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ZyXEL Communications Omni TA128 Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1: Quick Start Guide

    Omni TA128 Quick Start Guide Version 2.08 JiH5< 5:'2 4:+84+: ))+99 52;:/549...
  • Page 2 The contents of this document may not be reproduced (in any part or as a whole) or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of the publisher. Published by ZyXEL Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Notice: ZyXEL does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any products, or software described herein.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Configuring Dial Up Networking for Two B-Channels ..........18 Appendix A - ISDN Line Provisioning ......A-1 Provisioning requirements for North America ............A-1 Appendix B - Configuring the Omni TA128 from a Terminal Program ............B-4 Configuring your TA using AT Commands .............. B-4 Testing your Connection ...................

  • Page 4: One - Introduction

    Compression on the B Channels, the Omni TA128 can effectively communicate at speeds up to 460Kbps over ISDN lines. The Omni TA128 also has two analog ports to connect analog devices such as fax machines, modems, and telephones. Two different analog devices can communicate over the two B channels to two different locations simultaneously, so you can send a fax and make a voice call at the same time.

  • Page 5: Key Features Of The Omni Ta

    Omni TA128 Quick Start Guide ZyXEL Key Features of the Omni TA Speed and Compatibility Plug and Play support for Win95 environment Full compatibility with both ISDN and remote PSTN via ISDN Multiple signaling protocol compatibility with the following network switches: DSS1, 1TR6, NI-1, AT&T 5ESS, and Northern Telecom DMS 100...

  • Page 6: Front Panel Of The Omni Ta128

    *:8 :> 8> Description Power on indicator; lights up when the Omni TA128 power is turned ON. Link indicator - Indicates your connection status with the local switch, lights up when link is active. Flashing when attempting to make a connection.

  • Page 7: Back Panel Of The Omni Ta128

    NVRAM. The default number pointer to the telephone directory is assigned by the AT*Dn command. When the Omni TA128 is on-line, pressing the button will tear down the connection and bring it into command state.

  • Page 8: Two - Ordering An Isdn Line

    Northern Telecom NI-1 Northern Telecom Custom Step 3 ISDN Ordering Codes (IOC) Tell the phone company representative the Omni TA128 supports IOC-S and EZ ISDN- 1 capability packages. If your phone company does not use ordering codes, provide them with the line provisioning information for the correct ISDN switch type.
  • Page 9 Omni TA128 Quick Start Guide ZyXEL Step 5 Specify Supplementary Voice Services The Omni TA128 supports the following Supplementary Voice Services. Tell your phone company which of these features you would like to utilize on your ISDN line. Conference Call (3-way)

  • Page 10: Three - Installing Your Omni Ta128 Hardware

    Connect the other end of the 25 pin cable (female end) to your computer’s serial (COM) port. A 25 pin to 9 pin adapter has included in the Omni TA128 retail package in the event you do not have a 25 pin serial port available.

  • Page 11: Power-On Self-Test

    Turn the computer back on. Power-on Self-Test When the Omni TA128 is powered on, the unit will cycle through a self-test sequence, where you will see a series of LED lights blinking (LED, B1, B2, AA). After this cycle is complete, the PWR light should remain on.

  • Page 12: Four - Driver Installation And Configuration

    ISDN Configuration Manager to configure your Omni TA. Installing the Windows 95 Driver Step 1 - Make sure the power to the Omni TA128 is turned ON before your PC is turned Step 2 - Start Windows 95. Windows will automatically detect your Omni TA128 and prompt you for the driver.

  • Page 13: Installing The Isdn Configuration Manager (Icm)

    Omni TA128 Quick Start Guide ZyXEL Installing the ISDN Configuration Manager (ICM) Along with your Omni TA, you will find a disk labeled “ZyXEL ISDN Configuration Manager”. To install this software for Windows 95 or NT 4.0 follow these steps.

  • Page 14: Data Rate

    Preferred B Channel for out going call This feature allows you to define the B channel the Omni TA128 will use to initiate Driver Installation and Configuration...
  • Page 15 This feature is designed for customers who prefer to keep a particular B channel available for voice calls. In the event the preferred B channel is not available, the Omni TA128 will automatically attempt to make the data call on the secondary channel.
  • Page 16 B channel. Step 5: Answer ISDN data Calls using This feature allows you to define the B channel the Omni TA128 will use to answer an incoming data call. This feature is designed for customers who prefer to keep a particular B channel available for voice calls.
  • Page 17 From the “Main Menu” screen, click the icon to open “Phone Services”. Use this screen to configure your Omni TA128 to use the supplementary voice features you have subscribed to with your phone company. These could include Call Waiting, Conference Calling, Call Transfer, Call Forwarding and Message Waiting.

