Multi-Tech Systems MT5600DSDV2, MT5600DSVD User Manual

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User Guid

MultiModemDSDV User Guide

MT5600DSVD and MT5600DSDV2 P/N S0000169 Revision D

written permission from Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and

specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Furthermore, Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation of Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes.

Record of Revisions

Revision Date Description

A 5/18/98 Manual released as p/n 82078600.

B 3/22/01 Manual thoroughly revised and released as p/n S0000169.

C 8/01/03 Changed to Plug and Play driver installation. Remove the section on Loopback

Tests. This is now published on CD, not on diskettes.

D 1/16/04 Manual revised to include MT5600DSVD2.

Trademarks

MultiModemDSVD, Multi-Tech, and the Multi-Tech logo are trademarks of Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Microsoft, Windows, Windows 98,

Windows Me, Windows NT, and Windows 2000 are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other brand and product names mentioned in this publication are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Patents

This device is covered by one or more of the following patents: 6,031,867; 6,012,113; 6,009,082; 5,905,794; 5,864,560; 5,815,567; 5,815,503; 5,812,534; 5,809,068; 5,790,532; 5,764,628; 5,764,627; 5,754,589; 5,724,356; 5,673,268; 5,673,257; 5,644,594; 5,628,030; 5,619,508; 5,617,423; 5,600,649; 5,592,586; 5,577,041; 5,574,725; 5,559,793; 5,546,448; 5,546,395; 5,535,204; 5,500,859; 5,471,470; 5,463,616; 5,453,986; 5,452,289; 5,450,425; D353,598; 5,355,365; 5,309,562; 5,301,274. Other patents pending.

Notice

Though this modem is capable of 56K bps download performance, line impairments, public telephone infrastructure, and other external technological factors currently prevent maximum 56K bps connections.

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Contents

Chapter 1 - Introduction............................................................................ 6

Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 7

Product Description................................................................................................................ 7

Features .................................................................................................................................... 7

What Is in Your Modem Package? ....................................................................................... 9

Related Manuals ..................................................................................................................... 9

Chapter 2 - Installation............................................................................ 10

Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 11

What You Will Need ............................................................................................................ 11

Safety Warnings .................................................................................................................... 11

Step 1: Mount the Feet..........................................................................................................12

Step 2: Change the Speaker Jumper (MT5600DSDV only) ............................................. 12

Opening the Modem ..................................................................................................... 12

Changing the Speaker Jumper..................................................................................... 13

Step 3: Connect the Modem to Your System .................................................................... 14

RS232 Connection .......................................................................................................... 14

Line Connection ............................................................................................................. 14

Phone Connection.......................................................................................................... 15

Microphone Connection (MT5600DSDV only) ......................................................... 15

Speaker Connection (MT5600DSDV only)................................................................. 15

Power Connection ......................................................................................................... 15

Power-On Test ............................................................................................................... 15

Surge Protectors and Lightning................................................................................... 15

Step 4: Install the Modem Driver ....................................................................................... 16

Installing the Modem Driver ....................................................................................... 16

Removing Your Old Modem Driver ........................................................................... 16

Step 5: Install PhoneTools Software ................................................................................... 17

Chapter 3 - Operation.............................................................................. 18

Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 19

Front Panel............................................................................................................................. 19

Configuring the Modem ...................................................................................................... 20

Connecting to the Internet ................................................................................................... 20

Dial-Up Networking ............................................................................................................ 21

Dial-Up Networking in Windows 95/98 ................................................................... 21

Dial-Up Networking in Windows Me ........................................................................ 22

Dial-Up Networking in Windows NT 4.0 .................................................................. 22

Dial-Up Networking in Windows 2000...................................................................... 23

Fax Operation........................................................................................................................ 24

Voice Operation .................................................................................................................... 24

To Originate a Voice Call in Speakerphone Mode ................................................... 24

To Answer a Voice Call in Speakerphone Mode ...................................................... 25

To Originate a DSVD Call Using the Headset (MT5600DSDV only)..................... 25

To Answer a DSVD Call Using the Headset (MT5600DSDV only) ....................... 26

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Chapter 4 - AT Commands...................................................................... 27

AT Commands ...................................................................................................................... 28

AT Command Summary ..................................................................................................... 29

Voice Commands..................................................................................................................44

S-Registers.............................................................................................................................. 46

Result Codes .......................................................................................................................... 50

Chapter 5 - Solving Problems ............................................................... 53

Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 54

None of the Indicators Light ............................................................................................... 54

