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Installing Additional Controllers ......14 Removing the ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 ....15 Installation in Windows Vista Installing the Driver Software .
10.5 Installing Additional Controllers ......48 10.6 Removing the ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 ....48 Installation in Linux 11.1 Installation in Linux .
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... for more informa- warnings tion, see ... Symbols The following icons are used in the manual: This symbol designates sections which contain important information. This symbol indicates useful tips and information. ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 – Symbols and Highlighting...
ISDN line over the S interface on the controller. This interface is connected to the ISDN line using the cable included in the product package. ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 – 1 The AVM ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0...
AVM Data Call Center (ADC) or from the Internet. See the section “Product Documentation” from page 82 for information about how to reach the ADC or AVM’s Internet site. ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 – 1 The AVM ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0...
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Internet or to ac- cess remote servers. For detailed information about the AVM system drivers, see the section “The AVM System Drivers” from page 69. ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 – 1 The AVM ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0...
“Connect32” for convenient data transfer in ISDN. “AVM ISDN-Tools” manual in PDF format in the INFO\ MANUAL folder on the installation CD Additional CAPI applications may be acquired separately from your vendor. ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 – 1 The AVM ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0...
This completes the hardware installation. The individual steps taken to install the driver software dif- fer among the operating systems. Read the section that describes the driver installation for your operating system. ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 – 2 Installing the ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0...
For details about the AVM ISDN NDIS WAN CAPI Driver and the other two AVM system drivers, see the section “The AVM System Drivers” from page 69. ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 – 3 Installation in Windows 7 / Server 2008...
Make the entries described in the section “Installing the Driver Software” on page 13. That’s all! The driver software for all installed ISDN-Controllers is load- ed automatically when Windows 7 starts. ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 – 3 Installation in Windows 7 / Server 2008...
Only one ISDN-Controller can be removed at a time. If you have installed several ISDN-Controllers and want to remove them all, then perform the procedure described here sever- al times, without restarting Windows between each opera- tion. ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 – 3 Installation in Windows 7 / Server 2008...
This is particularly important for ISDN tele- phones. AVM continuously extends the functionality of the driver software for your ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0. If a more cur- rent version of the driver software is available, it may be ob- tained...
Multiple Subscriber Number (MSN) for the ISDN NDIS WAN CAPI Driver. If the current driver software from AVM is installed on your system, the “Device Manager” includes an additional “Ad- vanced” settings page which allows you to enable Direct Dial-in.
Only one ISDN-Controller can be removed at a time. If you have installed several ISDN-Controllers and want to remove them all, then perform the procedure described here sever- al times, without restarting Windows between each opera- tion. ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 – 4 Installation in Windows Vista...
ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0. If a more cur- rent version of the driver software is available, it may be ob- tained from under CARDWARE\B1_PCI\ WINDOWS.XP\ENGLISH. ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 – 5 Installation in Windows XP / Server 2003...
CD. We recommend installing the current driver software from the installation CD or the ADC. Run the SETUP.EXE file. ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 – 5 Installation in Windows XP / Server 2003...
“Device Manager” button. Click the plus sign “+” next to “Network adapters” to expand the node. Click the entry “AVM ISDN-Controller B1 PCI” with the right mouse button. ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 – 5 Installation in Windows XP / Server 2003...
USB devices such as the B1 USB are recognized by the Plug & Play mechanism. The driver software for all installed ISDN-Controllers is load- ed automatically when Windows XP starts. ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 – 5 Installation in Windows XP / Server 2003...
Only one ISDN-Controller can be removed at a time. If you have installed several ISDN-Controllers and want to remove them all, then perform the procedure described here sever- al times, without restarting Windows between each opera- tion. ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 – 5 Installation in Windows XP / Server 2003...
This is particularly important for ISDN tele- phones. AVM continuously extends the functionality of the driver software for your ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0. If a more cur- rent version of the driver software is available, it may be ob- tained...
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We recommend that you always install the current driver software from the installation CD or the ADC to take advan- tage of the entire potential of the ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 (for instance, faxing on two B channels simulta- neously). Run the SETUP.EXE file.
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After installation the CAPI 2.0 and the AVM ISDN NDIS WAN CAPI Driver are available on your system. For details about the AVM ISDN NDIS WAN CAPI Driver and the other two AVM system drivers, see the section “The AVM System Drivers”...
“Configure...” button to enter the Multiple Subscriber Numbers for the NDIS WAN CAPI Driver. If the current driver software from AVM is installed on your system, the “Device Manager” includes an additional ”Ad- vanced” settings page which allows you to enable Direct Dial-in.
The driver software for all installed ISDN-Controllers is load- ed automatically when Windows 2000 starts. 6.4 Removing the ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 To remove the ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 from your com- puter in Windows 2000, proceed as follows: Select “Start / Settings / Control Panel”, then double- click the “Add/Remove Hardware”...
