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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Interference Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operations.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a CLASS B digital device
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio/television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Notice 1
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Certifications
1. Go to www.zyxel.com.
2. Select your product from the drop-down list box on the ZyXEL home page to go to that product's
page.
3. Select the certification you wish to view from this page.
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ZyXEL Limited Warranty
ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from any defects in
materials or workmanship for a period of up to two years from the date of purchase. During the
warranty period, and upon proof of purchase, should the product have indications of failure due to
faulty workmanship and/or materials, ZyXEL will, at its discretion, repair or replace the defective
products or components without charge for either parts or labor, and to whatever extent it shall deem
necessary to restore the product or components to proper operating condition. Any replacement will
consist of a new or re-manufactured functionally equivalent product of equal value, and will be solely
at the discretion of ZyXEL. This warranty shall not apply if the product is modified, misused,
tampered with, damaged by an act of God, or subjected to abnormal working conditions.
NOTE
Repair or replacement, as provided under this warranty, is the exclusive remedy of the purchaser. This
warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including any implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness for a particular use or purpose. ZyXEL shall in no event be held liable for
indirect or consequential damages of any kind of character to the purchaser.
To obtain the services of this warranty, contact ZyXEL's Service Center for your Return Material
Authorization number (RMA). Products must be returned Postage Prepaid. It is recommended that the
unit be insured when shipped. Any returned products without proof of purchase or those with an outdated warranty will be repaired or replaced (at the discretion of ZyXEL) and the customer will be
billed for parts and labor. All repaired or replaced products will be shipped by ZyXEL to the
corresponding return address, Postage Paid. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights that vary from country to country.
Online Registration
Register online registration at www.zyxel.com for free future product updates and information.
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Customer Support
When you contact your customer support representative please have the following information ready:
Please have the following information ready when you contact customer support.
• Product model and serial number.
• Warranty Information.
• Date that you received your device.
• Brief description of the problem and the steps you took to solve it.
Table of Contents ..................................................................................................................................vi
List of Tables ........................................................................................................................................vii
Preface................................................................................................................................................. viii
Congratulations on your purchase of the ZyXEL Omni 56K USB Plus or Omni 56K COM Plus
modem.
This manual is designed to provide general information for Omni 56K USB Plus and Omni 56K COM
Plus modems and advanced information for technical users who might need them for programming or
other applications.
This manual may refer to the Omni 56K USB Plus and/or Omni 56K COM Plus modems as the Omni
56K Plus.
Related Documentation
Support Disk
Refer to the included CD for support documents.
Quick Start Guide
The Quick Start Guide is designed to help you quickly learn how to install your Omni 56K
USB Plus or Omni 56K COM Plus modem.
Packing List Card
The Packing List Card lists all items that should have come in the package.
Certifications
Refer to the product page at www.zyxel.com for information on product certifications.
ZyXEL Glossary and Web Site
Please refer to www.zyxel.com for an online glossary of networking terms and additional
support documentation.
User’s Guide Feedback
Help us help you. E-mail all User’s Guide-related comments, questions or suggestions for
improvement to techwriters@zyxel.com.tw or send regular mail to The Technical Writing Team,
ZyXEL Communications Corp., 6 Innovation Road II, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, 300,
Taiwan. Thank you.
Syntax Conventions
• The version number on the title page is the latest firmware version that is documented in this
User’s Guide. Earlier versions may also be included.
• “Enter” means for you to type one or more characters and press the carriage return. “Select” or
“Choose” means for you to use one of the predefined choices.
• The SMT menu titles and labels are in Bold Times New Roman font. Command and arrow keys
are enclosed in square brackets. [ENTER] means the Enter, or carriage return key; [ESC] means
the Escape key and [SPACE BAR] means the Space Bar.
• The choices of a menu item are in Bold Arial font.
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• Mouse action sequences are denoted using a comma. For example, “click the Apple icon, Control
Panels and then Modem” means first click the Apple icon, then point your mouse pointer to
Control Panels and then click Modem.
• For brevity’s sake, we will use “e.g.” as a shorthand for “for instance” and “i.e.” for “that is” or
“in other words” throughout this manual.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter introduces you to the features and specifications for the ZyXEL Omni 56K USB
Plus and Omni 56K COM Plus modems.
1.1 ZyXEL Omni 56K Plus modem Overview
The Omni 56K USB Plus or Omni 56K COM Plus is an analog Data/Fax modem used for Internet
access via PSTN line. Models included in this series at the time of writing are the Omni 56K COM
Plus and the Omni 56K USB Plus. The difference between these two models is: the Omni 56K COM
Plus uses RS-232 Com port interface and the Omni 56K USB Plus uses Universal Serial Bus (USB)
connection to a computer. Users can connect the cables without turning off the computer which makes
it simple to install the modem. It can run upstream and downstream maximum rates of 56Kbps. The
rate selection depends on the line quality, and server side configuration.
1.2 Main Features
ZyXEL fifth generation data pump with V.92 capability.
V.92 56K up/down-stream data transmission.
Fast retrain with auto fall-forward and fall-back.
Automatic Data/Fax call detection.
G3 14.4Kbps Fax send/receive.
Support Fax class 1, class 2 and class 2.0 command set.
Handset voice record and play.
Voice digitization and compression.
Voice record via IS101 Command Set
Error correction & data compression.
Microsoft 95/98//98SEMe/2000/XP Windows plug and play compatible (Omni 56K COM
Plus only).
Microsoft 98SE/Me/2000/XP Windows USB plug and play compatible (Omni 56K USB
Plus only).
Flash EPROM upgradeable.
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Chapter 2
Specifications and Function
Description
This chapter introduces the specifications and functions of the Omni 56K Plus. This chapter
and the next three chapters are designed for advanced users who might need more
information about the Omni 56K Plus modem's specifications and functions when
programming or other applications.
2.1 Hardware Specifications
Table 2-1 Hardware Specification
ITEM SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION
Power Requirements 9V AC (Omni 56K COM Plus only)
Operating Requirements
Weight Omni 56K COM Plus: 194.6 g
Dimensions
Temperature: 0° C to 40° C
Humidity: 20 to 90 % (non-condensing)
Omni 56K USB Plus: 170.4 g
112.5 mm (W) x 29 mm (H) x 106 mm (L)
2.2 Firmware Specifications
Table 2-2 Firmware Specification
Physical layer for data mode
Multi-Auto
V.92
V.90
V.34bis 33.6 Kbps to 2.4 Kbps
V.34 28.8 Kbps to 2.4 Kbps
V.32bis 14.4/12/9.6/7.2/4.8 Kbps
V.32 9.6/4.8 Kbps
V.23 1200/600/75 bps
V.22bis 2.4 Kbps
V.22/Bell 212A 1.2K bps
V.21/Bell 103 300 bps
Auto Fallback/Forward
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Table 2-2 Firmware Specification
Link layer
Flow Control
Command set
Diagnostics
Fax
Voice
MNP 3-4
MNP 5
V42
V42bis
V.44
Hardware flow control: RTS/CTS
Software flow control: XON/XOFF
Full AT command set
Dialing type: DTMF/Pulse
Power-on self-test
Analog loop-back test
Analog loop-back with self-test
Local digital loop-back test
Remote digital loop-back test
Remote digital loop-back with self-test
V.17 FAX (send and receive)
V.29 G3 FAX (send and receive)
V.27ter G3 FAX (send and receive)
EIA Class 1 Command SetEIA Class 2 Command Set
EIA Class 2.0 Command Set
4 bits / sample ADPCM,9600 samples / second.
On-line voice playback and recording.
IS-101 voice command set.
2.3 Protocol Support
Data Physical Layer
ITU-T V.92
ITU-T V.90
ITU-T V.34bis/V.34
ITU-T V.32bis/V.32
ITU-T V.22bis/V.22
ITU-T V.21
ITU-T V.23
Bell 212A
Bell 103
Fax Physical Layer
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ITU-T V.17
ITU-T V.29
ITU-T V.27ter
ITU-T V.21
Error Control and Data Compression
ITU-T V.44
ITU-T V.42
ITU-T V.42bis
MNP3-5
Command Set
Standard command set
EIA Class 1 Fax Command set
EIA Class 2 Fax Command set
EIA Class 2.0 Fax Command set
Basic AT Command set
ZyXEL AT Command set
Extended AT& Command Set
Extended AT* Command Set
Extended AT# Command Set
IS101 Voice Command set
For more information on detailed command sets, please refer to Chapter 4.
2.4 Capability
The data/fax/voice feature of the Omni 56K Plus is described as below.
