Xircom RM56V1 User Manual
RealPortTM Modem 56
User’s Guide
October 1998
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products and programs described in this User’s Guide at any time
without notice.
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Table of Contents iii
Contents
HARDWARE INSTALLATION .................................................. 1-1
WINDOWS 95 AND 98 INSTALLATION ...................................2-1
WINDOWS NT 4.0 INSTALLATION......................................... 3-1
APPENDIXES ....................................................................... A-1
A. Support Services.............................................................A-1
B. Specifications ................................................................. A-4
C. Lifetime Limited Warranty ............................................... A-5
D. Regulatory Agency Notices .............................................A-8
E. Software License Agreement .........................................A-12
Windows 95, 98, and NT Online Documentation
See the Windows Help file HELPDOCS.HLP on the Xircom
diskette for additional installation, troubleshooting, and
modem information. After installation, this file can be
accessed from the Xircom Utilities program group.
Windows 3.x Installation Utility
For Windows 3.x environments, run the Installation Program
INSTALL.EXE from the Xircom diskette. For additional
information, see the Windows Help file HELPDOCS.HLP on
the Xircom diskette.
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Hardware Installation 1-1
CHAPTER 1
Har dwar e Installation
Introduction
The Xircom RealPort™ Modem 56 supports modem speeds up to
56Kbps using either the V.90 or the K56flex standard. The
RealPort Integrated PC Card plugs into a Type III or dual Type II
PC Card slot.
Model RM56V1
Standard RJ-11 telephone cables plug directly into the RealPort
Integrated PC Card. Two RJ-11 ports allow for both modem and
telephone handset connections.
Installation and Configuration
• For Windows 95, 98 and NT software installation instruc-
tions, see Chapters 2 and 3 in this User’s Guide and the
Help file HELPDOCS.HLP on the Xircom diskette. After
installation, see the Xircom program group to view the Help
file.
• For Windows 3.x, run the Xircom Installation Program
INSTALL.EXE from the Xircom diskette. See the Help file
HELPDOCS.HLP on the Xircom diskette for additional
information.
• For IBM OS/2, use OS/2 Card and Socket Services to enable
the modem.
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Hardwar e Installation
Package Contents
• Xircom RealPort Modem 56 (Model RM56V1)
• RJ-11 telephone line cord
• User’s Guide and Quick Installation Card
• Software and online documentation on 3.5-inch diskette
Other Requirements
• For modem operations: an analog telephone line, RJ-11
modular telephone cable (supplied), and if needed, RJ-11
adapter for the local telephone system. Communications
software is required for modem and fax operations.
The two RJ-11 ports on the RealPort Integrated PC Card are
identical: use one to connect the modem to the telephone
line, the other for an approved telephone set.
Hardware Installation 1-3
PC CARD TYPE III OR DUAL
TYPE II SLOT
TRANSMIT/RECEIVE (YELLOW)
CARRIER DETECT (GREEN)
Inserting the RealPort Integrated PC Card
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RJ-11
Connecting Modem to the Telephone Network (RJ-11)
RJ-11 connectors are identical: use one for
modem link, one for a telephone set.
Connecting a Telephone (RJ-11)
CHAPTER 2
Windows 95 and 98 Installation
Plug and Play Installation
Plug and play installation of the Xircom RealPort™ Modem 56 is
supported under Windows 95 and 98. Installation with these
versions of Windows is described in this chapter.
Use these instructions for a first-time installation of the Xircom
RealPort Modem 56.
1 With the computer ON and Windows 95 running, insert the
RealPort Modem 56 into the PC Card slot.
2 The RealPort Integrated PC Card will be detected as a Xircom
Modem 56. Installation procedures vary slightly according to
the Windows version.
• Windows 98 and 95 Version 950b and later: Computer
detects card and displays the Update Device Driver Wizard.
• Window 95 Version 950/950a: Computer detects card and
displays Xircom Modem 56. Select “Disk provided by
hardware manufacturer,” and click OK.
3 Insert the Xircom diskette, and follow the prompts to complete
the installation.
4 Windows will recognize the Xircom modem and driver files
will be installed. Proceed to step 5 before rebooting.
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