About This Manual This is a comprehensive user’s guide and installation manual for the Multi-Tech MTD100U ADSL USB modem. It has been organized to make it easy to follow by users worldwide. For clarity, the following list briefly describes the formatting styles used throughout this manual.
User Guide This manual describes the installation, operation, and configuration of the MultiTech MTD100U ADSL USB Modem (hereafter referred to as the MTD100U Modem). It also outlines the use of the Control Panel application program. The following chapters are included in this manual: Chapter 1: •...
G.992.2 (G.lite). Protocol and Device Driver Selection The MTD100U Modem can be easily connected to a USB port on the PC via a standard USB cable. The MTD100U Modem is fully software upgradable so that new features and updates may be added by simply loading a new version of the device driver onto your PC.
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Ethernet to share a common DSL connection to the Internet. Three types of device drivers are provided for the MultiTech MTD100U modem: WAN, LAN, and ATM. Note that all three drivers support ATM protocol. In addition, the ATM driver works with ATM services that are available in recent Windows operating systems.
Chapter 1: Multi-Tech ADSL USB Modem --Overview Product Description The MultiModemDSL is an ADSL USB modem that supports up to 8 Mbs connections. Using existing phone lines and ADSL service, MultiModemDSL offers users up to 160 times faster connectivity than traditional access technologies. This modem is ideal for business or home users who require broadband for intensive applications like video conferencing, MP3, multimedia and high speed Internet or remote access.
Chapter 1: Multi-Tech ADSL USB Modem -- Overview Ship Kit Contents Your MTD100U is shipped with the following items: • one MTD100U 8M DMT ADSL USB Global Modem • one RJ-11 cable • one USB A/B cable • one System CD (with software, manuals, readme files, Acrobat Reader, etc.) If you do not receive all of these items, contact your distributor or reseller.
Chapter 2: Multi-Tech ADSL USB Modem -- Software Installation Chapter 2: Software Installation WAN, LAN and ATM software drivers are supported. WAN and LAN applications support the Microsoft Windows 98 First Edition, Windows 98 Second Edition and Windows 2000 operating systems. ATM applications support the Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition and Windows 2000 operating systems.
Chapter 2: Multi-Tech ADSL USB Modem – Software Installation Software Setup Before starting the software setup process, close all Windows programs previously running on your PC. 1. Insert the installation CD into the CD drive. The installation wizard will be launched automatically.
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Chapter 2: Multi-Tech ADSL USB Modem -- Software Installation 4a. Select the type of driver to be installed from the “Select Driver Type” window and click Next. 4b. Enter the VPI, VCI, Encapsulation type and Modulation type from the “Communication Settings” window and click Next. Note: Encapsulation types vary depending upon the application.
Click Finish. 5. A message will be displayed confirming reboot of the system, click Yes. Once the PC has rebooted, installation of the Multi-Tech MTD100U modem is complete. ADSL/USB Modem by Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Chapter 3: Multi-Tech ADSL USB Modem -- Customizing Communication Settings Chapter 3: Customizing Communication Settings Once the Multi-Tech MTD100U modem and software have been installed the communication settings may be easily updated by performing the following steps. 1. From your PC desktop click Start – Programs – Multi-Tech DSL Modem –...
Chapter 4: Multi-Tech Control Panel Application Chapter 4: Multi-Tech Control Panel Application The Multi-Tech MTD100U modem control panel program provides a quick and easy way to configure and check the performance of the modem and the ADSL connection. When open, the monitor window updates every 2 seconds.
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Chapter 4: Multi-Tech Control Panel Application 3. The “System Info” tab displays the release number of the Multi-Tech DSL modem driver, the firmware release number, and the control panel version that you are currently using. 4. The “Configuration” tab offers driver appropriate Modulation, Encapsulation, and VPI and VCI values.
Note: The USB cable should not be unplugged until after the uninstall process has been completed. 1. From your PC desktop click Start – Programs – MultiTech DSL Modem – Uninstall. A notification message will appear indicating that the setup process has begun.
Chapter 6: Modifying TCP/IP Options – WAN USB Driver Chapter 6: Modifying TCP/IP Networking Options WAN USB Driver Microsoft â â â â Windows â â â â 98, First and Second Editions, Windows â â â â Me TCP/IP settings are automatically set up during the software installation process. The following procedure may be used to change TCP/IP settings, if necessary.