External Plug and Play for Windows 95/98/98SE/Me/2000/XP in RS232 mode
External Plug and Play for Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP in USB mode
Repeat Dial/Cyclic Dial
Caller ID
Distinctive Ring
AT Protection for software application
Fax V.17/V.29/V.27ter
G3 T.30 Protocol
EIA Class 1/Class 2/Class 2.0 command set
Voice 4 bit IMA ADPCM
Remote Recording on PC storage
Play and record voice via the attached telephone set.
IS-101 Command Set
2.5 Data Function
2.5.1 Physical Layer Capability
The Omni 56K Plus is a high performance universal modem capable of transmission speed up to 56/48
Kbps full-duplex on a 2-wire dial-up line. Universal compatibility covers a broad range of ITU-T and
BELL standards.
Table 2-4 Physical Layer Capacity
STANDARD BIT RATE [BPS] BAUD RATE [BAUD] MODULATION CARRIER FREQUENCY [HZ]
V.90 28000-56000 8000 PCM 0
V.92
(upstream)
V.92
(downstream)
V.34bis/V.34 2400-33600 multiple TCM multiple
V.32bis 14400 2400 128-TCM 1800
V.32bis 12000 2400 64-TCM 1800
V.32bis 7200 2400 16-TCM 1800
V.32 9600 2400 32-TCM 1800
24000-48000 8000 PCM 0
24000-56000 8000 PCM 0
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Table 2-4 Physical Layer Capacity
STANDARD BIT RATE [BPS] BAUD RATE [BAUD] MODULATION CARRIER FREQUENCY [HZ]
V.32 uncoded 9600 2400 16-QAM 1800
V.32 4800 2400 4-DPSK 1800
V.23 1200/75 1200/75 FSK
V.23 600/75 600/75 FSK
V.22bis 2400 600 16-QAM 1200 Call
2400 Ans
V.22
(BELL 212A)
V.21 300 300 FSK
BELL 103 300 300 FSK
1200 600 4-DPSK 1200 Call
2400 Ans
2.5.2 Flow Control
This feature refers to stopping and restarting the flow of data into and out of the modem’s transmission
and receiving data buffers. Flow control is necessary so that a device does not receive more data than
it can handle. The Omni 56K Plus provide two kinds of flow control methods.
2.5.3 Hardware CTS/RTS Flow Control
This is a bi-directional flow control where CTS and RTS are RS-232 signals which must be available
on your computer. When the modem’s transmission buffer is almost full, the modem will drop CTS to
signal the DTE that it cannot accept data any more. Turn on the CTS to notify the DTE that it can keep
sending data to the modem. On the computer software side, when the receiving buffer of the software
is almost full, it will drop RTS to signal the modem to stop sending data to the DTE. Turn on the RTS
and the modem will start sending data again to the DTE.
2.5.4 Software XON/XOFF Flow Control
This is a bi-directional flow control. XON and XOFF character defaults are decimals 17 and 19.These
can be changed by modifying the S-Registers S31 and S32.Both the modem and the DTE will treat
XOFF as a signal to stop transmitting data and will treat XON as a signal to restart sending data.
Modems will not send these characters received from the local DTE to the remote modem.
2.5.5 Error Control
Error control keeps the modem data link error-free by detecting and re-transmitting erroneous data.
The Omni 56K Plus modems support both MNP and V.42 error control protocols. The MNP protocol
was an industry standard developed and licensed by Microcom, Inc. Omni 56K Plus modems support
level 4 and 3 error control protocols, commonly denoted as MNP4 and MNP3.
V42 is a developed standard by CCITT. V.42 supports both LAPM and MNP4. A V.42 handshaking
will try an LAPM connection first, and if not successful, it will try MNP4. The maximum data block
size used in the Omni 56K Plus modem is 256 bytes.
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2.5.6 Data Compression
In the modem, the data compression is activated in an attempt to reduce the number of bits actually
sent. The receiving modem applies these techniques in reverse to recover the actual data from the
compressed data stream.
Omni 56K Plus modems support V.44, V.42bis and MNP5 data compression protocols. Data
compression needs an error-free data link to work correctly, otherwise the corrupted compressed data
stream will ruin the decompression process. MNP5 is used with MNP4 error control. V.44 and
V.42bis is used with V.42 error control. The compression efficiency of V.42bis is generally higher
than that of MNP5. In some cases, V.42bis can be 50 % to 100% higher and in other cases it is just
slightly higher. In general, it is about 50 % more efficient.
2.5.7 Repeat Dial
The modem will dial the default number stored in non-volatile RAM, EEPROM , repeatedly if not
connected.(s38.0=1,*Dn)
2.5.8 Cyclic Dial
Dial the number stored in EEPROM at location n(0-3) if cyclic dial s44.3=1 is set.
If the first dial is not successful, the modem will cycle dial through the four numbers stored in
memory.
2.5.9 Caller Number Delivery (Caller ID)
Caller Number Delivery (CND), commonly called Caller ID, is a new kind of phone service that may
be offered by your local phone company. Check your phone company for availability. You must
subscribe to it and usually pay an additional monthly service charge for this service.
With CND service, the phone company's central office will send the coded caller information to the
called station. This information is sent once between the first and second ring. Your modem can
decode this caller information and present it to the connected computer/terminal during the second
ring period as part of the call progress ring message. The modem will also report the Caller ID
information if asked by the command AT*T.
There are two kinds of caller information message formats sent by the phone company.
One is the single message format which includes date, time, and caller ID
The other is the multiple message format which also includes the caller name as registered with the
phone company.
The command ATS40.2=n is used to enable (n=1) or disable (n=0) the Caller ID detection function.
The default is disabled. Enable it only when you have this service and want to enable its detection.
The Caller ID message may cause some communication
software that is not expecting it to become confused. If you plan to
use the Caller ID feature, be sure you are using software that
supports it.
In single message format, the modem will send a ring message to the terminal as follows:
RING
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TIME: <MM-DD hh:mm>
CALLER NUMBER: <CALLER_ID> or CALLER NAME:<CALLER_NM>
RING
MM is the two-digit month message, DD is the two-digit date message, hh is the hour and mm is the
minute of the time, and CALLER_ID is the phone number of the caller or CALLER_NM his/her
name.
The following is an example of a caller ID message as it might appear on your screen:
RING
TIME: 04-28 12:30
CALLER NUMBER: 7135551414 or CALLER NAME: Brent Harper
RING
In the multiple message format, if the caller's number and name are available, the ring message will
display both:
RING
TIME: MM-DD hh:mm
CALLER NUMBER: <Caller_ID>
CALLER NAME: <Caller_Name>
RING
Here is an example:
RING
TIME: 04-28 12:30
CALLER NUMBER: 7135551414
CALLER NAME: Tracy Huang
RING
If the caller number and name are not available, the ring message will appear as follows:
RING
TIME: 04-28 12:30
REASON FOR NO NUMBER: OUT_OF_AREA
REASON FOR NO NAME: PRIVACY
RING
The last CND message that the modem received can be displayed by using the AT*T command.
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Setting S48.0=1 will cause the modem to report CND information in its ASCII coded hexadecimal raw
data format. The DTE software is responsible for explaining the data.
Please refer to the Bellcore Technical Advisory document TR-
NWT-000030 for the exact data format. The above Caller ID scheme
applies to the North America area. Different countries may employ
different Caller ID schemes, check if the scheme used in your
country is supported before using the Caller ID feature. For most
other Caller ID schemes, only the Caller telephone number is
provided.
2.5.10 Distinctive Ring
Distinctive Ring is a phone service that may be offered by your phone company. Check your phone
company for availability. With this service, you can have several phone numbers assigned to the same
phone line. The phone company will send a different type of ring signal for each phone number being
called. The subscriber can distinguish which number is called by which type of ring is received.
One benefit of this feature is the ability to have three numbers on the same line allowing you to list the
three numbers for voice, data, and fax, respectively. You can then have your fax machine answer only
the ring corresponding to the fax number and have your modem answer only the ring corresponding to
the data number. A voice call will not be answered by either fax machine or data modem and it will
only be answered when someone picks up the phone. You can also have the answering machine
answer only the voice ring. A more complicated use is that you can have one number for multiple
uses, such as one number for both data and fax.
A ring signal is a composition of repeated on and off states. Different types of rings usually
correspond to different compositions of the ”on” part (cadence) of the ring. Your modem can
distinguish up to four types of ring signals and can be commanded to answer or not answer any one of
these four types of ring signals. Following is a list of these four types of ring signals. These are the
ring types used in the USA. The difference among the ring types is the two-second ON part of the ring
signal. It comprises a long, double short, or triple short ring.