  • Page 18: Five - Configuring Windows 95 Dial-Up Networking

    Make New Connection icon. Choose a name for your connection and select Omni TA128 from the drop down menu. Then click Next. Step 2 - Type the phone number of the ISP or host you will be calling. Click on Next, then click Finish.
  • Page 19 Step 3 - Right click on the new icon, then select Properties from the menu. The following screen will appear. Step 4 - Make sure your Omni TA128 appears in the Connect Using box. If you have settings given to you from your Internet Service Provider, follow those guidelines and proceed to step 7.
  • Page 20 Networking folder, and double click on it. Step 7 - If the User name and Password(for your ISP) are incorrect or missing, type them in. Click on the Connect button and your Omni TA128 will dial the number and establish a connection.

  • Page 21: Configuring Dial Up Networking For Two B-Channels

    Networking folder. From within the Dial-up Networking folder, double click on the Make New Connection icon. Step 2 - Choose a name for your connection and select Omni TA128 from the drop down menu, then click on Next. The “Make New Connection” dialog will appear.
  • Page 22 ZyXEL Omni TA128 Quick Start Guide Step 6 - Make sure your Omni TA128 modem appears in the Connect Using box. If you have settings given to you from your Internet Service Provider, follow those guidelines and proceed to step 7. If not, click on the Server Type and continue.
  • Page 23 Networking folder, and double click on it. The “Connect To” dialog box will appear. Step 9 - Type your User name and Password (for your ISP account) in the provided spaces, then click Connect. Your Omni TA128 will dial the number and establish a connection. Page...
  • Page 24 ZyXEL Omni TA128 Quick Start Guide Appendix A - ISDN Line Provisioning The following table summarizes the different type of switch types supported by the Omni TA128 and some related information on the switch types (number of phone numbers and SPID numbers).

  • Page 25: Appendix A - Isdn Line Provisioning

    Omni TA128 Quick Start Guide ZyXEL For AT&T 5ESS Multipoint Provisioning Feature Setting Term Type Call Appearances (CA) CA Quantity Circuit Switched Voice (CSV) CSV Flexible Call Offering (FCO) Unrestricted CSV limit CSV Notification Busy (NB) limit Circuit Switched Data (CSD)
  • Page 26 Call Forwarding Variable. Calling Party Number Identification and Redirecting Number Delivery. The Supplementary Voice Services available on the Omni TA128 include: Call Waiting, 3-Way Calling (conference), Call Transfer, Call Forwarding, Message Waiting, Reminder Ring, and Distinctive Ring. There may be an additional charge for each of these services, so you should choose the specific services that best fit your needs.

  • Page 27: Appendix B - Configuring The Omni Ta128 From A Terminal Program

    TA128 is connected to. In most cases, if the terminal program is active and ready to communicate with the port that the Omni TA128 is connected to, it will activate the DTR signal. This will cause the DTR LED to light up on the Omni TA. If DTR is not ON, you will need to check the program's COMPORT and IRQ settings.
  • Page 28 The ATPn command is used to program the D channel protocol. This is to allow the Omni TA128 to work with the type of switch your ISDN line is connected to. "n" is a digit that indicates the type of switch. Please use the following table for the "n" value.
  • Page 29 AT&T 5ESS with Point-to-Point protocol, SPID(s) will be needed. The ISDN switches use Service Profile Identifier (SPID) to represent the network services to which the Omni TA128 has subscribed. Each SPID corresponds to one Terminal End Point Identifier. Different switches may provide different rules for the SPID number format.
  • Page 30 ZyXEL Omni TA128 Quick Start Guide If the Omni TA128 does not respond as above, an error has occurred. If the response is: SPID Error! This indicates an incorrect SPID number was entered. If the response is: This indicates a general failure. The SPID was not verified. This would occur if the ISDN line is not connected to your Omni TA, or if you have selected the wrong Switch type.

  • Page 31: Testing Your Connection

    ZyXEL's BBS number (714-263-0398 or 714-263-0498) to get a "CONNECT" message. Your Omni TA128 should already be connected to your ISDN line properly. Also make sure that the LNK LED light is on. If the LED is off, please refer back to the previous section.
  • Page 32 To make a bundled connection, follow the above instructions, with one change. You must let the Omni TA128 know that you want to make a bundled connection. Typing AT&J3 will tell the Omni TA128 to set up a bundled call.

  • Page 33: Appendix C - Contacting Zyxel

    Omni TA128 Quick Start Guide ZyXEL Appendix C - Contacting ZyXEL ZyXEL takes pride in it products and its customers. We are continually striving to improve our line by engineering them with your current and future needs in mind. To help us in that effort, we encourage your comments. For your convenience, we have listed below various means by which you can contact ZyXEL directly.

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