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Installation ..........................37 Setup ............................37 Chapter 8 - Troubleshooting ......................39 None of the Indicators Light ....................... 39 Modem Does Not Respond to Commands ................... 40 Modem Cannot Connect When Dialing ..................40 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5600BA-V92 User Guide...
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Appendix B - Upgrading the Firmware ....................52 Appendix C - Pin Descriptions ......................54 RS-232 Pin Descriptions ......................54 RS-232 Cable Pin Outs ........................ 55 Leased Line Pin Outs ........................55 Index ............................... 56 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5600BA-V92 User Guide...
Faire preuve de prudence au moment d'installer ou de modifier des lignes téléphoniques. ● Éviter d'utiliser le téléphone pendant un orage électrique. Il peut y avoir un risque de choc électrique causé par la foudre. ● N'utilisez pas un téléphone à proximité d'une fuite de gaz. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5600BA-V92 User Guide...
32-character backlit LCD for status and configuration information; LEDs for Transmit Data, Receive Data, Carrier Detect, Off Hook, Terminal Ready, and Test Mode Speaker 1-inch speaker for call progress monitoring Manual Controls Power switch, speaker volume control, four LCD control buttons Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5600BA-V92 User Guide...
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Installation dans un véhicule ou d'autres emplacements en plein air n'a pas été évaluée par La certification UL ne s'applique pas ou s'étendre à utiliser dans des véhicules ou les applications en » extérieur ou dans ambiante dépasse 40 ° C. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5600BA-V92 User Guide...
Plug one end of a two- or four-wire phone cable into the modem’s LEASED jack. Connect the other end to a leased line wall jack or terminals. Note: Modems with the leased line feature support dial backup. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5600BA-V92 User Guide...
Check Include this location in the search. Click Browse and select the folder where you extracted the drivers. Click Next. Click Continue Anyway, if prompted. Click Finish to exit. Restart your computer if prompted. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5600BA-V92 User Guide...
● Finding Country or Region Codes To find the country or region codes for your device: Go to http://www.multitech.com/PRODUCTS/Info/approvals and click on global modems. Select your country or region and device from the drop down list. Click Display. Using the LCD Panel Start at the Status LCD and use the down arrow to move through the menu to the Region Select LCD.
Type AT+GCI=B5<CR> to set B5 as your country/region code. Type AT+GCI?<CR> or ATI5<CR> to verify that B5 was set. B5 indicates the configuration is set for any B5 country such as Canada and the United States. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5600BA-V92 User Guide...
The AT commands can be found in the AT Reference Guide on the CD shipped with this modem. Front panel LED Indicators The MT5600BA-V92 has six LED indicators on the front panel that indicate status and activity: Description Receive Data flashes when the modem is receiving data. Transmit Data flashes when the modem is transmitting data.
● To enter a number or password, use the arrows select digits or characters To go to the next position, press . ● To back up or to exit, press several times. ● Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5600BA-V92 User Guide...
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Status shows the modem’s current operating status. Limb changes are automatic, but certain options can be accessed by pressing . Note that when the modem is online, pressing shows the connect status, including data speed, connection type, and compression type. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5600BA-V92 User Guide...
Chapter 3 – Using the Front Panel Basic Options Use Basic Options to configure the modem’s basic operating conditions. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5600BA-V92 User Guide...
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Chapter 3 – Using the Front Panel Advanced Options Use Advanced Options to configure RS-232, dial backup, and callback security options. Note: New LED for Linux (&C6) Available Here Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5600BA-V92 User Guide...
Use the Diagnostic Options Trunk to run loopback tests on the modem. When a test is in progress, the TM indicator lights. Note: Digital Loopback and Remote Digital Loopback tests must be performed using AT Commands. The LCD option to run these tests has been temporarily removed. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5600BA-V92 User Guide...
When you reach the region code you want, press Enter. Option Set appears. After setting the region profile, you can re-power the modem or use the arrows to move back and up the menu tree to return to the Status LCD. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5600BA-V92 User Guide...
LCD by pressing the button: MANUAL ANSWER? Forces the modem to answer the phone. You can use this option to establish a connection if autoanswer is turned off (S0=0). Same as the ATA command. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5600BA-V92 User Guide...
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&Z0= command or the ENTER PHONE #0 menu option. Note: Plug and Play does not function if DTR dialing is enabled. DTR is used during Plug and Play, and DTR dialing interferes with it. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5600BA-V92 User Guide...
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Use and Enter to select the modulation protocol MODEM SPEED to use in originating or answering a connection. This also selects the maximum transmission speed at which the modem can operate. Same as the +MS=[mod] command. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5600BA-V92 User Guide...
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Use to set how long the modem waits after a (S17) leased line failure before it attempts a dial backup connection. The timer can be set from 1 to 255 minutes in one minute increments. Same as the S17= command. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5600BA-V92 User Guide...
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%E1 or %E2. Same as the %Q command. Use and Enter to display the line signal-to- SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO noise ratio in dB. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5600BA-V92 User Guide...
2 or more rings for the modem to receive Caller ID information. Region Select Options Refer to Using the LCD Panel for details on setting region or country codes through the LCD panel. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5600BA-V92 User Guide...
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If the remote modem has not yet been configured for leased line operation, you may turn off the local modem until the remote one is ready. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5600BA-V92 User Guide...
Dial Backup For leased line operation, the MT5600BA-V92 modem has a dial backup capability in which the modem is connected to a standard dial-up line as well as to the leased line. If the leased line fails, the originate modem automatically dials and connects to the answer modem through the standard telephone network.