S-register S40 bits 3-6 are used for distinctive ring control. Each bit controls the answering of a
particular ring type. Setting a bit to “1” enables answering, setting it to “0” rejects the ring. Note that
the ring may still be heard even if it is not counted as an accepted ring by the modem.
The control relationships between bits 3-6 in register S40 and the different ring types are:
Table 2-5 Different Ring Types in Register S40
TYPE BIT (ON) RING SEQUENCE
1
2
3
4
3
4
5
6
1.2s or 2s on; 4s off
0.8s on, 0.4s off, 0.8s on; 4s off
0.4s on, 0.2s off, 0.4s on, 0.2s off, 0.8s on; 4s off
0.3s on, 0.2s off, 1s on, 0.2s off, 0.3s on; 4s off
2.5.11 Security Function
The Omni 56K Plus modem provides a security function, that (when enabled) prevents an
unauthorized user from making a connection. Two types of security function are provided. Type 1
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security is used when the remote modem is also a ZyXEL modem; type 2 security is used when the
remote modem is any other brand of modem.
With the type 1 connection, the dial-in (remote) modem will send in its supervisor password for
checking at the initial connection handshake, and the local modem will check this password against its
pre-stored acceptable password list. With a type 2 connection, the remote terminal will be prompted to
enter the password at the initial connection and the local modem will do the password checking.
Two levels of security are provided. With level 1 security, the local modem will maintain the
connection if the password check is OK, otherwise the line will be disconnected. With level 2 security,
the local modem will disconnect the line if the password has been found in its pre-stored acceptable
list and then will dial back the phone number corresponding to the dial-in password. The line will be
simply disconnected if the password does not march.
4 user passwords may be defined. The corresponding.4 dial-back numbers are the modem’s 4 stored
phone numbers. Any character (ASCII 0-127) can be used in the password, the maximum password
length is 8 characters.
The security functions are only accessible through AT commands in terminal mode. Any access
attempt will result in the modem’s prompting to enter the supervisor password. The attempt will be
rejected if the entered password is not correct. The default supervisor password is ZyXEL when the
modem is shipped from the factory. This supervisor password is also the password sent for automatic
password checking in a type 1 connection. To modify the supervisor password, use
AT*HS
You will be asked for the original password and a new password and then to re-enter the new
password for verification. For example:
PASSWORD (Enter supervisor password)
********
PASSWORD (Enter new supervisor password)
********
Verify (Enter the new supervisor password again)
********
OK
The command AT*Hn will modify the nth user password and the supervisor password on the screen
for viewing. Again, you will be prompted to enter the supervisor password first.
The commands below will enable different types and levels of security:
CODE DESCRIPTION
*G0 Disable security function (Default).
*G1 Enable type 1 security with password check. (ZyXEL to ZyXEL only)
*G2 Enable type 1 security with password check and call-back (ZyXEL to ZyXEL only)
*G3 Enable type 2 security with password check.
*G4 Enable type 2 security with password check and call-back.
*G5 Enable type 2 security with password check and call-back, remote site enters the call-
back number.
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Before the security type or level can be changed, the modem
requires the supervisor password.
For type2 security, the remote site will be prompted to enter the user password. A maximum of 3 tries
in 40 seconds is allowed. If a correct password is not entered within this time limit, the line will be
disconnected. If the remote site is to enter the call-back number, it will be prompted to do so.
2.6 Fax function
2.6.1 Fax Physical Layer Protocol
Table 2-6 Fax Physical Layer Capacity
STANDARD BIT RATE [BPS] BAUD RATE [BAUD] MODULATION CARRIER FREQUENCY [HZ]
V.17 14400-7200 2400 TCM 1800
V.29 9600-4800 2400 QAM/DPSK 1700
V.27ter 4800-2400 1600/1200 PSK/DPSK 1800
V.21 300 300 FSK
2.6.2 EIA Class 1/Class 2/Class 2.0 Command Set
Please refer to Fax Command Set in Chapter 4.
2.6.3 ITU-T T.30 Fax Protocol
The ITU-T T.30 fax protocol is known as the G3 fax handshake signals and procedures. The modem
takes full control of this protocol - initiating and terminating fax calls, managing the communication
session, and transporting the image data. Therefore, the modem relieves the computer fax software of
the T.30 protocol handling.
You modem allows for fax speeds up to 14400 bps when transmitting to a fax machine which
complies with the V.17 fax standard. Speeds will fall back to 12000, 9600, or 7200 bps in poor line
conditions. When connecting to a G3 fax device, your modem allows for fax speeds up to 9600 bps
and will automatically fall back to 7200, 4800, and 2400 bps if the line quality is poor.
2.7 Voice Function
Voice capability stands for the modem’s ability to digitize incoming voice messages, which the
computer stores and forwards. It also means that the modem can playback the recorded digitized voice
on line for a message announcement.
2.7.1 Voice IS-101 Command Set
Please refer to the Voice command sets in Chapter 4.
2.7.2 4-bit Voice Data Compression
The main issue in the digitized voice mode is the amount of storage required. A relatively simple
ADPCM algorithm can reduce the speech data rate to half the rate and maintain about the same voice
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quality. This algorithm can also be used to reduce the speech data rate to 1/3 or 1/4 of the original rate,
but with voice quality degradation. Only 4-bit ADPCM is used in the Omni 56K Plus.
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Chapter 3
Result Codes
A result code is the command response or the connect message to the DTE. The format of the result
code is dependent on Xn and Vn command .The result codes are shown in the following table.
If error control result codes are enabled (X4, X5, X6, X7), the resulting message will be formatted as:
X4: CARRIER Rx Rate.
PROTOCOL: Error Control Level
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COMPRESSION: Compression Level
CONNECT DTE Speed
X5: CONNECT DTE Speed/Protocol Rx Rate/Error control level
X6: CONNECT Rx Rate/ARQ
X7: CONNECT Rx Rate/ARQ/Error control level
Where ARQ denotes that Automatic Retransmission reQuest type of error control is enabled.
Result Codes 3-3
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Chapter 4
Command Sets
This chapter lists the command set the Omni 56K Plus supports. These commands include
data command sets, fax command sets and voice command sets.
4.1 Data command sets
The basic AT command sets and extended AT& command sets are shown in the following tables.
4.1.1 Basic AT Command Sets
Table 4-1 Basic AT Command Sets
COMMAND OPTIONS FUNCTION & DESCRIPTION REF.
A/ Re-execute the last command once.
A> Re-execute the last command once or repeat the last call up to
9 times. (See also S8)
<any key> Terminate current connection attempt when entered in
handshaking state.
+++ Escape sequence code, entered in data state, wait for modem
to return to on line command mode.
All the Following Commands Require an “AT” Prefix:
Table 4-2 AT Command Sets Requiring an "AT" Prefix
COMMAND OPTIONS FUNCTION & DESCRIPTION REF.
A Go on-line in answer mode. (See also S39.2, S43.6)
Bn Handshake option. S28.7
B0 * Select CCITT V.22 for 1200 bps
B1 Select Bell 212A for 1200 bps communication.
Ds Dial s (numbers and options) that follow (see also S38.0,
S35.4). The options of s are listed as follows:
0-9, A, B, C, D
#, *
P Pulse dialing S23.1
T Tone dialing S23.1
, Pause for a time specified in S8. Remaining digits will be dialed
; Return to command state after dialing.
! Hook flash S56
@ Wait for a 5 second silence before proceeding , otherwise return
Digits for dialing
as in-band DTMF.
NO ANSWER.
R Reverse handshake. (go on-line in Answer mode) S17.5
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Table 4-2 AT Command Sets Requiring an "AT" Prefix
COMMAND OPTIONS FUNCTION & DESCRIPTION REF.
W Wait for the second dial tone. Remaining digits will be dialed as
in-band DTMF.
DL Dials the last-dialed number.
DSnn=0-3 Dial the number stored in non-volatile RAM at location 'n.' S44.3
EnCommand mode local echo of keyboard commands. S23.0
E0 Echo off
E1 * Echo on
HnOn/off hook control.
H0 * Hang up (on-hook) the modem or ISDN, same as 'ATH.
H1 Off hook the modem.
In Display inquired information.
I0 Display numerical product code, same as 'ATI.'
I1 Display product information and ROM checksum.
I2 Display modem link status report.
I12 Display physical layer status.
I13 Display channel response for V.34
Ln n=0-7
4 *
Speaker volume control. The higher the value, the higher the
volume.
S24.4-6
Mn Speaker control S21.1-2
M0 Speaker is always OFF.
