Multitech MultiMobile MT128ZLX-ST/NT Quick Start Manual

MultiMobile ZLX

Quick Start Guide

MT128ZLX-ST/NT

ISDN PC-Card Modem

MultiMobile MT128ZLX-ST/NT ISDN PC Card Modem

Quick Start Guide

P/N 82068902, Revision C

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C 2/24/01 Supersedes Owner’s Manual

P/N 82068901

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Contents

1 Introduction 1

Product Description 2
About This Manual 3
Safety Warnings 3
Technical Specifications 4
Features 5

2 Installation in Windows 95 7

3 Installation in Windows 98 12

4 Installation in Windows NT 18

5 Installation in Windows 2000 21

6 Installation in Windows ME 25

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1 Introduction

MT128ZLX Quick Start 1 Introduction

Product Description

The MT128ZLX-ST/NT is a credit-card-size ISDN terminal adapter. It is plug­and-play compatible. The MT128ZLX-ST/NT is a Type II PCMCIA (PC-card)
device with a thickness of 5 mm. It complies with the PCMCIA Standard
Release 2.1 and JEIDA 4.2. The MT128ZLX-ST works with the “S/T” ISDN
interface. The MT128ZLX-NT works with the “U” ISDN interface. Otherwise
the MT128ZLX-ST and the MT128ZLX-NT are functionally equivalent.

The MT128ZLX is compatible with common ISDN telephony switch types,
including NI-1, AT&T 5-ESS, Nortel DMS-100, ETSI, and Japan INS-64. It
uses Basic-Rate-Interface (ISDN-BRI) s erv ice a nd operates at data speeds up
to 128Kbps.

The MT128ZLX supports most common communications protocols
(including V.110, V.120, PPP, MLP, MLP+BOD, and HDLC Tran s parent).

The MT128ZLX supports common Application Program Interfaces like NDIS,
CAPI 2.0, and VCOMM (for Windows 95/98/2000/ME but not for Windows
NT).

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MT128ZLX Quick Start 1 Introduction

About This Manual

This User Guide explains how to install your MT128ZLX-ST or MT128ZLX-NT
terminal adapter in multiple operating systems.

Windows 95 Windows 2000
Windows 98 Windows ME (Millenium Edition)
Windows NT

For comprehensive information about the MT128ZLX-ST and MT128ZLX-ST
terminal adapters, see the User Guide (S0000154) which is in PDF format on
the MT128ZLX Product CD.

Safety Warnings

Never install telephone wiring d u rin g a lightning storm.
Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jacks are specifically designed

for wet locations.
Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or termina ls u nless the telephone line has

been disconnected at the network interface.
Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
Avoid using a telephone (other than cordless type) du ring 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 that lea k.

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MT128ZLX Quick Start 1 Introduction

Technical Specifications

Model Number: MT128ZLX-ST or MT128ZLX-NT
Dimensions: 54mm (W) x 85.6mm (L) x 5mm (H)
Weight: 1.225 oz. (35 g)
Power: +5V
Power Consumption: 0.86 W (concurrent mode)
Cable/Connector: RJ-45 (telco end), 15-pin (to laptop PC)
PC Card Interface: PCMCIA Type II
Switch Compatibility: AT&T 5ESS, Nortel DMS-100, NI-1, ETSI
Operating Systems: Windows 95 (OSR2), Windows 98, Win NT,

Term. Adapter Specs:

• Microsoft Plug-and-Play compatible

• Multiple signaling protocol compatibility with these IS D N

protocols and phone switches: NI-1, ETSI, AT&T 5ESS,
Nortel DMS-100

• B-Channel speed support: 56 kbps and 64 kbps

• B-Channel protocols: V.120, X.75, Async-to-Sync PPP

Conversion, Multi-Link PPP (RFC1317) with channel
bundling at 112kbps or , and HDLC Raw Data.

• Compatible with AT command set

• Windows-based configuration utility inclu d ed

±5%, @220mA

Windows 2000, Windows ME

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MT128ZLX Quick Start 1 Introduction

Features

• Compatible with most laptop computers

• Compatible with Card and Socket Services

• Easy to install and use

• Card is hot swappable

• Supports popular OSs (e.g., Windows 95/98/NT/2000/ME)

• Windows-based configuration utility inclu d ed

•==Microsoft Plug and Play (PnP) Compatible

•==Multiple signaling protocol compatibility with the following ISDN

protocols and switches: NI-1, ETSI, AT&T 5ESS and Nortel DMS­100

•==B-Channel speed support: 56Kbps and 64Kbps

•==B-Channel Protocol: V.120, X.75, Async-to-Sync PPP Conversion,

Multi-Link PPP (RFC1317), and HDLC raw data, V.110

•==Three Application Program Interfaces (APIs) are supported:

NDIS, CAPI, and VCOMM (VCOMM not supported for WinNT)

•==AT command set compatible

•==Windows-based configuration utility inclu d ed.

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2 Installation in Windows 95

MT128ZLX Quick Start 2 Windows 95 Install

Windows 95 Installation

NOTE: Before beginning the installation, you mu s t ob tain the following

technical information from your telephone company:

SPIDs (North America only)

Switch Type
Voice Encoding scheme
Telephone Number(s)

NOTE: As you begin this procedure, the MT128ZLX card should not be

installed in the computer’s PCMCIA slot. The setup.exe file must be
run before the card is installed . O therw ise problems will arise as
Windows 95 detects the device.

1. For now, leave the MT128ZLX card out of the computer’s PCMCIA slot.

2. Insert the MT128ZLX Installation CD into the computer’s CD-ROM drive.

3. Using Windows Explorer, browse to the win9x directory on the MT128ZLX
Installation CD.

4. Double-click on the Setup.exe file to launch the Configuration Utility Setup
program.

At the Welcome screen, click Next>.

5. At the Choose Destination Location screen, you can accept the default
path or enter a different path at which to install the Configuration Utility
files. Click Next>.

6. At the Select Program Folder screen, you can accept the default folder or
select another folder into which the program icons will be added.

Then click Next>.

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