1.3 The ISDN USB TA 1.2 Package Contents 1.3 ISDN USB TA Features CHAPTER 2 Installation 2.1 Before Installing 2.2 The Front Panel LEDs 2.3 Installing the ISDN USB TA 2.4 ISDN Utility Installation...
Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 An Overview of the ISDN USB TA 1.1.1 What is ISDN? ISDN is an abbreviation for Integrated Services Digital Network. ISDN transfers information digitally and integrates all telecommunication services (such as telephone, teletext, videotex, etc.) into a single network. Using ISDN, you can transfer text, voice, data files, images, and even video.
ISDN USB TA Installation Guide and slowdowns in facsimile transmissions. With ISDN devices implemented throughout the world, a truly digital network will emerge, allowing everyone fast and easy access to the global information highway. 1.1.2 What is USB? USB is an abbreviation for Universal Serial Bus. It is a new peripheral bus employing a single connector type for all low-speed and medium-speed devices, such as keyboard, mouse, monitor, floppy drive, printer, scanner, digital camera, modem and ISDN TA.
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Chapter 1 — Introduction With the ISDN USB TA, you can have an answering machine, file transfer, videotex, G3/G4 Fax functions, and Internet access. This brings you more versatility and efficiency in the ISDN era. 1-1: T ISDN S IGURE YSTEM...
ISDN USB TA Installation Guide 1.2 Package Contents The product package comes with the following accessories: The ISDN USB TA The ISDN USB TA installation CD The CD for the bundled application software programs One RJ-45 cable One USB cable 1.3 ISDN USB TA Features The ISDN USB TA supports many standard and enhanced features, including the following:...
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Chapter 1 — Introduction ♦ It has support for a bit-transparent driver on the B channel for answering machine, G3 Fax and soft-modem functions. ♦ It supports both V.110 and V.120 rate adaptation. ♦ It supports COM port simulation for modem-based application programs.
Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Before Installing Make sure that you have all you need to install the ISDN USB TA. You should have the following: A PC that has a USB connector and a USB controller that is working properly as shown below: 2-1: C USB C IGURE...
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Chapter 2 — Installation Microsoft Windows 98 or 2000. For some PCs without a USB connector, you may have to connect an adapter to your motherboard so that you can plug in your USB peripherals. As a quick rule of thumb, if your PC was made during or before 1996, it probably doesn't support USB.
ISDN USB TA Installation Guide 2.2 The Front Panel LEDs Meaning When this LED is lit, it indicates that the USB port is connected to the PC and working properly. ISDN When lit, it indicates that the ISDN S0 bus is activated. It flashes when there is message transfer in the D channel.
Chapter 2 — Installation 2.3 Installing the ISDN USB TA Please refer to the following instructions and figures for installation procedures: 2-2: C ISDN USB TA IGURE ONNECTING THE If there is a switch on the back of the ISDN USB TA, turn it off.
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ISDN USB TA Installation Guide Connect the USB cable to the jack labeled “USB” on the back of the ISDN TA. Connect the other end to the PC or to a self-powered USB hub device, e.g., monitor. You should not connect the ISDN USB TA to a bus-powered USB hub device, such as keyboard, because there could be not enough power for the ISDN TA.
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Chapter 2 — Installation Click “Next >”, then select “Search for the best driver for your device” and click “Next >” again. Insert the Driver Installation Diskette or CD into the appropriate drive, and specify the path of the driver. 10.
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ISDN USB TA Installation Guide 12. Click “Next >” and “Finish”. 13. After Windows finishes installing all the drivers, you are prompted to restart the computer: 2-5: R IGURE ESTARTING THE OMPUTER 14. Click “Yes” to restart your computer. 15. After the PC restarts, you can check the “Device Manager” to see if the ISDN USB TA has been properly installed.
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Chapter 2 — Installation 2-6: ISDN USB TA S IGURE UCCESSFULLY NSTALLED 16. In addition, we strongly recommend that you install the ISDN Utility and run the Diagnostic Program to make sure the ISDN USB TA, its drivers and the ISDN line are all properly installed and connected.
ISDN USB TA Installation Guide 2.4 ISDN Utility Installation The ISDN Utility includes helpful programs for the ISDN USB TA, such as diagnostic program, uninstallation program, and on-line manual. To install the ISDN Utility, please follow the instructions listed below: Insert the Utility Installation Diskette or CD into drive A (B, or D, etc.).
Chapter 2 — Installation 2.5 The Diagnostic Program After you have installed your ISDN USB TA, you are highly recommended to use the diagnostic program to make sure the ISDN TA, its drivers and the ISDN line are all properly installed and connected.
ISDN USB TA Installation Guide 2.6 Using Multilink PPP To have multilink PPP connections, the answering Internet Service Provider (ISP), online service or corporate LAN must provide multilink capabilities. To configure multilink support, please follow these steps: Double-click on “My Computer” on your Windows Desktop, then-double click on the “Dial-Up Networking”...
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Chapter 2 — Installation 2-9: C PPP C IGURE REATING A ULTILINK ONNECTION When you have created your connection, or if the connection you wish to use for multilink access already exists in the folder, use the mouse to right-click on the connection icon. Choose the “Properties”...
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ISDN USB TA Installation Guide 2-10: D IGURE ETWORKING ONNECTION ROPERTIES Select the “Multilink” tab and click on the “Use additional devices” radio button. Click “Add…” to specify the device to be bundled together to form the multilink connection.
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Chapter 2 — Installation 2-11: C IGURE ONFIGURING ULTILINK EVICES Use the “Add…”, “Remove”, and “Edit” buttons to change the list of additional devices. You can store a unique phone number for each device. If you subsequently change the phone number for the connection icon, the phone numbers associated with additional devices on this page will not change.
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ISDN USB TA Installation Guide After your additional devices are configured, you are ready to dial the multilink connection. After the connection is established, you can view the status information by double-clicking on the “communicating computers” icon displayed in the taskbar. 2-12: D IGURE ETWORKING...
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Chapter 2 — Installation If the “Suspend” button is displayed, the additional device is now in use and bundled into the multilink connection. Clicking on the “Suspend” button disconnects that device and removes the additional device from the bundled connections. If the “Resume”...
ISDN USB TA Installation Guide 2.7 Uninstalling the ISDN USB TA The setup information for the ISDN TA is saved by Windows. If you decide to remove permanently the driver and utility of the ISDN TA from your system, you must run the uninstallation program from the ISDN Utility program group as follows: Open the “Programs”...
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting If your ISDN USB TA does not work properly, run the Diagnostic Program to help you identify the problem. Error Possible Indication Cause Remedy “USB” LED is The ISDN Make sure that the USB not lit USB TA is not cable is securely connected to a ready.
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ISDN USB TA Installation Guide Error Possible Remedy Indication Cause The B1 LED is The RAM is out of Consult your dealer. lit upon start-up. order. The B2 LED is The ISDN chip is Consult your dealer. lit upon start-up. out of order.
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Chapter 3 — Troubleshooting Error Possible Remedy Indication Cause Cannot establish The ISDN line may Ensure that the ISDN S0 line is LAPD link. be malfunctioning. in good condition. Connecting fail Own ISDN Ensure that your ISDN Number is incorrect. number is correct.
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