NetComm Roadster V.92 AM5698, AM5698, Roadster V.92, AM6598 User Manual

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Contents

Features of your Roadster V.92 modem ....................................................................... 4

Installing your Modem ................................................................................................... 5

Speakerphone ............................................................................................................... 6

Installing your Drivers .................................................................................................... 7

Windows XP ....................................................................................................... 7

Windows 2000 ................................................................................................... 8

Windows Me.....................................................................................................10

Windows 98 ...................................................................................................... 11

Windows NT4.0 ................................................................................................ 13

Installing your Software ............................................................................................... 15

Facsimile and Voice Mail Utility........................................................................ 15

Using your Roadster V.92 Modem with FaxTalk ......................................................... 16

Configuring voice/fax mailboxes ...................................................................... 16

General settings .............................................................................................. 16

Logging incoming calls ................................................................................... 17

Automatically detecting fax calls ...................................................................... 17

Discarding messages ..................................................................................... 17

Password protecting a mailbox ....................................................................... 18

Greeting settings .............................................................................................. 18

Recording a greeting ....................................................................................... 18

Selecting a greeting ......................................................................................... 18

Playing a greeting ............................................................................................ 19

Deleting a greeting ........................................................................................... 19

Greeting settings .............................................................................................. 19

Recording a greeting ....................................................................................... 19

Selecting a greeting ......................................................................................... 20

Playing a greeting ............................................................................................ 20

Deleting a greeting ........................................................................................... 20

Using the Speakerphone feature ................................................................................ 21

Receiving calls ................................................................................................. 21

Placing calls ..................................................................................................... 21

Using the phonebook ...................................................................................... 22

Using the redial list .......................................................................................... 22

Muting a conversion ......................................................................................... 22

Adjusting the speakerphone volume ............................................................... 22

Adjusting the microphone sensitivity ............................................................... 22

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 23

Testing Your Modem ........................................................................................ 23

Updating Your Modem's Firmware .................................................................. 24

AT Commands ................................................................................................. 25

Frequently Asked V.92 Questions .................................................................... 26

Registering your Modem ............................................................................................. 28

Contact Information .......................................................................................... 28

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Warranty Information ................................................................................................... 31

Limitations of Warranty .................................................................................... 31

Regulatory Information ................................................................................................ 32

Austel Requirements (Australia Only) ............................................................. 32

Telecom New Zealand Warnings .................................................................... 33

Mandatory European Statement ...................................................................... 34

Network Compatibility Statement .................................................................... 34

FCC Class B Certification ................................................................................ 35

CE Mark Warning ............................................................................................. 35

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Features of your Roadster V.92 modem

Connect to the Internet faster

The Roadster V.92 cuts the time it takes to connect by 40% or more.

Upload faster

The Roadster V.92 can upload at speeds of up to 48,000 bps.

Download faster

The Roadster V.92 uses new V.44 compression, which allows you greater throughput
for viewing HTML pages on the Internet.

Supporting the following Standards

■ 56 Kbps (download)48 Kbps (send)with Auto-negotiation of V..92 and V.90 .

■ Data -V.92,V.90,V.34 ,V.32 bis,V.32 , V.22 bis,V.22 A/B,V.22 ,V.23 ,V.21

■ Bell 103/212 A

■ Error Correction V.42 ,MNP 2-4

■ Data Compression V.44 ,V.42 bis,MNP 5

■ Fax Send/Receive 14,400 bps (Class 1 )

■ Video support V.80 for H.324 (videophone) compatibility

■ Supports Digital Line Protection, Voice Capable (TAM), Speakerphone, Distinctive

Ring (duet) and Caller Id.

■ Flash ROM Upgradeable

■ Hayes AT and extended AT command set compatibility

Note: To achieve a 56Kbps V.92 connection and utilise the other V.92

features - such as Caller ID & Distinctive Ring, - these features
must be enabled on your phone line and your ISP must support and
enable the V.92 Standard. If a V.92 connection is not available, this
product will revert to a 56K V.90 mode.

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Installing your Modem

Before beginning, please turn your computer off.

■ Connect the serial port on the back of the modem (marked SERIAL) to a COM port

on your PC using the serial cable.

■ Connect the power pack to a power point and connect the other end to the modem

power socket (marked POWER).

■ Connect the telephone cord to the line socket on the back of the modem (marked

LINE) and the other end to a phone socket.

■ Turn on your modem. Refer to the Multiple Operational Features following to

prepare for speakerphone functionality.

■ Turn on your computer and refer to the appropriate operating system in Installing

your Drivers to continue.

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Speakerphone

There are three ways to use your speakerphone modem:

1. Use the inbuilt speakerphone functions, such as microphone an speaker.

2. Plug in a headset and boom microphone for easy hands free communication.

3 Use your computer's external speaker, sound card and sound card cable to enhance

video conferencing.

Note: The Headset is available as an

optional extra.

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Installing your Drivers

Windows XP

1. Please insert the supplied NetComm
CD, and when the "Found New
Hardware Wizard" recognizes the new
"NetComm V.92 Modem", select
"Install from a list or specific location
(Advanced)" and then click "Next>".

3. The Wizard will search for the correct
driver. The drivers that Windows XP
uses are not digitally signed by
Microsoft and the message to the
right will be displayed. Click
"Continue Anyway".

4. Windows XP will now copy the
required files.

2. Select "Search for the best driver in
these locations" and choose "Include
this location in the search:". Type in
"D:\DRIVERS\AM5698" (where d:\ is
the letter of your CD ROM drive) and
click on "Next>".

5. Once all files have been copied click
"Finish".

Note: After modem installation

has completed the Wave
Device for Voice modem
will be installed without
your intervention.

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Windows 2000

1. Please insert the supplied NetComm
CD, and when the "Found New
Hardware Wizard" starts. Click on
"Next>".

2. Select "Search for a suitable driver for
my device (recommended)" and click
on "Next>".

3. Select "Specify a location" and click
on Next>".

4. Enter the driver location
"D:\DRIVERS\AM5698" (where D:\ is
the drive letter of your CD ROM
drive) and click on "OK".

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5. Windows will locate the correct driver.

Click on "Next>" to continue.

6. Windows 2000 will now copy the

driver files.

7. Once the files have been copied click

"Finish" to complete installation of
the NetComm V.92 Modem.

Note: After modem installation

has completed the Wave
Device for Voice modem
will be installed without
your intervention.

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Windows Me

1. Please insert the supplied NetComm
CD, and when the "Add New
Hardware Wizard" recognizes the new
"NetComm V.92 Modem", select
"Specify the location of the driver
(Advanced)" and then click "Next>".

2. Select "Search for the best driver in
these locations" and choose "Specify
a location:". Type in
"D:\DRIVERS\AM5698" (where d:\ is
the letter of your CD ROM drive) and
click on "Next>".

3. Windows will confirm the driver and
location. Click on "Next>" to
continue.

4. Click on "Finish" to complete
installation of the NetComm V.92
modem.

Note: After modem installation

has completed the Wave
Device for Voice modem
will be installed without
your intervention.

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Windows 98

1. Please insert the supplied NetComm

CD, and when the "Add New
Hardware Wizard" recognizes the new
"NetComm V.92 Modem", click on
"Next>".

2. Select "Search for the best driver for

your device (Recommended)" and
click on "Next>".

3. Select "Specify a location:". Type in

"D:\DRIVERS\AM5698\" (where d:\ is
the letter of your CD ROM drive) and
click on "Next>".

4. Windows will confirm the driver and

location. Click on "Next>".

5. The required files will then be copied

to your computer.