Installation in Windows NT AVM no longer provides support for use of the ISDN-Control- ler B1 PCI v4.0 with the Windows NT operating system and there is no further development of the driver software. The AVM ISDN Controller B1 PCI v4.0 is shipped with drivers that are especially developed for use in Microsoft Windows NT.
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As a final step, a window appears with the settings of the ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0. Confirm with “Contin- ue”. This completes the driver software installation in Windows NT. Now the ISDN-Controller can be put into oper- ation. ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 – 7 Installation in Windows NT...
Changing the Settings A new program group called “AVM” is created in the Pro- gram Manager/Start menu. This program group contains the files “AVM Internet Home Page” (Windows NT 4.0 only: link to the AVM Internet pages), “B1 Readme”, “B1 Setup”...
To install an additional ISDN-Controller for the PCI bus, sim- ply insert it in a suitable slot as described in “Installing the ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0” on page 12 and start Win- dows. Make your settings in the dialogs as described in the section “Installing the Driver Software”...
Installation in Windows Me AVM no longer provides support for use of the ISDN-Control- ler B1 PCI v4.0 with the Windows Me operating system and there is no further development of the driver software. The AVM ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v.0 is shipped with drivers that are especially developed for use in Microsoft Windows Me.
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SPID, leave the input fields in this dialog blank and click “Continue”. The installation program then copies all files to the specified folder. ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 – 8 Installation in Windows Me...
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Tool” is opened. Enter the desired changes and restart Win- dows. This completes the driver software installation for the ISDN- Controller B1 PCI v4.0. Now the controller can be put into operation. The ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 driver software is loaded automatically when Windows Me is started.
To install an additional ISDN-Controller for the PCI bus, sim- ply insert it in a suitable slot as described in “Installing the ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0” on page 12 and start Win- dows. Make your settings in the dialogs as described in the section “Installing the Driver Software”...
Only one ISDN-Controller can be removed at a time. If you have installed several ISDN-Controllers and want to remove them all, then perform the procedure described here sever- al times, without restarting Windows between each opera- tion. ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 – 8 Installation in Windows Me...
Installation in Windows 98 AVM no longer provides support for use of the ISDN-Control- ler B1 PCI v4.0 with the Windows 98 operating system and there is no further development of the driver software. The AVM ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v.0 is shipped with drivers that are especially developed for use in Microsoft Windows 98.
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Confirm the path by clicking “Next”. Start installation by clicking “Next” again. The Windows 98 “Add New Hardware Wizard” reports that a driver file for the ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 has been found. If the information is correct, click “Next”.
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“AVM Internet Home Page” (link with the AVM Internet pages), “B1 Readme”, “B1 Setup” and “B1 Test”. US only: In addition to the above files, your AVM pro- gram folder also contains the program “B1 SPID Tool”. With this tool, you can change the Directory Number(s) and SPID(s) for the ISDN-Controller.
To install an additional ISDN-Controller for the PCI bus, sim- ply insert it in a suitable slot as described in “Installing the ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0” on page 12 and start Win- dows. Make your settings in the dialogs as described in the section “Installing the Driver Software”...
Only one ISDN-Controller can be removed at a time. If you have installed several ISDN-Controllers and want to remove them all, then perform the procedure described here sever- al times, without restarting Windows between each opera- tion. ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 – 9 Installation in Windows 98...
NetWare 5.x. Minor deviations may be required for installa- tion in Novell NetWare 5.x, 4.x and 3.12. In order to install the driver software, carry out the following steps: ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 – 10 Installation in Novell NetWare 6.x, 5.x, 4.x and 3.12...
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The files for the ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 are now copied to the SYS:\SYSTEM directory. The README file for the ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 is displayed on the screen, concluding the installation. ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 – 10 Installation in Novell NetWare 6.x, 5.x, 4.x and...
Exit the configuration by pressing “Esc”. Answer “Yes” to save your settings. The ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 settings can be changed at any time using this method. ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 – 10 Installation in Novell NetWare 6.x, 5.x, 4.x and 3.12...
To bind the ISDN-Controller into the operating system, press the “Ins” key. Please wait a moment. In the “Select A Driver” dialog, select the “WHSMCAPI” entry and press “Return”. ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 – 10 Installation in Novell NetWare 6.x, 5.x, 4.x and...
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This concludes the configuration and loading processes for the ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 with the CAPI Manager. The ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 settings can be changed at any time using this method. ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 – 10 Installation in Novell NetWare 6.x, 5.x, 4.x and 3.12...
“Configuration Options” menu. Select “Exit” to leave the installation program. This concludes the uninstallation of the ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 in Novell NetWare. ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 – 10 Installation in Novell NetWare 6.x, 5.x, 4.x and...