The Modem Does Not Respond to Commands................................................................ 55

The Modem Dials But Cannot Connect ............................................................................. 56

The Modem Disconnects While Online ............................................................................. 57

The Modem Cannot Connect When Answering .............................................................. 58

File Transfer Is Slower Than It Should Be......................................................................... 58

Data Is Being Lost ................................................................................................................. 58

There Are Garbage Characters on the Monitor................................................................ 59

The Modem Doesn’t Work with Caller ID ........................................................................ 59

Fax and Data Software Can’t Run at the Same Time....................................................... 59

Appendix A: Regulatory Compliance .................................................... 61

FCC Part 68 Telecom ............................................................................................................ 61

FCC Part 15 ............................................................................................................................ 62

Industry Canada ................................................................................................................... 62

Fax Branding Statement....................................................................................................... 63

Canadian Limitations Notice .............................................................................................. 63

EMC, Safety, and R&TTE Directive Compliance ............................................................. 64

International Modem Restrictions...................................................................................... 64

Appendix B: Technical Specifications ................................................... 65

Appendix C: Warranty, Service, and

Technical Suppor t ............................................................ 68

Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Warranty & Repairs Policies................................................... 68

Online Warranty Registration...................................................................................... 69

Service ............................................................................................................................. 70

Replacement Parts ......................................................................................................... 71

Technical Support.......................................................................................................... 71

Internet Sites................................................................................................................... 71

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Appendix D: Upgrading the Modem....................................................... 72

Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 72

Upgrade Overview............................................................................................................... 72

Step 1: Identify the Modem Firmware............................................................................... 72

Step 2: Identify the Current Firmware Version ................................................................ 73

Step 3: Download the Upgrade File ................................................................................... 73

Step 4: Extract the Upgrade Files........................................................................................ 73

Step 5: Clear Your Stored Parameters................................................................................ 73

Step 6: Upgrade the Modem’s Firmware .......................................................................... 74

Step 7: Restore Your Parameters ........................................................................................ 74

Index......................................................................................................... 75

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Congratulations on your purchase of your MultiModemDSVD! You have acquired not only one of the finest intelligent data, fax, and voice modems available, but a modem that can transmit voice and data at the same time. This user guide will help you to install, configure, test, and use your modem.

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The MultiModemDSVD modem incorporates both the ITU-T V.90 and the K56flex protocols, both of which enable Internet connections at data rates up to 53K bps* over standard telephone lines. Using these protocols, Internet service providers (ISPs) are able to send data downstream to your computer at high speeds because data on the telephone network normally is converted from digital to analog only once before it reaches your modem. Upstream transmissions, and transmissions between client modems, are limited to data rates of 33.6K bps, as are downstream transmissions that are converted more than once on the telephone network.

The MultiModemDSVD offers interactive automatic dialing and command mode configuration. You can store up to four command line/telephone numbers of up to 40 characters each in the modem’s nonvolatile memory. The modem pulse or tone dials, and recognizes dial tones and busy signals for reliable call-progress detection. The modem can also detect AT&T calling card tones. It is FCC-Registered for connection to telephone networks without notification to the telephone company.

Digital simultaneous voice and data (DSVD) operation allows data transfer and voice conversation to occur simultaneously during a data connection. On a DSVD call, a headset or microphone and speaker can be used as the voice interface. Both local and remote modems must have compatible DSVD technology to support the DSVD function. The MultiModemDSVD is compatible with the industry-standard ITU-T V.70 DSVD specification.

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General

• Complies with major ITU-T, TIA, and EIA international standards to ensure compatibility with other modems.

• Distinguishes data, fax, or voice calls using DTMF and tone detection with software packages supporting these features.

• Supports serial port speeds to 230.4K bps with compatible serial ports

• On U.S. products, includes Caller ID to identify your caller’s phone number.

*Though this modem is capable of 56K bps download performance, line impairments, public

telephone infrastructure, and other external technological factors currently prevent maximum 56K bps connections.

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• Supports the ITU-T V.90 and K56flexTM standards for data transmission speeds up

to 56K bps while maintaining compatibility with lower-speed modems.

Note: Under the 56K bps standards, you can asymmetrically download data from an ISP at speeds up to 53K bps, whereas you can upload only at speeds up to 33.6K bps.

• Supports the enhanced ITU-T V.34 standard, with data transmission speeds to

33.6K bps, while maintaining compatibility with lower-speed modems.

