Konexx Mobile-USB Setup Manual

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Page 1 Mobile-USB Setup Guide...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Connectivity in this environment can be impossible. Worse, connecting to a digital line without protection can destroy your modem. The Konexx Mobile-USB provides an analog data port to connect your modem to virtually any office or hotel digital phone system.
Page 3: Pre-Installation
USB. TELEPHONE LEVEL SWITCH - Set the Telephone Level switch on the MOBILE-USB for the telephone you are using (refer to the Level Switch Setting Table on page 10). Switch setting #3 is used on the majority of digital telephone systems.
Page 4: Mobile-Usb Installation
Mobile-USB Installation Step 1. Connect the USB cable on the MOBILE-USB to your computer USB port. Step 2. Remove the coiled handset cord from the telephone handset (2A) and insert it into the MOBILE-USB jack labeled HANDSET (2B). Step 3. Connect your PC Card or internal modem cable to the...
Page 5: Windows Connection Setup
Mobile-USB Installation Diagram Windows Connection Setup If you use the MOBILE-USB while traveling we recommend that you modify your modem settings to setup your modem for manual dialing. Why Manual Dial? Because most digital PBX systems, such as Nortel Meridian, Rolm and others do not accept the analog dialing tones generated by the modem.
Page 6 To enter the “x3” in Windows 95/98/NT (Windows 2000 see page 7): Step 1. Select START button Step 2. Select SETTINGS Step 3. Select CONTROL PANEL Step 4. Double click the MODEMS icon Step 5. In the General tab, highlight the modem to be used, then Select PROPERTIES (not Dialing Properties) Continue to next page...
Page 7 Step 6. Select CONNECTION TAB Step 7. Under Call preferences uncheck the “Wait for dial tone before dialing” box Step 8. Select ADVANCED in the same window Step 9. In the Extra Settings box type x3 Step 10. Click OK to exit Advanced Connection Settings screen Step 11.
Page 8 To enter the “x3” in Windows 2000: Step 1. Select START button Step 2. Select SETTINGS Step 3. Select CONTROL PANEL Step 4. Double click PHONE AND MODEM OPTIONS icon Step 5. Click MODEMS tab Step 6. Click PROPERTIES Continue to next page...
Page 9 Step 7. In the General Tab, Uncheck – Wait for dial tone before dialing Step 8. Click the ADVANCED tab Step 9. In the Extra Initialization commands box type x3 Step 10. Click OK to enter the x3 into the Windows default settings Step 11.
Page 10: Establishing Your Connection
NOTE: For proprietary software users see your Network Administrator Step 2. Set the Level switch on the MOBILE-USB to the proper setting for the telephone system (see table on page 10). If the phone system is not listed, please see page 14 section D.
Page 11: Level Switch Settings Table
Level Switch Settings Table The Mobile-USB Level switch adjusts the transmit level of your modem to the telephone set. The Level switch is manually set in one of four settings and is dependent on the telephone set you’re using. Level 3 - Approximately 75% of the electronic or digital PBX telephone systems you will encounter use Setting 3.
Page 12 Level Switch Settings Table (Cont.) Telephone Telephone Switch Notes Manufacturer Set Model Setting Key Systems 2 or 3 Model 227 7 & 1b Model 432 7 & 1b Fujitsu Focus 196 Others GAI-tronics Cohort G.E. none specified 1a & 2 G.T.E.
Page 13 Level Switch Settings Table (Cont.) Telephone Telephone Switch Notes Manufacturer Set Model Setting Northern Telecom Logic One Meridian Business 3 System (CENTREX) Meridian SL-1 Meridian SL-100 Meridian 1 Meridian 100 Meridian Norstar Unity 2 or 3 Vantage Panasonic KXT-23?5 DBS (old) 2 or 3 DBS (new) 2 or 3...
Page 14 Poet NOTES: 1. Custom Factory Settings: a. The KONEXX product may require a custom factory setting for this phone set. If difficulties are encountered, contact Technical Support at 1 800 275-6354. b. The KONEXX product requires a custom factory setting to work on these phones.
Page 15: Operating Tips & Troubleshooting
“Hum” or “Buzz” Sound - When using the MOBILE-USB with a notebook computer, you may notice a “buzz” or “humming” noise when the notebook computer is being powered by its’ external power supply.
Page 16 Tone dialing - Make sure your modem is configured for Tone (DTMF) dialing. Your MOBILE-USB will not work with pulse (rotary) dialing. Your modem user guide or operating instructions should describe this procedure. "No Dial Tone" error message - The “No Dial Tone” error message is presented when the modem doesn’t receive dialtone...
Page 17 Modem or manufacturer, model name or model number Computer operating system and communication software you’re using If possible, call us on the telephone which the MOBILE-USB is connected to so that we can test and troubleshoot the problem on that telephone.
Page 18 This equipment cannot be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. (Contact your state public utilities commission for information.) If so required, this device is hearing-aid compatible (EAC). Part 15 B FCC WARNING STATEMENT: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for...
Page 19: Warranty Information
KONEXXs’ option. This warranty does not cover, and KONEXX is not responsible for damage caused by misuse, neglect, fire, lightning, electrostatic discharge, or modification of this product or damage resulting from the use of this product with hardware not specifically recommended by KONEXX.