M1 * Speaker is ON until carrier detected.
M2 Speaker is always ON.
M3 Speaker is ON after the last digit is dialed out Tone dialing is not
heard.
Nn n=0-7
5 *
O Return to on-line state.
O1 Force modem to request a retrain.
QnResult code displayed. S23.7
Q0 * Modem returns result code.
Q1 Modem does not return result code.
Q2 Modem returns result code but quiet after answering on a RING.
Sr.b=nSet bit 'b' of S-register 'r' to value 'n'. 'n' is a binary digit '0' or '1'
Sr.b? Display value of bit 'b' of S-register 'r'
Sr=nSet S-register 'r' to value 'n'. 'n' must be a decimal number
Ring volume control. 'N0' will disable the audio ring function. S24.1-3
(see also S42.2)
between 0 and 255.
S40.1
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Table 4-2 AT Command Sets Requiring an "AT" Prefix
COMMAND OPTIONS FUNCTION & DESCRIPTION REF.
Sr? Display value stored in S-register 'r'
T Tone dial S23.1
UPX Download firmware to the Flash EPROM by using Xmodem
protocol.
VnSets display type for Result Codes. S23.6
V0 Display result code in numeric form. (See also S35.7 and the
result code table of 'ATXn')
V1 * Display result code in verbose form.
Xn n=0-7
5 *
Znn=0-2 Reset modem and set power-on profile. S15.5-7
Zn Reset modem and load user profile n (0-1).
Z2 Reset modem and load factory settings.
$ Basic command summary help
&$ Extended 'AT&' command summary help
*$ Extended 'AT*' command summary help
+++ Escape sequence code, entered in data state, wait for modem
Result code options, see the Options Table. S23.3-5
to return to command state.
4.1.2 Extended AT& Command Sets
Table 4-3 Extended AT& Command Sets
COMMAND OPTIONS FUNCTION & DESCRIPTION REF.
&Bn Data rate, terminal-to-modem. (DTE/DCE) S28.6
&B0 DTE rate follows connection rate. (See also S44.6)
&B1 * DTE/DCE rate fixed at DTE setting (See also S18, S20, and
S44.6)
&Cn Carrier Detect (CD) options S21.4
&C0 CD always ON (See also S42.7)
&C1 * CD tracks presence of carrier (See also S38.3, S42.7)
&Dn Data Terminal Ready (DTR) options. (See also S25) S21.6-7
&D0 Ignore DTR signal, assume DTR is always ON.
&D1 108.1, DTR OFF-ON transition causes dial of the default
number. (See also 'AT*Dn' and S48.4)
&D2 * 108.2, Data Terminal Ready, DTR OFF causes the modem to
hang up.
&D3 Same as &D2 but DTR OFF causes the modem to hang up and
reset from profile 0.
&F Load factory settings to RAM as active configuration.
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Table 4-3 Extended AT& Command Sets
COMMAND OPTIONS FUNCTION & DESCRIPTION REF.
&Gn Guard tone options S28.4-5
&G0 * No guard tone (within USA, Canada).
&G2 1800 Hz guard tone.
&Hn Data flow control, DTE/DCE. S27.3-5
&H0 Flow control disabled.
&H3 * Hardware (CTS/RTS) flow control.
&H4 Software (XON/XOFF) flow control.
&Kn Modem error control and data compression. S27.0-2
&K0 No error control.(Same as AT&K)
&K1 MNP4 (See also S41.0).(include MNP3)
&K2 MNP4+MNP5 (See also S38.5, S41.0).
&K3 V.42+MNP4.
&K4 * V.42+V.42bis, compatible with &K2 (See also S38.5).
&K5 V.42+V.44
&Nn Modem link mode options (DCE/DCE). (See also S43.7, S48.1) S19
&N0 * Multi-Auto, auto negotiate highest possible link rate: V.92, V.90,
V.34bis, V.32bis, V.32, V.22bis, V.22 and Bell 212A, G3 Fax
V.17/V.29/V.27ter.
&N3 V.32 9600T/9600/7200T/4800
&N4 V.32 9600/7200/4800
&N5 V.32 4800
&N12 V.23 1200/75
&N13 V.23 600/75
&N14 V.22bis 2400/1200
&N15 V.22 1200
&N16 V.21 300
&N17 V.32bis 14400/12000/9600/7200/4800
&N18 V.32bis 12000/9600/7200/4800
&N19 V.32bis 7200/4800
&N24 BELL 212A 1200
&N25 BELL 103 300
&N60 V.34 33600
&N61 V.34 31200
&N62 V.34 28800
&N63 V.34 26400
&N64 V.34 24000
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Table 4-3 Extended AT& Command Sets
COMMAND OPTIONS FUNCTION & DESCRIPTION REF.
&N65 V.34 21600
&N66 V.34 19200
&N67 V.34 16800
&N68 V.34 14400
&N69 V.34 12000
&N70 V.34 9600
&N71 V.34 7200
&N72 V.34 4800
&N73 V.34 2400
&N99 V.90 28000
&N98 V.90 29333
&N97 V.90 30666
&N96 V.90 32000
&N95 V.90 33333
&N94 V.90 34666
&N93 V.90 36000
&N92 V.90 37333
&N91 V.90 38666
&N90 V.90 40000
&N89 V.90 41333
&N88 V.90 42666
&N87 V.90 44000
&N86 V.90 45333
&N85 V.90 46666
&N84 V.90 48000
&N83 V.90 49333
&N82 V.90 50666
&N81 V.90 52000
&N80 V.90 53333
&N79 V.90 54666
&N78 V.90 56000
&Pn Pulse dial make/break ratio. S23.2
&P0 * make / break=39% / 61%
&P1 make / break=33% / 67%
&Rn RTS (Request To Send) function selection. S21.5
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Table 4-3 Extended AT& Command Sets
COMMAND OPTIONS FUNCTION & DESCRIPTION REF.
&R0 CTS tracks RTS, response delay is set in S26.
&R1 * Ignore RTS, assumes RTS always ON.
&Sn Data Set Ready (DSR) function selection. S21.3
&S0 * DSR overridden, DSR always ON.
&S1 DSR according to CCITT (ITU-TSS). (See also S41.5, S44.4)
&Tn Modem testing. S16
&T0 Terminate test in progress.
&T1 Initiate Analog Loop-back (ALB) test.
&T3 Initiate Local Digital Loop-back (LDL) test.
&T4 Grant Remote Digital Loop-back request from remote modem. S14.1
&T5 Deny Remote Digital Loop-back request from remote modem. S14.1
&T6 Initiate Remote Digital Loop-back (RDL) test.
&T7 Initiate Remote Digital Loop-back with self test. (RDL+ST)
&T8 Initiate Analog Loop-back with self test. (ALB+ST)
&Vn View profile settings.
&V0 View current active settings.
&Vn View the (n-1) user profile settings (n=1-2)
&V3 View factory default settings.
&Wn n=0-1 Save current settings to user profile n in non-volatile RAM. (See
also S35.6)
&Yn Break handling. Destructive Break clears the buffer. Expedited
Break is sent immediately to the remote system.
&Y0 Destructive, expedited.
&Y1 * Nondestructive, expedited.
&Y2 Nondestructive, unexpedited.
&Z? Display all the phone numbers stored in non-volatile RAM.
&Zn=s n=0-3 Store phone number/s to NVRAM at location n (n=0-3) use
AT*Dn or ATS29=n to set the default dial pointer.
S28.2-3
4.1.3 Extended AT* Command Sets
Table 4-4 Extended AT* Command Sets
COMMAND OPTIONS FUNCTION & DESCRIPTION REF.
*Cn Character length, including start, stop and parity bit. S15.3-4
*C0 * 10-bit character length
*C1 11-bit character length
*C2 9-bit character length
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Table 4-4 Extended AT* Command Sets
COMMAND OPTIONS FUNCTION & DESCRIPTION REF.
*C3 8-bit character length
*Dn n=0-3 Set default dial pointer at telephone directory location 'n.' S29
*D0 * (See also S35.4 and S38.0)
*En Modem error control negotiation. S21.0
*E0 * if error control negotiation fails, keep the non-error control
connection.
*E1 If error control negotiation fails, disconnect the call (hang-up).
*Gn *G0 Disables security function. (Default)
*G1 Enables type 1 security, with password check.
*G2 Enables type 1 security, with password check and call back.
*G3 Enables type 2 security, with password check.
*G4 Enables type 2 security, with password check and call back.
*G5 Enables type 2 security, with password check and call back;
remote site enters the call-back number.
*G9 Reset the supervisor password to "ZyXEL".
