Actiontec electronic 56K User Manual
Table Of Contents
Contacting
Action
tec Customer Support ............................................ 3
Product Registration ............................................................................. 4
Safety Information ................................................................................. 4
Product Features ................................................................................... 6
Package Contents ................................................................................. 6
Installing the Modem.............................................................................7
Hardware Installation............................................................................... 7
Device Driver Installation and Configuration .................................... 10
Configuring Windows 95........................................................................10
Configuring Windows 95 OSR2 ............................................................. 10
Configuring Windows 98........................................................................ 11
Configuring Windows NT 4.0 ................................................................. 12
Configuring DOS and Windows 3.1X.....................................................14
Windows 3.1X ....................................................................................... 15
Configuring OS/2 WARP ....................................................................... 16
Configuring UnixWare ...........................................................................17
Configuring the Modem For Linux (Verified for Red Hat 5.2 and 6.0)..... 18
Configuring Your Modem’ s Country Code.............................................. 25
A T Commands Affecting ITU-T V.90 Operation ................................. 26
Help and Service Information ............................................................. 28
General T roubleshooting Tips................................................................ 28
Reconfiguring a Windows Dial-Up Networking Connection....................30
Notices ................................................................................................. 31
Declaration of Conformity ...................................................................... 31
T elecommunications Regulations .......................................................... 32
Proprietary Notice and Disclaimer
Unless otherwise noted, this document and the information herein disclosed are proprietary to Actiontec Electronics, Inc. Any person or entity to whom this document is furnished or who otherwise
has possession thereof, by acceptance agrees that it will not be copied or reproduced in whole or in
part, nor used in any manner except to meet the purposes for which it was delivered.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed
as a commitment by Actiontec. Although Actiontec will make every effort to inform users of substantive errors, Actiontec disclaims all liability for any loss or damage resulting from the use of this
document or any hardware or software described herein, including without limitation contingent,
special or incidental liability.
PC is a trademark of IBM Corporation. MS-DOS, Windows 3.10, Windows 3.11, Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows
NT are trademarks of Microsoft, Inc., K56Flex is a trademark of Lucent Technologies, Inc. and Rockwell International.
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Contacting
Actiontec Electronics prides itself on making high-quality, durable, high-performance products. If you should need assistance, the Actiontec Technical Support
Department is available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Pacific Coast Time, Monday
through Friday to provide professional support.
New drivers and firmware are released as need arises to insure maximum compatibility and operation of your new 56K Internal PCI Modem. Find out about these
and other new Actiontec products on the web at: http:\\www.actiontec.com.
Actiontec Electronics, Inc.
T echnical Support
760 N. Mary Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Phone: 408-752-7714 (choose option 7)
Fax: 408-732-0097
BBS: 408-732-0112
Email:techsupp@actiontec.com
Action
tec Customer Support
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Product Registration
The installation CD that came with your modem contains a file called registration. This file will take you to the Actiontec web site:
http://www.actiontec.com/registration
Please fill in the required fields so that you can get prompt support and notification of periodic product upgrades.
Safety Information
This modem card is for use only in Personal Computers that have installation
instructions detailing user installation of adapter cards.
DANGER:
Electrical current from power , telephone, and communication cables is hazardous. To
prevent shock hazard, connect and disconnect cables as shown below when installing,
moving or opening the covers of this product or
must be used with a properly grounded outlet
To avoid shock hazard:
• The power cord must be connected to a properly wired and earthed receptacle.
• Any equipment to which this product will be attached must also be connected to
properly wired receptacles.
attached devices. The power cord
.
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• Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or
reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.
DANGER:
When using your telephone equipment basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons, including the
following:
• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically
designed for wet locations.
• Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line
has been disconnected at the network interface.
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
• Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm.
There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning.
• Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
CAUTION:
Do not connect your modem to a digital PBX (switchboard) system, because you may
damage the modem. Modems are designed to function with analog telephone lines,
such as residential lines.
Do not connect your modem to an ISDN line. In some areas, ISDN (digital) lines are
being provided for residences and businesses. These lines may damage the modem.
Please note that this modem is fully compatible with analog telephone lines that are
connected to a Digital Exchange. A Digital Exchange is used in some areas to supply
analog lines to homes and businesses.
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Product Features
The Actiontec 56K Internal PCI Modem contained in this package has the follow-
ing features.
l Conforms to the ITU-T V .90 specification with auto-negotiation of V.90, V.34,
V.32bis, V.32, V.23, V.22bis, V.22, V.21, Bell 212A, and Bell 103 protocols.
l Supports Group 3: class 1 and 2 fax protocols.
l V.42bis and MNP 5 data compression. MNP2 - MNP4, V.42, and LAPM
error correction.
l Completely controller-based PCI modem for the widest range of supported
operating systems:
DOS
Windows (3.1x, 95, 98, and NT)
OS/2
UNIX
Linux
Modem does not rely on the host CPU to perform any internal functions.