• Supports V.90 and K56flex speeds plus 33.6K, 31.2K, 28.8K, 26.4K, 24K, 21.6K,

19.2K, 16.8K, 14.4K, 12K, 9.6K, 7.2K, 4.8K, 2.4K, 1.2K, and 0–300 bps.

• Supports automatic fallback to slower speeds in noisy line conditions, and fallforward to faster speeds as conditions improve.

• Supports ITU-T V.42 LAP-M and MNP Class 3 and 4 error correction.

• Supports ITU-T V.42bis (4-to-1) and MNP 5 (2-to-1) data compression.

• Automatically disables compression when transferring already-compressed files.

• Can autodial, redial, pulse (rotary) and touch-tone dial.

• Detects dial tones and busy signals for reliable call-progress detection.

• Compatible with the standard AT command set used by most communication

programs.

• Has MNP10 data throughput enhancement.

• Supports the H.324 protocol (videophone ready).

• Supports distinctive rings to route voice, data, or fax calls on a single phone line.

• Supports Plug and Play (PnP).

• Can be upgraded by flash programming.

Fax

• Supports V.17, Class 1, Class 2, and Group 3 fax communication standards, allow-

ing it to communicate with other fax modems as well as with fax machines.

• Sends and receives faxes from your computer at 14,400 bps, 9600 bps, 7200 bps, 4800 bps, 2400 bps, or 300 bps.

Voice

• Full-duplex speakerphone support with adjustable speaker volume control. Can

record and play back answering machine messages using included microphone and speaker.

• Remote/local telephone answering machine (TAM) capabilities include voice mail control, record and playback, and call screening.

• Supports AT#V voice commands.

• Supports DSVD digital simultaneous voice and data.

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A system CD containing modem drivers, the User Guide, PhoneTools (a data

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communications program), and Acrobat Reader.

If any of these items are missing, please contact Multi-Tech Systems or your dealer/distributor (see Appendix D for information on contacting Multi-Tech via telephone, fax, or the Internet).

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The following manuals are available from the Multi-Tech World Wide Web and FTP sites.

82076200 MT56XX Fax Class 1 Developer’s Guide

ftp://ftp.multitech.com/manuals/pdf/developers%20kits/5600fax.pdf

82006502 Fax Class 2 Developers’s Kit

ftp://ftp.multitech.com/manuals/pdf/developers%20kits/82006502.pdf

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• Use this product only with UL- and CUL-listed computers.

• To reduce the risk of fire, use only 26 AWG or larger telephone wiring. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

• Never install a telephone jack in a wet location 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 during an electrical storm; there is a risk of electrical

• shock from lightning.

Do not use a telephone in the vicinity of a gas leak.

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Caution: The circuit board can be harmed by static electricity. Before you open the case, touch a grounded object, such as the metal chassis of your computer, to discharge any static electricity in your body, then touch the metal shell of the modem’s RS232 connector to ensure that there is no voltage difference between you and the modem.

Opening the Modem

1. If the modem is connected, turn it off and remove all connecting cables, including power and line cables.

2. Turn the modem over.

3. On the bottom of the modem are two screws that hold the case together. Remove both screws and set them aside.

4. Turn the modem over again.

5. Remove the top part of the modem case.

6. To close the modem, reverse steps 1–5.

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Changing the Speaker Jumper

The speaker jumper (J10) is behind the internal speaker near the external speaker jack (see Figure 2-2).

• To use the MultiModemDSVD with a monophonic external speaker, remove the jumper plug from the J10 jumper pins. You can store it by placing it on one jumper pin.

• To use the MultiModemDSVD with a stereo speaker or sound card, place the jumper plug on both pins of the J10 jumper. This is the factory default position.

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Note: Do not turn on the modem until you have made all the connections.

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Plug one end of the serial cable into the RS232 connector on the modem, and the other end into a serial port connector on your computer, such as COM1 or COM2.

Line Connection

Plug one end of the phone cable into the modem’s LINE jack, and the other end into a phone line wall jack.

Note: The LINE jack is not interchangeable with the PHONE jack. Do not plug the phone into the LINE jack or the line cable into the PHONE jack.

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Note: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Industry Canada, and other government agencies may impose certain restrictions on equipment connected to public telephone systems. For more information, see Appendix A.

Phone Connection

For voice-only calls, you can optionally plug a telephone into the modem’s PHONE jack.