Note:
The command *Gn requests supervisor password checking.
In security type 1, the remote site must be a ZyXEL modem.
In security type 2, the remote site can be any other type of modem.
The modem can store 4 (0-3) telephone numbers. If call back security is disabled, the
modem will search the password table to check the remote modem's password. If they
match, the modem will keep the connection, otherwise the modem will hand up. If call back
security is enabled, the modem will complete the password checking. If there is no match,
the modem will disconnect the line, otherwise the modem will disconnect the line, find the
corresponding phone number and call back immediately. The remote modem should be set
to auto-answer the call and response.
*HS Modifies supervisor password.
Note: The default supervisor password is ZyXEL.
*Hn N=0-3 Modifies the user password table at location 'n.'
*In
*Pn n=0-15
*Qn Action taken when line quality changes. S27.6-7
*Q0 No action to poor signal quality.
*Q1 Retrain action taken if signal quality is poor. (See also S41.2)
*Q2 * Adaptive rate, automatic fall-back or forward.
Command set selection S17.6-7
*I0 * AT command set
*I2 Dumb mode
*P9 *
Set transmission power level; ranges from -8 dBm to -15
dBm. (Default: -11 dBm)
S17.1-4
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Table 4-4 Extended AT* Command Sets
COMMAND OPTIONS FUNCTION & DESCRIPTION REF.
*Q3 Disconnect if signal quality is poor.
*T Recall the last CND (Caller ID) information. S40.2
*V Views password table.
4.1.4 Extended AT# Command Sets
Table 4-5 Extended AT# Command Sets
COMMAND OPTIONS
#En Modem status in escape state
#E0 Disable the report of modem status in escape state
#E1 Enable the report of modem status in escape state
FUNCTION & DESCRIPTION REF.
4.2 Fax command sets
4.2.1 Service Class 1 Commands
Table 4-6 Service Class 1 Commands
COMMAND DESCRIPTION VALUE
+FCLASS=n Service Class Identification and Control n=0:Sets to modem mode
n=1:Sets to Class 1 mode
n=2.0:Sets to Class 2.0 mode
n=8:Sets to Voice mode
+FTS=n Stop Transmission and pauses n=0-255 in 10 ms units.
+FRS=n Wait for Silence n=0-255 in 10 ms units.
+FTM=<MOD> Transmit Data with <MOD> Carrier See table 16
+FRM=<MOD> Receive Data with <MOD> Carrier See table 16
+FTH=n Transmit HDLC Data with <MOD>=3 Carrier n=3
+FRH=n Receive HDLC Data with <MOD>=3 Carrier n=3
The value of <MOD> parameters lists as below:
Table 4-7 The Value of <MOD> Parameters
VALUE MODULATION SPEED
3 V.21 ch 2 300
24 V.27ter 2400
48 V.27ter 4800
72 V.29 7200
73 V.17 7200
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Table 4-7 The Value of <MOD> Parameters
VALUE MODULATION SPEED
74 V.17 short train 7200
96 V.29 9600
97 V.17 9600
98 V.17 short train 9600
121 V.17 12000
122 V.17 short train 12000
145 V.17 14400
146 V.17 short train 14400
4.2.2 Service Class 2 Commands
The following Class 2 commands are supported and implemented as per TIA PN2388 (8/20/90):
Table 4-8 Command Syntax
COMMAND SYNTAX DESCRIPTION
+<command>=<value> Execute a command or set a parameter.
+<command>=? Read permissible settings.
+<command>? Read current setting.
Table 4-9 Supported Commands (per TIA PN2388 8/20/90)
COMMAND DESCRIPTION VALUE
+FAA=nAuto-answer mode parameter:
Answer as set by +FCLASS. n=0
DCE answers and auto-determines type. n=1
+FBADLIN= <value> Bad line threshold (number of consecutive bad lines for a bad page
parameter):
Determine if Copy Quality OK on the T.30 flow chart. <value>=0 to
255; a value of 0 implies that error checking is disabled.
+FBOR=nPhase C data bit order:
Select direct bit order. n=0
Select reversed bit order in receiving mode for phase C data. n=1
+FBUF? Buffer size; read only parameter:
Allow DTE to determine the characteristics of the DCE’s buffer size.
+FCIG="string"Local fax station ID string, for polling Rx.
+FCLASS=nService class selection: Refer to +FCLASS Class 1 command in
previous section.
+FCON DCE responds fax connection.
+FCQ=nCopy quality check capability parameter
No copy quality check capability. n=0
0-255
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Table 4-9 Supported Commands (per TIA PN2388 8/20/90)
COMMAND DESCRIPTION VALUE
Only check 1D phase C data. n=1
Check both 1D and 2D phase C data. n=2
+FCR=n"Capability to receive" parameter
DCE will not receive message data or poll a remote device. n=0
DCE receives message data or polls a remote device. n=1
+FDCC=vr,br,wd,ln,df,ec,bf,st
Vertical resolution: Normal; 98 lpi. vr=0
Vertical resolution: Fine; 196 lpi. vr=1
Bit rate: 2400 bit/s; V.27ter. br=0
Bit rate: 4800 bit/s; V.27ter. br=1
Bit rate: 7200 bit/s; V.29 or V.17. br=2
Bit rate: 9600 bit/s; V.29 or V.17. br=3
Bit rate: 12000 bit/s; V.17. br=4
Bit rate: 14400 bit/s; V.17. br=5
Page width: 1728 pixels in 215mm. wd=0
Page width: 2048 pixels in 255mm. wd=1
Page width: 2432 pixels in 303mm. wd=2
Page length: A4; 297mm. ln=0
Page length: B4; 364mm. ln=1
Page length: unlimited length. ln=2
Data compression format: 1-D; modified Huffman. df=0
Data compression format: 2-D; modified Read. df=1
Error correction disabled. ec=0
Disable binary file transfer. bf=0
Minimum scan time/line: 0 ms. st=0
Minimum scan time/line: 5 ms. st=1
Minimum scan time/line:10 ms (normal); 5 ms (fine). st=2
Minimum scan time/line:10 ms. st=3
Minimum scan time/line:20 ms (normal); 10ms (fine). st=4
Minimum scan time/line:20 ms. st=5
Minimum scan time/line:40 ms (normal); 20ms (fine). st=6
Minimum scan time/line:40 ms. st=7
+FDCS=vr,br,wd,ln,d
f,ec,bf,st
+FDIS=vr,br,wd,ln,df,
ec,bf,st
DCE capabilities parameters.
Current session parameter; refer to +FDCC command.
Current session negotiation parameter; refer to +FDCC command.
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Table 4-9 Supported Commands (per TIA PN2388 8/20/90)
COMMAND DESCRIPTION VALUE
+FDR Receive phase C data command; initiates document reception.
+FDT=df,vr,wd, ln Transmit phase C data command: release the DCE to proceed with
negotiation.
+FET=n End of page or document command:
More pages; same document. n=0
End of document; another document follows. n=1
No more pages or documents. n=2
Procedure interrupt; another page follows. n=4
Procedure interrupt; end of document, another document follows. n=5
Procedure interrupt; end of document. n=6
+FK Regular fax abort command.
+FLID="string" Local ID string parameter.
+FLO=n Flow control options:
No flow control. n=0
Set XON/XOFF software flow control. n=1
Set CTS/RTS hardware flow control. n=2
+FLPL=n Document for polling command:
The DTE has no document available for polling. n=0
Indicate a document available for polling. n=1
+FMDL? Request DCE model.
+FMFR? Request DCE manufacturer.
+FMINSP=n Minimum phase C speed parameter:
2400 bps. n=0
4800 bps. n=1
7200 bps. n=2
9600 bps. n=3
12000 bps. n=4
14400 bps. n=5
+FPHCTO=
<value>
+FPTS=n Page transfer status
Received page good. n=1
Page bad; retrain requested. n=2
Page good; retrain requested. n=3
DTE Phase C response time-out:
Determine how long the DCE will wait for a command after reaching
the end of data when transmitting in Phase C.
<value>=0 to 255; 100 ms units.
0-255
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Table 4-9 Supported Commands (per TIA PN2388 8/20/90)
COMMAND DESCRIPTION VALUE
Page bad; procedure interrupt requested. n=4
Page good; procedure interrupt requested. n=5
+FREL=n Phase C received EOL alignment:
The EOL patterns are bit aligned as received. n=0
The last received bits of EOL patterns are byte aligned by the DCE,
with necessary zero fill bits inserted. Refer to TIA PN-2388 for details.
+FREV? Request the DCE revision identification.