Package Contents
Before you begin the installation of the modem, make sure that you have the following items that were included with your package.
l A 56K PCI Internal Modem.
l This User’s Manual
l Telephone cord
l Installation diskette or CD-ROM.
l Software License Agreement.
As you examine these items, look for any physical damage. Retain your proof of
purchase and packaging material in the event that you need to return your 56K
PCI Internal Modem.
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Installing the Modem
System Preparation
Before you begin the installation of your 56K Internal PCI Modem, all currently
installed modems should be removed. This will help prevent hardware conflicts
between the new modem and any previously installed modems.
For Windows 95/98/NT
Before you physically remove the old modem, go to Start-Settings-Control Panel
and double-click the Modems icon. This will bring-up the Modems Properties
screen. Find your old modem listed in the General window of Modems Pr oper-
ties. Click once to highlight the modem and then click the Remove button. Click
OK when done. Shutdown Windows, turn off the computer, and remove the old
modem.
For DOS, Windows 3.1, OS/2 Warp, UnixWare, and Linux
There are no special system preparation procedures required for these operating
systems. Be sure that the power is off before removing your old modem or installing the 56K PCI Internal Modem.
Caution:
Always discharge static electricity before handling your modem. You may discharge static electricity by touching a grounded metal structure or by using any
commercially available grounding strap.
Make sure the expansion slot type is PCI, which has a smaller slot to fit the PCI
modem card. If you are not familiar with computers or computer hardware or
you cannot tell the difference between an ISA slot or PCI slot, obtain the help of
someone who has a thorough understanding of computers. You will severely
damage your computer if you install the modem in the wrong slot.
The position of the expansion slots in your computer may differ from the illustrations shown.
Hardware Installation
Step 1 Switch off the computer and all peripheral devices connected to it.
Step 2 Unplug the computer power cord from the wall outlet.
Step 3 Remove the computer’ s cover. Refer to your computer’ s owner’s manual
for instructions.
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Step 4 Remove the screw securing the expansion slot cover behind one of the
computer’s available PCI expansion slots. Lift the expansion slot cover
out as shown below. See the caution statement on page 6.
Figure 1: Removing the Backplate
Step 5 Firmly, but gently, insert the modem into the available PCI expansion
slot. Ensure that the card is seated properly before securing it with the
screw removed in Step 4, as shown in the following diagram.
Figure 2: Installing the Modem
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Step 6 Put the chassis cover back on the computer.
Step 7 Be sure that all power switches are in the OFF position, then reconnect
the power cables to the computer and its peripherals.
Step 8 Connect the telephone line cable to the Line (Telco) jack on the back of
the modem.
Step 9 Turn on the computer and proceed to the following sections to configure
your modem to the operating system you are using.
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Device Driver Installation and Configuration
Configuring Windows 95
Step 1 After you have installed the modem into your machine, turn on the power
and allow the system to boot normally.
Step 2 After Windows 95 loads, it will detect new hardware. The modem will
be identified as a “PCI Card”. Select the option “Driver from disk pr ovided
by hardware manufacturer” and then click the OK button.
Step 3 Windows will prompt you to insert the driver disk. Insert the installation
CD-ROM and click OK.
Step 4 Windows will find the drivers and finish the installation process.
Step 5 After Windows has copied the files, a Modem Country Selector screen
will prompt you to select a country. The following countries are supported:
Canada, Japan, and the United States. Make the proper selection and
then click the Set button. Then click OK. The modem will be set to use
the PSTN of the country you selected. Click Quit to exit the country
select program and then click Yes. (Note: This program will be copied to
your default hard drive; generally the C:\ drive; in the root directory.
Double-click the FHLOAD.EXE icon to launch the program if you wish
to change the country setting at a latter date.)
Step 6 T o verify th at the modem has been properly installed, go to Start-Settings
-Control Panel and double-click the Modems icon. At the Modems
Properties screen, click the Diagnostics tab. Highlight the COM Port
icon next to the modem and then click the More Info button. The “ATI”
responses should be listed. This shows that the modem has been correctly
installed and is functioning.
Configuring Windows 95 OSR2
Step 1 After you have installed the modem into your machine, turn on the power
and allow the system to boot normally.
Step 2 Windows 95 will display the Update Device Driver Wizard and
immediately identify the modem. Insert the installation CD-ROM. Click
Next.
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