Microphone Connection (MT5600DSDV only)

Plug the microphone plug of the supplied headset into the MIC jack on the side of the modem. Optionally, plug an unamplified microphone into the MIC jack. The microphone should have a 1/8-inch mini plug.

Speaker Connection (MT5600DSDV only)

Plug the speaker plug of the supplied headset into the SPKR jack on the side of the modem. Optionally, use a 1/8-inch-plug male-to-male stereo patch cord to connect the SPKR jack on the side of the modem to the LINE IN jack on your sound card.

If you do not have a sound card, you can plug an amplified speaker directly into the SPKR jack.

Power Connection

Plug the power supply module into an AC power outlet or power strip. Plug the power supply’s cable into the PWR jack on the modem.

Note: Use only the power supply supplied with the modem. Use of any other power supply will void the warranty and could damage the modem.

Power-On Test

Test the modem by turning it on (a power switch is located on the right side). When you apply power, the modem performs a diagnostic self-test, indicated by several indicators flashing for a second or two, after which the 56 indicator should light. If this does not happen, check that the power switch is on, the power supply is solidly connected, and the AC outlet is live. If these measures do not work, see Chapter 6, “Solving Problems.”

Surge Protectors and Lightning

Because of power surges and other transient voltages on power and telephone lines, we recommend that you plug the modem into a surge protector rather than directly into a wall outlet, preferably a surge protector that provides protection against electrical spikes on the telephone line as well as on the power line. Please note, however, that not even a surge protector can guard against damage from a nearby lightning strike.

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1. Make sure your modem is connected properly, and then turn on your computer.

Windows should detect your new modem and open the Install New Modem wizard.

Note: If Windows cannot find a modem, your modem may not have power, it may be plugged into the wrong connector on your computer, or the serial cable may be faulty. See “None of the LEDs Light When the Modem Is Turned On” and “The Modem Does Not Respond to Commands” in Chapter 5, “Solving Problems.”

2. Insert the MultiModemDSVD system CD into your CD-ROM drive, and then click OK.

3. Windows installs and configures the modem.

4. Click Finish to exit.

For Windows NT, the Install New Modem wizard presents one additional prompt

before Step 2. At this point, select Don’t detect my modem; I will select it from a list, and then click Next. A dialog box with a list of manufacturers and a list of modem models appears. Select your modem. Continue with Step 2 above.

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When your new modem replaces another modem, the old modem driver remains in Windows after you install the new modem, and the old modem is still selected in HyperTerminal and other Windows applications. Though you can change the application connection descriptions one at a time, it is easier to force Windows applications to use the new modem by removing the old modem from Windows.

1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Modems icon to open the Modems Properties dialog box.

3. In the list box, select the old modem.

4. Click Remove, and then click Close.

5. The next time you dial a HyperTerminal connection, it will select your new modem and ask you to confirm the selection.

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Communication programs designed for Windows 98/Me and Windows NT/2000 normally do not need to be manually configured, since they use the Plug and Play configuration supplied by the Windows modem driver. Though each communication program is different, the following procedure should work with most of them.

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Unlike other modems, with the MultiModemDSVD you can also simultaneously send voice and data over a single phone line or, using third-party white-board software, work on a document with someone at another location.

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The MultiModemDSVD has ten LED indicators on the front panel that indicate status, configuration, and activity:

Transmit Data. The TD LED flashes when the modem is transmitting data to

another modem. The state of the LED matches the TD circuit on pin 2 of the RS-232C/V.24 interface.

Receive Data. The RD LED flashes when the modem is receiving data from

another modem. The state of the LED matches that of the RD circuit on pin 3 of the RS-232C/V.24 interface.

Carrier Detect. The CD LED lights when the modem detects a valid carrier

signal from another modem. It is on when the modem is communicating with the other modem and off when the link is broken.

56K Mode (56,000–28,000 bps). The 56 LED lights whenever the modem

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Off-Hook. The OH LED lights when the modem is off-hook, which occurs

when the modem is dialing, online, or answering a call. The LED flashes when the modem pulse-dials.

Terminal Ready. The TR LED lights when a datacomm program initializes the

modem. It means the modem is ready for an outgoing or incoming call. It goes off when the datacomm program disconnects the COM port. When it goes off, a connected modem will disconnect. The state of the TR LED matches that of the DTR circuit on pin 20 of the RS-232C/V.24 interface.

Error Correction (V.42). The EC LED lights continuously when the modem is in

V.42 error correction mode, and blinks when compression is activated. Fax. The FX LED lights when the modem is in fax mode.