+FSPL=n "Enable polling" command:
Disable polling. n=0
Enable polling. n=1
n=1
All other +F commands are not supported, but the modem will respond OK. In many cases this means
"don't care".
Table 4-10 Class 2 Command Responses
RESPONSE VALUE FUNCTION AND DESCRIPTION
+FCFR Confirmation .
+FCIG:"string" Report remote ID response CIG.
+FCON Facsimile connection response.
+FCSI:"string" Report remote ID response CSI.
+FDCS:vr,br,wd,ln,df,ec,bf,st Report session parameters response; refer to +FDCC=....
command.
+FDIS:vr,br,wd,ln,df,ec,bf,st Report session negotiation parameters response; refer to
+FDCC=.... command.
+FDTC:vr,br,wd,ln,df,ec,bf,st Report remote capabilities response; refer to +FDCC=....
command.
+FET:n Post page message response; refer to the +FET=n command.
+FHNG:n
+FNSC:"HEX string" Report the non-standard facilities command frame.
+FNSF:"HEX string" Report the non-standard facilities frame response.
+FNSS:"HEX string" Report the non-standard setup frame response.
Call termination status response.
n=00 Normal and proper end of connection.
n=10 Transmit error on phase A hang up code.
n=20 Transmit error on phase B hang up code.
n=40 Transmit error on phase C hang up code.
n=50 Transmit error on phase D hang up code.
n=70 Receive error on phase B hang up code.
n=90 Receive error on phase C hang up code.
n=100 Receive error on phase D hang up code.
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Table 4-10 Class 2 Command Responses
RESPONSE VALUE FUNCTION AND DESCRIPTION
+FPOLL Remote polling indication.
+FPTS:n Receive page transfer status response; refer to +FPTS=n
command.
+FTSI:"string" Report remote ID response TSI.
+FVOICE Transition to Voice response.
Class 2 Flow Control
Flow control is necessary to match the DTE-DCE data rate to the line-signaling rate while transmitting
or receiving Group 3 (T.4) data. In Class 2 fax mode, both hardware (RTS/CTS) and software
(XON/XOFF) flow control are enabled.
4.2.3 Service Class 2.0 Commands
Table 4-11 Service Class 2.0 Commands
COMMAND DESCRIPTION VALUE
ATD Dial and originate a call
ATA Answer a call
+FDT Transmit phase C data command: releases
the DCE to proceed with the negotiation.
+FDR Receive phase C data command: initiates
document reception.
+FKS Terminate a Session, orderly fax abort.
+FIP Initialize Service Class 2.0 Parameters.
+FCLASS=n Service Class Identification and Control n=0,1,2.0,8;refer to the +FCLASS
+FMI? Identify DCE Manufacturer ZyXEL
+FMM? Identify DCE Omni 56K Plus
+FMR? Identify DCE Revision Vx.x
+FCC=vr,br,wd,ln,df,ec,bf,st
Establish DCE Capabilities
Vertical Resolution vr=0:Normal;98 lpi
Bit Rate br=0:2400 bps
Class 1 command
vr=1:Fine;196 lpi
br=1:4800 bps
br=2:7200 bps
br=3:9600 bps
br=4:12000 bps
br=5:14400 bps
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Table 4-11 Service Class 2.0 Commands
COMMAND DESCRIPTION VALUE
Minimum Scan Time/Line st=0:0 ms
+FIS=vr,br,wd,ln,df,ec,bf,st Current Session negotiating parameters The same as above
+FCS=vr,br,wd,ln,df,ec,bf,st Current Session Parameters The same as above
+FLI=”string” Local Facsimile station ID String, TSI/CSI
+FPI=”string” Local Facsimile station ID String, CIG
+FLP=n Indicate Document available for polling n=0:No document
+FSP=n Enable/Disable polling n=0:Disable
+FNR=rpr,tpr,idr,nsr Negotiation Reporting Enable rpr= 0:Receiver parameters are
Page Width wd=0:1728 pixels in 215mm
wd=1:2048 pixels in 255mm
wd=2:2432 pixels in 303mm
Page Length ln=0:A4;297mm
ln=1:B4;364mm
ln=2:unlimited length
Data Compression Format df=0:1-D
df=1:2-D
Error Correction ec=0:Disable
Binary File Transfer bf=0:Disable
st=1:5 ms
st=2:10 ms (normal); 5 ms (fine)
st=3:10 ms
st=4:20 ms (normal); 10 ms (fine)
st=5:20 ms
st=6:40 ms (normal);20 ms (fine)
st=7:40 ms
n=1:A document is available
n=1:Enable
not reported.
rpr=1:Receiver parameters are
reported.
tpr= 0:Transmitter parameters are
not reported.
tpr=1:Transmitter parameters are
reported.
idr= 0: ID Strings are not reported.
idr=1: ID Strings are reported.
nsr= 0:Non-standard frames are
not reported.
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Table 4-11 Service Class 2.0 Commands
COMMAND DESCRIPTION VALUE
nsr= 1:Non-standard frames are
reported.
+FIE=n Procedure Interrupt parameter n=0:Disable
n=1:Enable
+FPS=n Page Transfer Status n=1:Received page is good.
n=2:Page is bad; retrain is
requested.
n=3:Page is good; retrain is
requested.
n=4:Page is bad; procedure
interrupt is requested.
n=5:Page is good; procedure
interrupt is requested.
+FLO=n Flow Control Select n=0:No flow control
n=1:Sets XON/ XOFF software
flow control
n=2:Sets CTS/RTS hardware flow
control
+FPR=n Serial Port Rate Control n=0:Automatic DTE rate detection
by the DCE
n>0:Serial rate is fixed at the
value multiplied by 2400 bps.
+FBO=n Phase C Data Bit Order n=0:Selects direct bit order
n=1:Selects reversed bit order
+FEA=n Phase C Received EOL alignment n=0:EOL patterns are as received
+FCR=n Capability to Receive n=0:Not receive message data or
poll a remote device.
n=1: Receives message data or
poll a remote device.
+FRQ=pql,cbl Receive Quality Thresholds pgl= 0-64h:Specifies the
percentage of good lines
cbl= 0-ffh:Specifies the maximum
tolerable number of consecutive
bad lines.
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Table 4-11 Service Class 2.0 Commands
COMMAND DESCRIPTION VALUE
+FAA=n Adaptive Answer Mode n=0:Answers as set by +FCLASS
n=1:Answers and auto-
determines the call type.
+FCT=n Phase C Timeout n=0-ffh,1 sec units
+FMS=n Minimum Phase C Speed n=0:2400 bps
n=1:4800 bps
n=2:7200 bps
n=3:9600 bps
n=4:12000 bps
n=5:14400 bps
+FBS? Buffer Size 512,256
4.3 Voice AT Commands
Table 4-12 Voice AT Commands
COMMAND FUNCTION OPTION DEFAULT DESCRIPTION
+FLO Flow control
select.
+VIP Initialize
parameters.
+FCLASS Voice/data/fax
selection
+FMI? Manufacturer
ID.
+FMM? Model ID N/A Omni 56K
+FMR? Revision N/A Vx.xx
+VRX Voice
recording
0,1,2 2 0: NO flow control.
1: (XON/XOFF) Software flow control.
2: (RTS/CTS) Hardware flow control.
N/A N/A +VSD=15,70 (15*4, 7 second)
+VTD=100 (1 second)
+VRN=10 (10 second)
+VRA=70 (7 second)
+VGR=0 (Enable AGC)
+VGT=128
+FLO=2 (RTS/CTS)
+VIT=70 (7 second)
0,1,2.0,8 0 0: DATA.
1: CLASS 1 FAX.
2.0: CLASS 2.0 FAX.
8: VOICE.
N/A ZyXEL
N/A N/A Start recording.
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Table 4-12 Voice AT Commands
COMMAND FUNCTION OPTION DEFAULT DESCRIPTION
+VGR Set the gain
for the
received
voice sample.
+VGT Set the gain
for the
transmitted
voice sample.
+VLS Select a voice
I/O device.
+VRA Ring back
goes away
timer
+VRN Ring back
never come
timer
+VTX Voice transmit
mode
+VSD Silence
detection
+VSM Selection of
compression
method
+VTS=
[x,y,z]
+VTS=
{x,y}
Dual Tone
Generation
DTMF Tone
Generation
0 0 0: Automatic gain control(AGC)
0-255 128 0: Silence
1-255: The larger the value, the louder the
voice will be.
0,1, 2 0 0: The DCE is on hook. Local phone
connected to Telco line.
1: The DCE is on-hook and is connected to the
local phone. The local phone is also provided
with power. The modem can record/play
through the local phone set.