Installation in Linux 11 Installation in Linux The ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 can be used with all current Linux distributions. For the SUSE Linux distributions, pre- compiled drivers are included in the software package. In versions SUSE Linux 8.2 or higher, a CAPI4Linux driver is al- ready integrated in the operating system.
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Documentation on the supplementary components of the CAPI4Linux package like CAPI4HylaFAX and the AVM Soft- ware Development Kit (SDK) are located as README files in the corresponding tar archives on the installation CD. Architecture of CAPI4Linux ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 – 11 Installation in Linux...
Linux 8.1 or higher, a CAPI4Linux driver is already integrat- ed in the operating system. Other Distributions The ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 can be used with all other current Linux distributions. Installation in other distributions or kernel versions must be adapted individually depending on the components used.
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Installation in Linux Once the ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 has been physically installed in your computer, the next step is to install the ISDN-Controller using YaST. Once installation has been completed, CAPI 2.0 applications can be started immedi- ately. The first step we recommend is to use the CAPI Plug- in for the Generic PPP Stack (pppd) to establish a test connection to the AVM Data Call Center (ADC).
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/ETC/CAPI.CONF file. An example of the structure of the /ETC/CAPI.CONF file can be taken directly from the capi4k- utils package. Please download the most current firmware for the active AVM ISDN-Controller from the following address: ftp://ftp.in-berlin.de/pub/capi4linux/firmware/ ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 – 11 Installation in Linux...
PING transit time to the AVM server over your ISDN-Controller. This means that installation was successful. Now you can start a web browser and access the AVM home page. Enter www.avm.de/en. Pre-defined scripts for dialing into different Internet Service Providers over the console are included in the AVM soft- ware package.
Active AVM ISDN-Controllers for the ISA, PCI and PCMCIA buses can also be combined in the same sys- tem. It is not possible to use active and passive AVM ISDN- Controllers (like FRITZ!Card PCI) at the same time. If you would like to use an AVM DSL-Controller in addition to ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0, the AVM DSL-Controller must...
12 Installation in OS/2 AVM no longer provides support for use of the ISDN-Control- ler B1 PCI v4.0 with the OS/2 operating system and there is no further development of the driver software. For operation in OS/2 specially developed drivers are in- cluded with delivery.
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A message now indicates that the CONFIG.SYS file has been changed. The drivers for the ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 and the command to load the driver soft- ware automatically were registered in this file. These entries generally appear as follows:...
Controller B1 PCI installed” appears briefly upon start-up. Loading the ISDN-Controller The ISDN-Controller can be loaded manually by double- clicking the “B1 Load” icon in the “AVM” program group. An OS/2 window is opened and displays the following mes- sage when the loading procedure is complete:...
The “B1 Load” program loads all the controllers installed. 12.5 Removing the ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 To remove the ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 in OS/2, start the installation program from the installation CD. The program reports that an installed ISDN-Controller was found.
Special Types of Lines 13 Special Types of Lines The default installation of the ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 is for operation on ISDN point-to-multipoint lines. However, it also can be operated with ISDN point-to-point lines or the internal bus of a PBX.
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Click the entry “AVM ISDN-Controller B1 PCI” with the right mouse button. Click the “Properties” command and select the “Ad- vanced” page. On this page, enable the option “Enable Support for ISDN point-to-point BRI (with direct-dial capability [DDI])”. ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 – 13 Special Types of Lines...
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SERVER.B1 folder on the ADC or via the Internet (see the in- side cover for the URL). The “B1 Server Edition” can, of course, be used for all other CAPI applications. ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 – 13 Special Types of Lines...
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Novell NetWare 6.x, 5.x, 4.x and 3.x Enable the “P2P” option in the menu for setting the D-chan- nel protocol and restart Novell NetWare. Linux To operate the ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 at a point-to- point (P2P=Point-to-Point), just change /ETC/CAPI.CONF file manually.
Networking Servers or routers, for example), the exten- sion must also be configured for incoming calls. If mul- tiple terminal devices installed on the internal S are configured for the same ISDN service indicator (for ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 – 13 Special Types of Lines...
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FRITZ!data in Server Mode both respond to calls with the indicator “DATA64K”), the corresponding application must use different MSN configurations to direct calls correctly during parallel operation. ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 – 13 Special Types of Lines...
AVM System Architecture 14 AVM System Architecture This chapter presents information about the ISDN interface CAPI 2.0, the IDM architecture and the AVM system drivers included in the package, along with special CAPI features of the ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0.
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Transparent interface for protocols above OSI Layer 3 Support for one or several BRIs and PRIs through one or several ISDN adapters Support for multiple concurrent applications ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 – 14 AVM System Architecture...
(such as RAS) with CAPI-based hardware. This connection is realized by the AVM system drivers such as the AVM CAPI Port Driver or the AVM NDIS WAN CAPI Driver. ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 – 14 AVM System Architecture...