Note: When you turn on the modem, the speed lights flash briefly as the modem does a self-test, then the LED for the default modem baud rate lights. The default rate for the modem is 56K bps. After a call, the LEDs for the connection’s baud rate remain lit until another call is made or the modem is reset. If you connect at a rate under 14,400 bps, all speed LEDs remain off after the connection is broken, even though the modem is still turned on.

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You can also configure your modem directly by typing AT commands in the terminal window of a communication program. See Chapter 4 for descriptions of the modem’s AT commands.

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Your Multi-Tech modem is your gateway to the Internet and the World Wide Web. To access the Internet and Web via your modem, you must establish a dial-up account with an Internet service provider (ISP). To locate an ISP near you, look in a local directory or computer publication. Your ISP should provide you with the following information:

• User name (also called user ID)

• Password

• Access number (the number you call to connect to the server)

• Host name and/or domain name

• Domain Name Server (DNS) server address

If, besides the Web, you use the Internet for e-mail and newsgroups, your ISP should also provide you with the following information:

• E-mail or POP mail address

• POP server address

• Mail or SMTP address

• News or NNT server address

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Whether you use the Internet for e-mail or for browsing the Web, to connect to it through your modem, you must first set up a remote-node client program. The one in Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, and 2000 is called Dial-Up Networking. Dial-Up Networking establishes your connection to the ISP’s server, which is the shared computer that manages calls from clients (your computer) to the Internet. Most, if not all, Windows browsers start Dial-Up Networking automatically when you open them.

Dial-Up Networking in Windows 95/98

To install and run Dial-Up Networking in Windows 95 or 98

Install a NetWare client or Client for Microsoft Networks on the client computer. Microsoft Client for Netware Networks, Microsoft Client for Microsoft Networks, and two Novell Netware clients are included with Windows 95/98.

1. Insert the Windows compact disc into the CD-ROM drive.

2. In Windows, click the Start button, and then select Settings, Control Panel, and Add/Remove Programs.

3. Click the Windows Setup tab.

4. Check Communications in the Components list.

5. Click the Details button.

6. Check Dial-up Networking in the Components list.

7. Click OK. Dial-Up Networking is installed from the Windows compact disc.

8. When the installation is complete, reboot the computer.

To create a connection entry

1. Double-click the My Computer icon.

2. Double-click the Dial-Up Networking icon.

3. Double-click the Make New Connection icon, and follow the directions in the

To dial your Internet access provider

1. Double-click the My Computer icon.

2. Double-click the Dial-Up Networking icon.

3. Double-click the icon with your ISP’s name.

4. Type your name and password if they are not already entered.

5. Click Connect.

6. Follow the instructions provided by your ISP for browsing the the Internet,

For further information on Dial-Up Networking or Microsoft Client for NetWare Networks, see Windows Help.

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Dial-Up Networking in Windows Me

To install Dial-Up Networking

Dial-Up Networking is automatically installed with Windows Me.

To create a connection entry

1. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to Communications, and then click Internet Connection Wizard.

2. Click I want to sign up for a new Internet account, and then click Next.

3. Follow the instructions for setting up your dial-up properties and detecting your modem.

To dial your Internet access provider

1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Dial-Up Networking icon.

3. Double-click the icon with your ISP’s name.

4. Follow the instructions provided by your ISP for browsing the the Internet, reading e-mail, and accessing information.

For further information on Dial-Up Networking, see Windows Me Help.

Dial-Up Networking in Windows NT 4.0

To install Dial-Up Networking

1. Double-click the My Computer icon, and then double-click the Dial-Up Networking icon. If Dial-Up Networking is not installed, you will see an Install

button in the Dial-Up Networking dialog box.

2. Insert the Windows NT 4.0 compact disc into the CD-ROM drive.

3. Click Install in the Dial-Up Networking dialog box.

4. In the Add RAS Device dialog box, choose the modem to use with Dial-Up Net- working, and then click OK.

5. In the Remote Access Setup dialog box, click Configure.

6. In the Configure Port Usage dialog box, click Dial out only, and then click OK.

7. In the Remote Access Setup dialog box, click Network.

8. In the Network Configuration dialog box, make sure that only TCP/IP is selected, and then click OK.

9. If there is a network interface card that does not have TCP/IP bound to it, the Microsoft TCP/IP Properties window appears. Click Cancel to close the window.

10. Click Continue, and then click Restart to finish the installation.

11. When the installation is complete, reboot the computer.

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