2: The DCE is off-hook and is connected to the
Telephone line. The local phone is provided
with power. The modem can record/play
through the local telephone line.
0 – 255 70 0: turn off the timer
1-255: Defines the period without ringback
(after at lease one ringback has been
detected) in 100 -ms units.
0 – 255 10 0: turn off the timer
1-255: Defines the period without ringback
after dialing in 1 sec unit.
NA NA Switches to voice transmit mode.
Threshold,
Period
(0-255), (0-255)
4;ZyXEL ADPCM;
4 Bit;(9600)
x: 0-3000 Hz
y: 0-3000 Hz
z: 0- 1000(10ms)
x:0-9,*,#, A-D
y:0-1000 (10ms)
15,70 Threshold:
0: Disable silence detection.
1-255: The smaller the value, the more
sensitive to the silence detection it will be.
Period:
1-255: The required period of silence detection
before DCE reporting the silence event.
0: Disable silence detection.
Unit: 0.1 second
4,9600 IMA 4 bit ADPCM.
Sample rate: 9600
NA x: first tone frequency
y: second tone frequency
z: duration in 10ms unit
NA x: DTMF digits (0-9,*,#, A,B,C,D)
y: duration in 10ms unit
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Table 4-12 Voice AT Commands
COMMAND FUNCTION OPTION DEFAULT DESCRIPTION
+VTS=
x,x…
+VTD Set default
+VIT Inactivity
DTMF Tone
Generation
duration of
DTMF tone.
timer.
x:0-9,*,#, A-D
1-255 100 Unit: 0.01 second.
0-255 70 Unit: 0.1 second.
NA x: DTMF digits (0-9,*,#, A,B,C,D)
Duration:+VTD setting. (in 10ms unit)
4.4 Voice Shielded DTE Commands
Table 4-13 Voice Shielded DTE Commands
COMMAND DESCRIPTION
<DLE>p Pause, suspend voice data to the output device in playback state.
<DLE>r Resume, resume suspended voice data in playback state.
<DLE><ETX> Terminate voice playback state, switch to online voice command mode after completing
remaining data in buffer.
4.5 Voice Shielded DTE Responses
Table 4-14 Voice Shielded DTE Responses
RESPONSE CODE DESCRIPTION
<DLE>0 - <DLE>9
<DLE>*, <DLE>#
<DLE>A-<DLE>D
<DLE>a Answer Tone detected
<DLE>b Busy detected
<DLE>c Calling Tone detected
<DLE>d Dial tone detected
<DLE>e European Data Modem Calling Tone detected
<DLE>f Bell Answer Tone detected
<DLE>h The local handset on hook
<DLE>q Quiet detected
<DLE>s Silence detected
<DLE>H The local handset on hook
<DLE>u Transmission Under run in playback state
<DLE><ETX> End of stream
DTMF digit detected
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4.6 S-Register Descriptions
In most bit-mapped S-registers, the default bit value is 0. Non-0 default values are followed by an
asterisk. In some cases, default values are shown in the reference column preceded by +. Some bits are
reserved for factory use and should not be changed.
S-Register default values may vary depending on the country.
Table 4-15 Basic S-Registers "ATSn=x"
COMMAND FUNCTION & DESCRIPTION +REF.
S0= Sets the number of rings on which the modem will answer. 0 value disables
auto-answer.
S1= Counts and stores number of rings from an incoming call. +000
+000
S2= Defines escape code character, default ‘+’ (43 dec.). A value of 128-255
disables the escape code.
S3= Defines ASCII Carriage Return. +013
S4= Defines ASCII Line Feed. +010
S5= Defines ASCII Backspace. A value of 128-255 disables the Backspace key’s
delete function.
S6= Sets the number of seconds the modem waits before dialing if ‘X0’ or ‘X1’ is
selected. If a setting of ‘X2,’ ‘X7’ is selected, the modem will dial as soon as it
detects a dial tone. This register also sets the time-out interval for the “W” dial
modifier to wait for the dial tone. (See also S41b4)
S7= Sets duration, in number of seconds modem waits for a carrier. +060
S8= Sets duration, in seconds, for pause (,) option in Dial command and pause
between command re-executions for Repeat (>) command.
S9= Sets duration, in tenths of a second of remote carrier signal before recognition.
(Ignored if in non-FSK or half-duplex operation)
S10= Sets duration, in tenths of a second, modem waits after loss of carrier before
hanging up.
S11= Sets duration and spacing, in milliseconds, of dialed Touch-Tones. +070
+043
+008
+003
+002
+006
+007
Table 4-16 Extended S-Registers "ATSn=x"
COMMAND BIT DEC HEX FUNCTION AND DESCRIPTION REF.
S13= bit dec hex Bit-mapped register. +000
1 2 2 Capture modem manufacturer information during V.42
handshake, can be displayed at ATI2 <Last
Speed/Protocol> line if available (‘Flash’ or ‘ ZyXEL’
stands for ZyXEL connection)
S14= bit dec hex Bit-mapped register: +002
1 0 0 Grant Remote Digital Loop-back test request. &T4
2 2 Deny Remote Digital Loop-back test request. (Default) &T5*
S15= bit dec hex Bit-mapped register. +066
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Table 4-16 Extended S-Registers "ATSn=x"
COMMAND BIT DEC HEX FUNCTION AND DESCRIPTION REF.
0,1 0 0 Even parity
1 1 Odd parity
2 2 No parity *
2 0 0 1 stop bit *
4 4 2 stop bits
4,3 0 0 10 bit character length *C0*
8 8 11 bit character length *C1
16 10 9 bit character length *C2
24 18 8 bit character length *C3
7-5 0 0 Profile 0 as active settings after power on. Z0
32 20 Profile 1 as active settings after power on. Z1
64 40 Profile 2 as active settings after power on. Z2
96 60 Profile 3 as active settings after power on Z3
128 80 Factory default as active settings after power on Z4*
S16= dec hex Test status register. +000
0 0 No test in progress. &T0
1 1 Analog Loop-back test in progress. &T1
3 3 Local Digital Loop-back test in process. &T3
6 6 Remote Digital Loop-back test in process. &T6
7 7 Remote Digital Loop-back with self-test in process. &T7
8 8 Analog Loop back with self-test in progress. &T8
S17= bit dec hex Bit-mapped register. +022
4-1 0-30 0-1E Set transmit power level from 0 to -15 dBm. (See also
S35b3) (Default *P11)
5 0 0 Normal dial. (Default) D
32 20 Reverse dial, go on-line in answer mode. DR
7, 6 0 0 AT Commands set *I0*
64 40 V.25bis command set *I1
128 80 Dumb mode (no command accepted) *I2
S18= dec hex Force modem to fix baud rate when answering. +000
0 0 Disable fixed baud function. *
1-46 1-2E Enable baud rate to be fixed when answering. Baud
rate value settings (n) the same as S20
S19= dec hex +000/&Nn
0-99 0-63
S20= dec hex DTE speed (bps). Auto detected from AT Command. +001
Modem connection mode, same
Setting value as 'AT&Nn' command.
*Pn
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Table 4-16 Extended S-Registers "ATSn=x"
COMMAND BIT DEC HEX FUNCTION AND DESCRIPTION REF.
0 0 230400 bps
1 1 115200 bps (Default) *
2 2 76800 bps
3 3 57600 bps
4 4 38400 bps
5 5 19200 bps
6 6 16800 bps
7 7 14400 bps
8 8 12000 bps
9 9 9600 bps
10 A 7200 bps
11 B 4800 bps
12 C 2400 bps
13 D 1200 bps
14 E 460800 bps
15 F 300 bps
16 10 307200 bps
17 11 153600 bps
18 12 102400 bps
20 14 61440 bps
21 15 51200 bps
22 16 624000 bps
24 18 124800 bps
25 19 62400 bps
26 1A 41600 bps
27 1B 31200 bps
28 1C 24960 bps
29 1D 20800 bps
46 2E 921600 bps
Note: Only the speeds up to S20=15 are supported by auto speed detection.
S21= bit dec hex Bit mapped register. +178
0 0 0 Maintain a non-error control connection when modem
error control handshake fails.
1 1 Drop connection when modem error control handshake
fails. (Default)
1-2 0 0 Speaker is always OFF. M0
*E0*
*E1
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Table 4-16 Extended S-Registers "ATSn=x"
COMMAND BIT DEC HEX FUNCTION AND DESCRIPTION REF.
2 2 Speaker is ON until carrier is detected. (Default) M1*
4 4 Speaker is always ON. M2
6 6 Speaker is ON after last digit is dialed out until carrier
detected.
