Cortelco network adaptor User Manual

Data Port Anywhere

Setup Guide

Table of Contents

Contacting KONEXX Inside Cover
Pre-Installation 2
Data Port Anywhere Installation 3
Windows Connection Setup 5
Establishing Your Connection 9
Locating the Host Modem’s Phone Number 11
Level Switch Settings Table 14
Operating Tips & Troubleshooting 18
Warranty Information 22

Why Data Port Anywhere (DPA)?

As a mobile notebook user you need modem connectivity to send and
receive critical information when you are working at client sites and
hotels. The problem is that notebook modems are analog and virtually
all office and hotel phone systems are digital. Connectivity i n this
environment can be impossible. Worse, connecting to a digital line
without protection can destroy your modem. The Konexx Data Port
Anywhere provides an analog data port to connect your modem to
virtually any office or hotel digital phone system. In addition, the DPA
has a 2-Port USB Hub to simultaneously operate other USB devices.

Contacting KONEXX

You may contact KONEXX using any of the following methods:
Voice: [phone]

Toll Free: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Website: www.konexx.com
E-mail: [e-mail]

Address: KONEXX

[e-mail]

5550 Oberlin Drive
San Diego, CA 92121

Pre-Installation

System Requirements

Compliant with USB 1.1 requirements for bus powered devices. USB
Hub supports low power or self powered USB devices (each USB port
provides 100 mA).

Pre-installation Guidelines -

observe the following guidelines:

CONNECTION WARNING - Never connect the DPA directly to the
telephone line or telephone wall outlet. Use the procedures in
this User's Guide to avoid damaging your DPA.

USB DRIVERS -

installing the DPA for the first time you will be prompted by the
computer to install/load drivers. Follow the prompts to identify the DPA
to your operating system.

TELEPHONE LEVEL SWITC H -

the DPA for the telephone you are using (refer to the Level Switch
Setting Table on page 14). Switch setting #3 is used on the majority of
digital telephone systems.

TELEPHONE SET VOLUME CONTROL -

Control (handset and/or speakerphone volume) may impact your
connection speed. KONEXX recommends that the volume control be
set in the mid-range for most telephone sets. Some AT&T/Lucent /
Avaya sets may require the volume set at a lower level.

SPEAKERPHONES -

capability, do not use speakerphone mode. Speakerphone mode
disconnects the handset jack used by the Modem Konnector to send
and receive data.

The DPA uses standard Microsoft drivers. When

If the attached telephone has speakerphone

Windows 98 or later.

-

Before installing your DPA,

Telephone Level

Set the

The Telephone Set Volume

switch on

DIALING -

Start…Settings…Control Panel…Modems…Dialing Properties…click
on TONE DIAL ).

MODEM SPEAKER CONTROL AND VOLUME -

handset is deactivated when your modem is in use. You can use the
“M1” command to enable the modem speaker and the “L3” command
to set its volume. You can then "listen in" on dialed calls to monitor
their status. Refer to your modem manual for more information.

Configure your modem for Tone Dialing (Go to

The telephone

Data Port Anywhere Installation

Step 1.

Connect the USB cable on the DPA to your computer USB
port. The first time you connect the DPA to your computer, you will be
prompted to install USB drivers, simply follow the prompts. The DPA
uses standard Microsoft drivers. Follow the prompts to identify the
DPA to your operating system.

Step 2.

Remove the coiled handset cord from the
(2A) and insert it into the DPA jack labeled

2A

Step 3.

Connect your PC Card or internal modem cable to the DPA
jack labeled

The DPA is now installed and ready for use. If you choose to use the
telephone handset for voice communications when your modem is not
in use see next page.

MODEM.

2

B

telephone handset

PHONE

(2B).

Optional Connection:

communications while the modem is
coiled handset cord to the telephone handset and the DPA jack labeled

HANDSET.

If you have connected the telephone handset to the DPA lift the
telephone handset and listen for a dial tone. If you do not hear the dial
tone, check your connections to ensure they match those shown in the
diagram below.

If you want to use the telephone for voice

not in use

, connect the included

Return the handset to the cradle until you are ready to go on-line using
your modem and the DPA.

Windows Connection Setup

If you use the DPA while traveling we recommend that you modify your
modem settings to setup your modem for manual dialing.

Why Manual Dial?

Nortel Meridian, Rolm and others do not accept the analog dialing
tones generated by the modem. In order to connect with the host
modem you will have to manually dial the host modem’s number on the
telephone keypad.

Why x3?

Your modem normally requires dial tone in order to dial. By adding
“x3” to your modem initialization or setup string you are instructing the
modem to dial without requiring dial tone. Once the x3 is entered it
remains in the Windows default settings. This will not affect modem
use on an analog line.

The x3 command makes the manual dial process easier.

Because most digital PBX systems, such as

To enter the “x3” in Windows 98
(Windows 2000 see page 7):

Step 1
Step 2.
Step 3.

. Select

Select

Select C

START

button

SETTINGS

ONTROL PANEL

Step 4.

Double click the

Continue to next page

MODEMS

icon

Step 5.

In the General tab, highlight the modem to be used, then

PROPERTIES

Select

(not Dialing Properties)

Step 6.
Step 7.

dialing” box

Step 8.

Continue to next page

CONNECTION

Select

Under Call preferences uncheck the “Wait for dial tone before

ADVANCED

Select

TAB

in the same window

Step 9.

In the Extra Settings box type

x3

Step 10.
Step 11.
Step 12.
Step 13.
Step 14.
Connection (Rebooting your computer is only necessary after
first installing x3).

Click OK to exit Advanced Connection Settings screen
Click OK to exit Modem Properties screen
Click Close to exit Modems Properties screen

Close Control Panel
Reboot your computer and proceed to

Establishing Your

To enter the “x3” in Windows 2000:

Step 1.
Step 2.
Step 3.

START

Select

SETTINGS

Select

CONTROL PANEL

Select

button

Continue to next page