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Chapter 6: Modifying TCP/IP Options – WAN USB Driver 3. From the “Dial-Up Networking” window, right click on the Multi-Tech Dial-Up PPP Connection icon and click Properties. ADSL/USB Modem by Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
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Change the default gateway by leaving the box blank to the left of Use default gateway on remote network. Click OK. 6. The “MultiTech ADSL Connection” window will be redisplayed. Click OK to end the modifying TCP/IP options session. ADSL/USB Modem by Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
2. From the “Network and Dial-Up Connections” window, right click on the MultiTech ADSL WAN Connection icon and click Properties. Note: The icon name may differ from that specified above. The MultiTech connection icon will be identified as “MultiTech ADSL WAN Modem” in the Device Name column when details are viewed from the “Network and Dial-Up Connections”...
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DNS addresses, WINS addresses and IP security settings. 5. Click OK from the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window. 6. The “MultiTech ADSL WAN Connection Properties” window will reappear. Click OK to end the modifying TCP/IP options session. ADSL/USB Modem by Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Chapter 6: Modifying TCP/IP Options – LAN USB Driver LAN USB Driver Microsoft â â â â Windows â â â â 98, First and Second Editions, Windows â â â â Me TCP/IP settings are automatically set up during the software installation process. The following procedure may be used to change TCP/IP settings, if necessary.
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Chapter 6: Modifying TCP/IP Options – LAN USB Driver 2. Select TCP/IP -> Multi-Tech USB ADSL LAN Modem from the “Configuration” tab of the “Network” window. Click Properties. ADSL/USB Modem by Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
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Chapter 6: Modifying TCP/IP Options – LAN USB Driver 3. From the “IP Address” tab of the “TCP/IP Properties” window, select either the Obtain an IP address Automatically or Specify an IP Address option, depending on your network setup. If you select Specify an IP address, type the IP Address and Subnet Mask in the spaces provided.
Chapter 6: Modifying TCP/IP Options – LAN USB Driver Microsoft â â â â Windows â â â â 2000 TCP/IP settings are automatically set up during the software installation process. The following procedure may be used to change TCP/IP settings, if necessary. From the PC desktop, right click the My Network Places icon and select Properties.
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Chapter 6: Modifying TCP/IP Options – LAN USB Driver Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) from the “General” tab of the “Local Area Connection” window. Click Properties. The “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window is used to modify the IP addresses and DNS Server addresses: •...
Chapter 6: Modifying TCP/IP Options − ATM USB Driver ATM USB Driver Microsoft â â â â Windows â â â â 98, Second Edition, Windows â â â â Me TCP/IP settings are automatically set up during the software installation process. The following procedure may be used to change TCP/IP settings, if necessary.
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Chapter 6: Modifying TCP/IP Options – ATM USB Driver 4. From the “Server Types” tab of the “Multi-Tech ADSL Connection” window, select TCP/IP (marked with a check in the box to the left) and click TCP/IP Settings. ADSL/USB Modem by Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
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Chapter 6: Modifying TCP/IP Options − ATM USB Driver The “TCP/IP Settings” window is used to modify the IP address, Name Server addresses and/or default gateway as follows: • Change the IP address to a user defined address by selecting Specify an IP address (click inside the circle to the left of it) and typing the address in the space provided •...
Note: The icon name may differ from that specified above. The connection icon will be identified as “MultiTech USB ADSL Modem” in the Device Name column when details are viewed from the “Network and Dial-Up Connections” window (View – Details).
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Chapter 6: Modifying TCP/IP Options − ATM USB Driver From the “Networking” tab of the “Multi-Tech ADSL ATM Connection Properties” window, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. • The “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window is used to modify the IP address and DNS Server addresses as follows: •...
Chapter 7: Warranty, Service, and Repair Chapter 7: Warranty, Service, & Repair Multi-Tech Warranty & Repair Policies Multi-Tech Systems, Inc., (hereafter “MTS”) warrants that its products will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of two, five, or ten years (depending on model) from date of purchase, or if proof of purchase is not provided, two, five, or ten years (depending on model) from date of shipment.
“Multi-Tech Corporate Offices” sheet in this International Distributor Resource Kit. Repairs for damages caused by lightning storms, water, power surges, incorrect installation, physical abuse, or user-caused damages are billed on a time-plus- materials basis. MultiTech, Inc. Proprietary – Use Pursuant to NDA...
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