3 0 0 DSR is always ON. (Default) &S0*
8 8 According to CCITT. (see also S44.4, S41.5) &S1
4 0 0 CD is always ON. &C0
16 10 CD tracks presence of data carrier. (see also S38.3)
(Default)
6-7 0 0 Assume DTR always On. &D0
64 40 108.1, DTR OFF-ON transition causes dial of the
default number.
128 80 108.2 Data Terminal Ready, DTR OFF causes the
modem to hang up and return to command state.
(Default)
192 C0 108.2+RST, DTR OFF causes the modem to hang up
and reset the modem to profile 0 after DTR dropped.
ON before connect message is sent, DCD off after last
DCE response is sent.
4 16 10 Auto-mode fax receiving disabled, hang up if a fax call
is received.
5 32 20 Disable MNP5 negotiation. &Kn
S39= bit dec hex Bit mapped register. +032
2 4 4 Reverse the answers. Answer in originating mode. ATA
3 8 8 Class 2 Fax Bitfax compatibility:
+FCON at 2400; next phase at 19200
4 16 10 Class 2 Fax mode DTE shifting:
+FCON at current DTE rate, shift to 19,200 when
entering into the next phase
5 32 20 Disable srambler/descrambler in V.26bis mode.
Enables compatibility with older V.26bis modems which
have no such unit (Default)
S40= bit dec hex Bit mapped register. +000
1 2 2 No result code is displayed in answer mode. Q2
2 4 4 Enables caller ID detection.
3 8 8 Enables type 1 ring detection.
4 16 10 Enables type 2 ring detection.
5 32 20 Enables type 3 ring detection.
+000 *D
V0
S23.6
&C1,
S21.4
&N0
*
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Table 4-16 Extended S-Registers "ATSn=x"
COMMAND BIT DEC HEX FUNCTION AND DESCRIPTION REF.
6 64 40 Enables type 4 ring detection.
S41= bit dec hex Bit mapped register. +000
0 1 1 Special MNP compatibility. (see also S27.0, S38.5) &Kn
3 8 8 Enable CCITT signals 140 and 141 on EIA-232D
interface.
4 16 10 In X2-X7 setting, modem waits for S6 seconds before
dialing and ignores dial tone detection.
5 32 20 DSR follows DCD and pulses for 0.5 sec after DCD on-
off transition.
6 64 40 Force S0>=2; doesn‘t answer on the first ring. S0
7 128 80 Ignore calling tone, not to be used as fax detection.
S42= bit dec hex Bit mapped register. +000
1 2 2 Enables throughput averaging.
2 4 4 CND message will be forced on even if ATQ2 is set.
3 8 8 Disable escape sequence code in answer mode.
4 16 10 Disable V.17 14,400 Fax in calling mode, no effect to
answering mod.
5 32 20 Disable Data/Voice button switch.
6 64 40 Disable ‘RINGING’ result code. Xn
7 128 80 DCD forced on but pulse off for 0.5 seconds at carrier
loss.
S43= bit dec hex Bit mapped register. +008
6 64 40 Enable 1.5 sec, pause between off-hook and modem
answering.
7 128 80 Modem hang-up if the line condition does not permit
modem to run at the highest speed set by ‘&Nn’
command.
S44= bit dec hex Bit mapped register. +000
3 8 8 ATDSn initiates auto-dial of the stored numbers
consecutively until connection is made (cyclic dial).
4 16 10 DSR follows DTR. (See also S41.5) &S1
6 64 40 When selected with ‘&B0’, DTE speed fixed at 38400
when the link speed is above 9600. DTE speed fixed at
9600 if link speed is 7200. If it is below 7200, DTE
speed follows link speed. When selected with &B1, DTE
speed fixed at current rate when an ARQ connection is
made, when a non-ARQ connection is made, DTE
speed follows the link speed. (See also S18)
7 128 80 Enable UK (Australian, Singapore, Indian, etc.,) type
“short-short ring” ring-back detection.
S45= dec
0-255
hex
0-FF
Delay during which the CND silence detection is
disabled, in 20 ms units. (See also S46)
&Sn
&C0
DSn
&Bn
+100
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Table 4-16 Extended S-Registers "ATSn=x"
COMMAND BIT DEC HEX FUNCTION AND DESCRIPTION REF.
S46= dec hex CND silence detection interval. +028
0-255 0-FF To process the CND, silence must be detected for the
specified interval, in 20 ms units.
S48= bit dec hex Bit-mapped register. +000
0 1 1 Cause CND information to be reported in raw format.
2 4 4 Enable data calling tone (CNG) sending.
3 8 8 Reverse the V.23 channel speed. Originate mode
4 16 10 (Work with &D1 command) DTR ON will have the
modem dial the default number and DTR OFF will have
the modem hang-up and reset to profile 0. When the
modem is idle (waiting for command), it will not dial any
number when DTR changes from ON to OFF.
S49= bit dec hex Bit-mapped register +006
7 0 0 For cellular mode only. Modem is installed in office
(Default)
128 80 For cellular mode only. Modem is connected to a mobile
phone
S52= bit dec hex Bit-mapped register. +000
7 0 0 Select ‘Mark’ as the first signal of the V.23 handshaking
sequence. (Default)
128 80 Select ‘Space’ as the first signal of the V.23
handshaking sequence.
S56= dec hex +000
0-255 0-FF Hook flash detect time, in units of 10ms. A value of zero
use country-specific default duration.
S57= bit dec hex Bit-mapped register. +016
4 16 10 Enables the reporting of Class 1 capability in the
response to +FCLASS=?
6 0 0 Disabled busy detection when dialing is proceeding
(Default)
64 40 Enables busy detection in dialing period
&N12
*
&N12
&N12
Bit
dec
hex
+nnn
Note:
S-register bit number, 'b', used in 'ATSr.b=n' and 'ATSr.b=?'
Decimal value, 'x', used in 'ATSn=x'
Equivalent Hexadecimal value.
Factory default when listed in 'Reference' column.
'AT' is omitted when an AT command is referred to in the 'Reference' column.
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Chapter 5
Firmware Upgrade
You can upgrade modem firmware either by using the software utility provided in the CD-ROM that
comes with your modem package, or by terminal emulation program such as Bitware or
Hyperterminal. To obtain the latest firmware version, please go to ZyXEL's website site at
http://www.zyxel.com
5.1 Upgrading by Utility
To upgrade the firmware by using the software utility on the included CD, follow the steps listed
below:
1. Insert the CD-ROM that comes with your modem package into your CD-ROM driver.
2. Double-click on the Zyfwm.exe icon, as shown below, in your CD-ROM.
.
3. You will see the first screen of ZyXEL F/W upload wizard as shown below. Select the COM port
that is connected to your modem, then click Next.
4. Click Browse to find the directory that your latest firmware file is located, then click Next to start
uploading.
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5. Follow the upload wizard to complete upgrade process. After finishing, you may use your modem
again.
5.2 Upgrading by Terminal Emulation Program
To upgrade modem firmware by terminal emulation program, you need a terminal emulation program
first, such as Bitware or Hyperterminal (Windows). For more information on how to install Bitware on
your computer, please refer to the Quick Start Guide that comes with your modem package.
5.2.1 Upgrading Using Bitware Example
1. Turn on your computer and connect your modem to the computer. For the Omni 56K COM Plus,
you also need to connect the modem to a power supply and push in the power button to turn on the
modem.
2. Start your Bitware program.
3. The BitWare tool bar appears. Click the BitCom icon.
4. In the BitCom for Windows screen, click Settings then System to open the System Settings
screen shown next. Select the COM port to which the modem is connected. Click OK to continue.
(To see which COM port the modem is attached, click Start, select Settings to enter Control
Panel. Double-click on the Phone and Modem Options icon (or the Modems icon) and click the
Modems tab (and the Properties button).)
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5. Type in atupx it will show a message in the next screen.
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6. Be sure you have the new firmware file on hand, then enter Y. The terminal will response as shown
next. Remember that you must decompress compressed (.zip) files before you can upload them.
7. Click the Send icon to display the Send file – Select Protocol screen. Select Xmodem and click
Settings…. Select XModem Checksum and click OK to go back tothe Send file – Select
Protocol screen. Click OK to display the Send file screen.
8. Select the firmware file’s location in the Directories box and click the file name in the Files box to
select it. Then click Send.
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9. After the firmware upload process has completed, you can use the modem again.
5.2.2 Upgrading Using HyperTerminal Example
1. Open the HyperTerminal program in Windows. For example, in Windows 2000 click Start,