The third AVM system driver, AVM ISDN TAPI Services, per- mits the use of telephony applications with the ISDN-Con- troller B1 PCI v4.0 in the Windows 7, Vista, XP, and 2000 operating systems. The AVM system drivers are located in the PROGRAMS fold- er on the installation CD.
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AVM ISDN CAPI Port Driver AVM ISDN CAPI Port Driver The AVM ISDN CAPI Port Driver allows you to use an ISDN- Controller as if it were a modem. The AVM ISDN CAPI Port Driver makes it possible for even programs designed for analog modems to communicate over the ISDN interface.
AVM ISDN TAPI Services for CAPI AVM ISDN TAPI Services for CAPI AVM ISDN TAPI Services for CAPI are drivers which can be used to implement TAPI applications with AVM ISDN-Con- trollers universally in Windows. TAPI (Telephony Application Programming Interface) is a...
For Novell NetWare, this infor- mation is contained in the sections “Configuring the ISDN- Controller B1 PCI v4.0 with Stand-Alone CAPI” on page 45 and “Operation of the ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 with CAPI for the CAPI Manager” from page 46.
Designed for high-load operation with 2 B channels CAPI 2.0 interface fully downward-compatible with the older versions of the ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 Driver software loadable for national and international protocols: DSS1 (Euro ISDN), NI1, 6ESS and 5TR1 ...
DOS) and Connect32 (Windows Vista, XP and 2000) compatible with FRITZ!data and IDtrans, AVM ISDN NDIS WAN CAPI driver and AVM ISDN CAPI Port driver for Windows Vista, XP and 2000, AVM TAPI Services for CAPI (Windows 7, Vista, XP and 2000) ...
If you combine adapters without plug-and-play support (Legacy) such as the AVM ISDN-Controller B1 v3.0 in the same system with PCI or ISA plug-and-play cards, the resources (I/O addresses and IRQ levels) used by the hard- ware without plug-and-play support should be so designat- ed in the computer’s BIOS.
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Problems during operation of the ISDN-Controller. If problems with operation of the ISDN-Controller occur, es- tablish a test connection to the AVM Data Call Center. You may do so using the program Connect32 (Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP), which is included in the AVM ISDN-Tools included with delivery of your ISDN-Controller.
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CAPI-based DOS applications in DOS win- dows. No connection charge information is displayed The drivers for the ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 allow CAPI- based applications to display charge information. This in- formation is only available if the corresponding ISDN ser- vice has been enabled by your ISDN carrier.
/ “IRQ x assigned to: PCI/ISA PnP” If you combine adapters without plug-and-play support (Legacy) such as the AVM ISDN-Controller B1 v3.0 in the same system with PCI or ISA plug-and-play cards, the re- sources (I/O addresses and IRQ levels) used by the hard- ware without plug-and-play support should be so designat- ed in the computer’s BIOS.
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Error Messages in Novell NetWare Error message: “Error in configuration file, no ISDN- Controller defined.” Possible cause: During the ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 in- stallation, the configuration file CAPI20.CFG is created. If you later edit this file manually and corrupt the ISDN-Con- troller definition(s) it contains, the error occurs.
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Error message: “... at least one application is registered.” Possible cause: You tried to unload or uninstall the AVM ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 while an application (such as a terminal or fax program) was still using it. Remedy: First end all applications that use the ISDN-Con- troller.
User manual A printed user manual is included in the ISDN-Control- ler B1 PCI v4.0 package and a PDF file is available in the INFO\MANUAL folder on the installation CD. You can install the Acrobat reader to view PDF docu- ments from the INFO\ACROBAT folder of the installa- tion CD.
Enter the following URL to download the current driver software: www.avm.de/en/download Experienced users can also download updates from the AVM FTP server. Click the “FTP Server” link in the download area, or enter the following address: ftp.avm.de ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 – 17 Customer Service Guide...
CE conformity in Windows 2000 Dial-Up Networking in Windows 7 direct dial-in in Windows 98 documentation in Windows Me downward compatibility in Windows NT driver signature options in Windows Vista driver software in Windows XP ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 – Index...
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ISDN- starting operation Controller with Stand-Alone in OS/2 CAPI Novell NetWare with CAPI for CAPI Manager Novell NetWare with Stand-Alone CAPI system requirements ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 – Index...
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Windows Me changing settings installing additional controllers installing the driver software removing the controller Windows NT changing settings installing additional controllers installing the driver software removing the controller ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 – Index...
EN 60950-1:2006 + A11:2009 EN55022:05.2008 EN 55024:10.2003 The CE symbol confirms that this product conforms with the above mentioned norms and regulations. Berlin, 13/12/2010 Peter Faxel, Technical Director ISDN-Controller B1 PCI v4.0 – Declaration of CE Conformity...
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