Chapter 4 – Leased Line Operation Dial Backup and Leased Line Restore Setup Connect a telephone cable to the LINE jack of an MT5600BA-V92 modem set up for leased line operation. Connect the other end of the cable to a standard dialup line jack.
Send three asterisks to initiate remote configuration. The remote modem responds: Online Remote Access Remote password: Type the remote configuration password, and then press Enter. The default is MULTITECH. It is not case-sensitive. If the password is incorrect, the word CONNECT appears, and the local modem is returned to ●...
Type ATS13=n, where n is the ASCII code for the new remote configuration escape character, and then press E NTER Save the new value by typing AT&W and pressing E NTER Type ATO<CR> to exit remote configuration. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5600BA-V92 User Guide...
0–3 become available. Front Panel Method Turn on the modem. Starting at the STATUS LCD, press the following buttons on the front panel to turn callback security on and off: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5600BA-V92 User Guide...
There is no way to review an entry to confirm that it has been entered correctly. If you attempt to look at a password entry by pressing the Enter button for an ENTER PASSWORD #n? LCD, it is possible to accidentally erase the entry. Assigning Callback Phone Numbers Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5600BA-V92 User Guide...
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There is no way to review an entry to confirm that it has been entered correctly. If you attempt to look at a number entry by pressing the Enter button for an ENTER NUMBER #n? LCD, it is possible for you to accidentally erase the entry. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5600BA-V92 User Guide...
0–4, used for quick dialing and DTR dialing, become unavailable and are replaced by callback security memory locations 1–30. The phone number memory locations and their contents are restored when callback security is disabled. #DB0 Disables callback security. #DB1 Enables callback security. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5600BA-V92 User Guide...
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= password (6–10 characters) Defaults: None Description: Stores callback security password x in memory location y. The password must have 6 to 10 characters. Note: A direct connect password may not end with a hyphen (-). Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5600BA-V92 User Guide...
Service (DNS) and Internet Protocol (IP) addresses. For more information on DNS or IP, see the Linux OS owner’s manual or contact your ISP. On the Task Bar at the bottom of the LCD, select the Gnome Footprint. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5600BA-V92 User Guide...
To use the system for answering calls, Linux requires other programs to be installed, such as Mgetty, Mgetty+Sendfax, depending on your requirements. Check with your Linux vendor for more information on installing these programs. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5600BA-V92 User Guide...
Do not replace the power supply with one designed for another product; doing so can damage the modem and void your warranty. ATTENTION: Ne remplacent pas le bloc d'alimentation avec un design pour un autre produit; Cela peut endommager le modem et annuler votre garantie. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5600BA-V92 User Guide...
Use extended result codes to narrow the list of possibilities. Extended result codes are enabled by default. If they have been disabled, include V1X4 in the modem’s initialization string, or in terminal mode enter ATV1X4 and press ENTER. When you dial again, the modem reports the call’s progress. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5600BA-V92 User Guide...
Try again. ● If you were online, it might have hung up on you because of lack of activity on your part or because you exceeded your time limit for the day. Try again. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5600BA-V92 User Guide...
At speeds above 2400 bps, the remote modem might not use the same transmission or error correction standards as your modem. Try connecting at a slower speed or disabling error correction. (With no error correction, however, line noise can cause garbage characters.) Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5600BA-V92 User Guide...
Caller ID information. Check your initialization string, and if necessary change it to set the modem to answer after the second ring (S0=2). ● Make sure that you have Caller ID service from your telephone company. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5600BA-V92 User Guide...
If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5600BA-V92 User Guide...
Council Directive 2006/95/EC of 12 December 2006 on the harmonization of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits; Council Directive 1999/5/EC of 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5600BA-V92 User Guide...
5 seconds between the end of one call attempt and the beginning of another. For automatically answered incoming calls: The equipment shall be set to ensure that calls are answered between 3 and 30 seconds of receipt of ringing. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5600BA-V92 User Guide...
For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product. July, 2005 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5600BA-V92 User Guide...
Lead usage in some components is exempted by the following RoHS annex, therefore higher lead concentration would be found in some modules (>1000 PPM); –Resistors containing lead in a glass or ceramic matrix compound. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5600BA-V92 User Guide...
X Represents that the concentration of such hazardous/toxic substance in all the units of homogeneous material of such component is higher than the SJ/Txxx-2006 Requirements for Concentration Limits. O Represents that no such substances are used or that the concentration is within the aforementioned limits. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5600BA-V92 User Guide...
For the EXE version, Open/Run the exe to install it. Click Next twice and then click Finish to ● complete the install. If you download the Mac version, extract the files and install the Flash Wizard. ● Click Firmware in the left navigation bar to return to the firmware page. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5600BA-V92 User Guide...
Restoring Your Parameters Your modem has been updated. You can now open your terminal program to reprogram your modem parameters or to confirm the update by typing ATI3 in the terminal window and pressing Enter. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5600BA-V92 User Guide...
Ring Indicator output high indicates the presence of a ring signal on the telephone line. XCLK XCLK External Clock input to modem used in special synchronous applications. Test Mode output from modem to indicate modem is in one of the test modes. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5600BA-V92 User Guide...
International Modem Restrictions ....46 menu options ..........23 command mode ..........13 communication programs ........ 39 LCD (liquid crystal display) ....... 13 compression, data ..........41 leased line CTS (Clear to Send) operation ............26 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5600BA-V92 User Guide...
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........... 39, 41 Ymodem/G protocol ........41 Set Country or Region Code Using AT Commands ............ 11 Set Country or Region Code Using Global Wizard Zmodem protocol ..........41 ..............10 solving problems ..........38 Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5600BA-V92 User Guide...
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