Maxon Telecom MM-5100 User Manual

Maxon Electronics Australia Pty Ltd

MM-5100

CDMA 800MHz 1xRTT
Voice/Data/SMS Modem

Windows Setup
Manual

Version: 1.an

th

Date: August 9

, 2003

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FCC RF EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE

In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States with

its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326 adopted an updated safety standard for

human exposure to radio frequency

regulated transmitters. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard

previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies. The design of this device

complies with the FCC guidelines and these international standards.

Use only the supplied or an approved antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or

attachments could impair call quality, damage the phone, or result in violation of FCC

regulations.

The use of this device in any other type of host configuration may not comply with FCC

RF exposure requirements and should be avoided. During operation, a 20cm separation

distance should be maintained between the antenna, whether extended or retracted, and

the user’s/bystander’s body (excluding hands, wrists, feet, and ankles) to ensure FCC RF

exposure compliance.

electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC

CAUTION

Change or modification without the express consent of Maxon Electronics Australia Pty.

Ltd. voids the user’s authority to use the equipment. This equipment has been tested and

found to comply with the limits pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in an appropriate

installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,

if not used in accordance with instructions, can cause harmful radiation to radio

communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If the equipment does cause harmful interference in radio and

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the

user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

z Re-orient or relocate the receiving radio or TV antenna

z Increase the separation distance between the equipment and the receiver

z Contact RT Wireless Ltd. Technical Support for assistance.

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All data and information contained in or disclosed by this document are proprietary
information of Maxon Australia, and all rights therein are expressly reserved. By accepting
this material, the recipient agrees that this material and the information contained therein
are held in trust and will not be used, copied, reproduced in whole or in part, nor its
contents used in any manner without the express written permission of Maxon Australia.

This information provided in this document is provided on an “as is” basis, is preliminary
and subjected to change without notice.

In no event will Maxon Australia be liable for any damages arising directly or indirectly from
any use of information contained in this document.

It is recommended that this manual be read in conjunction with other supporting
documentation from Maxon Electronics Australia Pty. Ltd.

NOTES:

The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Maxon
Electronics Australia Pty Ltd could void the warrantee.

POTENTIALLY UNSAFE AREAS

Posted facilities: Turn off this device in any facility or area when posted notices require

you to do so.

Blasting areas: Turn off your phone where blasting is in progress. Observe restrictions
and follow any regulations or rules.

Potentially explosive atmospheres: Turn off your phone when you are in any area with
a potentially explosive atmosphere. Obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas
could cause an explosion or fire, resulting in bodily injury or death.

Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked.
They include:

z fuelling areas such as gas or petrol stations

z below deck on boats

z transfer or storage facilities for fuel or chemicals

z vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas, such as propane or butane

z areas when the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or metal

powders

z any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your engine

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1. REVISION HISTORY

Level Date History

0.1a August 7th, 2003 Commercial Release Version - Australia

0.1an August 19

th,

2003 Commercial Release Version - New Zealand

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2. CONTACT INFORMATION

Depending on the nature of your inquiry, please feel free to contact the following senior
personnel:

New Zealand Sales, Marketing & Technical:

Lester Radford – Director RT Wireless Limited Email [e-mail]

Phone [phone] or [phone]

Australia Sales, Marketing & Corporate:

Ray Sanders – Managing Director Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

Dana Baggetto – General Manager Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

Andrew Arnold – Cellular Business Development Manager

Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

Australia Technical:

Ashween Prasad – Technical Engineer

Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

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3. TABLE OF CONTENTS

MM-5100 WINDOWS SETUP MANUAL ........................................................................................ 3

1. REVISION HISTORY ........................................................................................................ 4

2. CONTACT INFORMATION ................................................................................................ 5

3. TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................................................... 5

4. OVERVIEW...................................................................................................................... 7

5. LED FUNCTIONS ............................................................................................................. 8

6. LOADING THE PHONE SOFTWARE & DRIVERS................................................................ 9

7. SETUP MODEM USING HYPERTERMINAL .......................................................................15

8. MODEM SETUP UNDER WINDOWS OS.............................................................................23

8.1. Setup Standard 19200 Modem .........................................................................................23

8.2. Setup Maxon USB Modem Driver......................................................................................26

8.3. Setup Maxon Serial Modem Driver....................................................................................27

8.4. USB or Serial Modem Properties .......................................................................................27

8.4.1. Change MM-5100 Modem Properties ............................................................................28

9. SETTING UP WINFAX PRO WITH WINDOWS 98 AND 2000...............................................29

9.1.1. Introduction .................................................................................................................29

9.1.2. Setting up WinFax® General Properties when using RS232 port. ...................................30

9.1.3. Fax Properties - when using Serial................................................................................31

9.1.4. Start Using...................................................................................................................32

9.1.5. Setting up WinFax® General Properties when using USB connection .............................33

9.1.6. FAX Properties – when using USB ................................................................................34

9.1.7. Start Using...................................................................................................................35

10. CHANGE FROM WINFAX TO 1X DATA SESSION..............................................................36

11. SETTING UP QNC (QUICK NET CONNECT) WINDOWS 98 & 2000 .....................................40

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4. OVERVIEW

This manual is specifically provided as a guide to the set-up and operation of the Maxon

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MM-5100 modem with Windows
connected to a PC.

