Trendnet TFM-560X User Manual

TFM-560X User’s Guide

TABLE OF CONTENT

1. Contents of Package.................................................................2

2. Comprehensive Modem Installation Instructions...................3

2.1 System Requirements...........................................................3

2.2 Hardware Installation.............................................................3

2.3 System Setup ........................................................................5

2.3.1 Setup Instructions for Windows 98/Me/2000/XP.......................5

2.3.2 Uninstall Modem from Windows 98/Me/2000/XP......................7

2.4 Testing your modem..............................................................9

2.5 Install Communication Software............................................9

3. Troubleshooting ......................................................................10

Appendix 1: Modem Specifications ...........................................12

Appendix 2: Government Compliance.......................................13

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Section 1 Contents of Package

- TFM-560X

- Quick Installation Guide (Multi-Language)

- Software, Driver & User’s Guide CD-ROM

- Power Adapter (9VAC, 1000mA)

- 1 x RJ11 Telephone Cable

- 1 x RS-232 Serial Cable

Please contact the place of purchase if any of the above listed items are missing.

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Section 2 Comprehensive Modem Installation Instructions

Section 2.1 System Requirements

The modem operates on a personal computer equipped with the following:

z Windows 95 / 98 / 98SE / ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 / XP/ 2003 Server, MacOS, Linux, or any control

device with RS-232 interface

z One vacant RS-232C (COM) port

Section 2.2 Hardware Installation

Please refer to Fig. 2 - 1 and proceed to following steps for how to insert your modem into the computer and
connect telephone wire.

Model: TFM-560X

Figure 2-1 External Modem Rear Panel

1. Turn off and unplug your computer from the AC outlet.

2. Unplug any peripheral devices (keyboard, monitor, etc) from your computer.

3. Connect the male end of the serial cable into the connector marked RS-232 on the rear panel of the

modem. (see Figure 2-1)

4. Connect the female end of serial cable to the available serial port marked COMx, RS-232 or Serial on
the back of your computer.

5. Plug one end of telephone cord into the "LINE" jack at the modem's bracket. Plug the other end of the
telephone cord into the telephone wall jack

6. Some model may include a phone jack for an optional telephone. If you wish to use a phone through the
same telephone wall jack as the modem when the modem is not in use, plug the telephone cord of the
phone into "PHONE" jack at the modem's bracket now. Lift the handset and listen for a dial tone to
check for a properly connection.

7. Plug the power adapter into a AC outlet, and insert its plug into the "POWER" jack on the rear panel of
your modem after you verify the modem power switch is in the OFF position.

8. Plug the power cords, and peripherals back into the computer.

9. Turn on the modem power switch. Then turn the computer on.

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10. This finishes the hardware installation for external modem. If you have not encountered any problems,
you can go to Section 2.5 Install Communication Software. If you are having problems, see Section
3 Troubleshooting.

NOTE: The telephone wall jack you use must be for an ANALOG phone line (the type found in most homes).

Many offices are equipped with digital phone lines. Please be sure you know which type of line you
have.
The modem will be damaged if you use a digital phone line.

Indicator Lights

Your external modem features LED indicators on the front panel that report modem status :

MR Modem Ready Lights when the modem is turned on.
TR Terminal Ready Lights when the computer is ready to send or receive data. Indicates the status of the

DTR signal from the terminal or computer.

SD Transmit Data Flashes whenever data or commands are transmitted from the serial port of your

computer or other device to the modem.

RD Receive Data Light flashes when data is sent from the modem to your computer or other serial device.

At high speeds light may appear continuously on.

OH Off Hook Lights when the modem is off hook.
CD Carrier Detect Lights when the Data Carrier Detect (DCD) signal from the modem to the computer is on.
RS Request to Send Lights when the computer can accept data from the modem. The light will turn off

when the modem is set for hardware flow control and the computer is not ready, preventing data flow
from the modem

CS Clear to Send Lights when the modem can accept data from the computer.

The light will turn off when the modem is set for hardware flow control and the modem data buffer is full,
pre-venting data flow from the computer.

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Section 2.3 System Setup
Section 2.3.1 Setup instructions for Windows 98 / ME / 2000 / XP

STEP 1. Insert the Modem Driver CD-ROM disk attached with your modem into the CD-ROM drive device,

Then run <CD-ROM letter>:\Drivers\Setup.exe as shown in figure.

STEP 2. And then, a prompt screen will ask you to ensure to install the modem driver.

Then click on OK

Then click OK.

The setup utility will copy the needed files into windows system.

[Windows XP only]
STEP 2-1. Choose “Install the software automatically (Recommended)” and click “NEXT >” button.

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