Details on loading the Drivers are covered in the initial section where we describe use of the
installation CD.

The MM-5100 modem is a rugged, full duplex 1xRTT CDMA Voice/Data/Fax/SMS modem
designed to operate on CDMA 800MHz networks. CDMA is an efficient and secure cellular
wireless technology that compliments fixed or mobile applications.

Two main data services are available on CDMA networks: 1xRTT, a packet switched
connection; and IS-95A, a circuit switched connection. IS-95A over-air data rates are limited
to 14.4 kbps. The 1x service is capable of data rates as high as 153.6 kbps [network
dependant].

The MM-5100 modem has been specifically designed to be compatible with 1xRTT networks
to take full advantage of the exceptional data speeds and always-on connection, and is
backwards compatible with IS95A circuit switched networks.

When using the MM-5100 for 1x connections, access is achieved via a PPP (TCP/IP)
connection to the CDMA network. The CDMA carrier provides the Internet connectivity,
becoming the ISP for that session.

Applications such as web browsing, email, FTP, LAN access, etc function as normal.

for operation of the MM-5100 in Data or Fax mode when

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5. LED FUNCTIONS

This section describes the labelling and functions of the LED on the MM-5100.

The RSSI LED will be OFF when RSSI is less than -105dBm, flashing when in-between the ­95dBm and -105dBm, and ON when greater than or equal to -95dBm.

NOTE: the higher the negative number i.e. the further away from ZERO, the weaker the received signal.

The smaller the number i.e. the closer to ZERO, the stronger the received signal.

A flashing RSSI LED indicates potential need for an alternative antenna, relocating the
antenna to a site more suited to signal acquisition, or elevation of the antenna to improve
signal acquisition, or a combination of all the above.

A consistent RSSI reading of -95dBm or better [number closer to ‘0’] is advisable.

LED Label Description

pwr Lit continuously when power is applied to modem

dtr To indicate MODEM is live on Host device

sms Blinks if there is unread SMS message

ri/rx

tx Blinks on data from MODEM to PC

rssi

roam

crt To indicate connection in Circuit Switched mode

pkt

1x cell

Note 1: In ALL-LED-OFF state, when you connect ear piece to the MM-5100, the LED’s are enabled for a

value set by AT command AT$$EXT_LED=<1~255sec>. If LED always ON is required, change the
AT command parameter to ‘0’.

Note 2: If the LED’s have been disabled by AT command prior to power cycle, all LED’s will remain in

OFF state until ear-piece is connected.

Blinks on incoming voice call, lights continuously on incoming data call,
blinks on data from PC to MODEM

Lights continuously in RSSI range > -95dBm (This is the preferred range)

Blinks in RSSI range -95dBm > -105dBm, (Signal is marginal)

Turn-off at RSSI < -105dBm (No signal available)

ON when inside a preferred roaming carrier network but outside Telstra’s
network, FLASHES when inside a non-preferred roaming carrier network but
outside Telstra’s network, OFF when inside Telstra network

To indicate active connection in Packet Switched mode (OFF when in dormant
mode)

To indicate that local cell supports Packet Switched data (OFF indicates cell
supports only IS95A)

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6. LOADING THE PHONE SOFTWARE
& DRIVERS

As you will be required to connect your MM-5100 to your computer and a power source you
must attach an antenna to MM-5100 NOW. This must be done before ANY
connected to the modem.

NOTE: The MM-5100 can be powered solely through the USB connection to your PC, however the

maximum power draw available on USB is 500mA. Therefore USB power would only be suitable
where the RSSI signal strength LED on the modem is ON solid. If the RSSI LED is flashing we
recommend you use alternative power source such as the optional 240vAC to 12vDC plug pack.

During the following steps you will:

Load UI software from CD supplied

Supply power to MM-5100

Connect MM-5100 to PC via the supplied Serial or USB cable

Load appropriate drivers from CD supplied

Step 1: Load the CD

Insert the supplied CD into your CD drive. It should auto-run without intervention. If not,
locate the CD drive on your computer, then double click on Setup.exe.

power is

Double click
setup.exe to start
the installation

This will start the installation.

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When the software starts the screen will look similar to this:

If you are NOT intending to use the Maxon Phone UI software and only want to load the
drivers then you may install the drivers only.

If USB is not present on your PC leave ‘Install USB Driver’ un-ticked.

If a Serial port is not present on your PC leave ‘Install Serial Driver’ un-ticked.

If you ticked ‘Install USB Driver’ observe the following alert, then click “OK”.

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Tick features you want to load then click “Next” to continue.

Software & Drivers you selected will be installed in C:\MAXON folder or rename to suit your
preference.

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If you selected to ‘Install Serial Driver’ select the Serial com port to which it is connected
and the communication speed of the modem. The default comm. speed setting is 115200.

The software now installs the Serial Driver.

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If you selected ‘Install USB Driver’ connect modem to PC via USB cable.

Maxon Phone UI Software and Driver installation complete. Click ‘Finish’.

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To confirm loading of Drivers please go to ‘Control Panel>Phone and Modem
Options>Modems tab’.

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