MicroLink 56k Fun II TM
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| Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product. With the MicroLink 56k Fun II, you will be able to access the Internet and take advantage of a variety of other data communications applications by using the included software package. Exacting manufacturing standards and stringent quality control are the basis for high product standards and consistent quality to ensure your fullest satisfaction with this modem.
| EN Contents 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1 V.92 standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 Connecting the MicroLink 56k Fun II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3 Connection and display element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| 5 Introduction This chapter is intended to help you activate your MicroLink 56k Fun II as quickly as possible. It also includes explanations of its most important features, of the communications software Classic PhoneTools of BVRP and the firewall and anti-virus software Norman Internet Control. For safety reasons, use the supplied AC adapter only! 1.1 V.92 standard The MicroLink 56k Fun II supports the following features of the V.
| Connecting the MicroLink 56k Fun II EN 1.2 Introduction The first step Please ensure that your PC and the modem are switched off Connect the MicroLink 56k Fun II Plug the power connector of your modem into a 230 V wall socket using the included AC adapter. Connection to the PC Insert the supplied V.24/RS232 cable into connection of the modem and to a free serial port (e.g. COM1 or COM2) of your PC.
| Connection and display element 1.3.1 Connections on the back On/Off switch Power supply connection Serial port (V.24/RS232C interface) 7 EN 1.3 Introduction Line port (RJ11 socket) 1.3.2 Display elements on the front The LEDs on the front panel show the condition of the interface lines or the condition of the modem. Modem operational Data to/from modem Modem online (off hook) The Power LED is lit when the modem is ready for operation.
EN 1.4 Introduction | Communications software The MicroLink 56k Fun II is supplied with the BVRP software package Classic PhoneTools. Classic PhoneTools is a communications program which provides you with the most important data communications applications in a convenient, easy-to-use package. The included software Classic PhoneTools provides the following features in conjunction with your modem: fax operation: send and receive up to 14,400 bps answering machine address book (e.g.
| 9 Installation This chapter contains a short guide to installation under Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows XP. 2.1 Installation under Windows 98 Insert the supplied devolo product CD into your CD-ROM drive. Windows starts the hardware wizard and reports that new hardware has been found. Confirm this message with Next. Windows provides you with two different options for searching for drivers.
EN 2.3 Installation | Installation under Windows 2000 Insert the supplied devolo product CD into your CD-ROM drive. Windows starts the hardware wizard and reports that new hardware has been found. Confirm this message with Next. Windows provides you with two different options for searching for drivers. Select the 'Search for the a suitable driver for my device (recommended)' option, and click on Next. The suitable driver can be found on the devolo product CD.
Installation 2.5 Country selection 2.5.1 Automatic country selection during installation 11 The MicroLink 56k Fun II operates differently in different countries. Therefore, the country in which you wish to operate the modem must be selected. Please reinsert the devolo product CD in your CD-ROM drive. The country selection program will be started automatically when the CD is inserted. Use this program to select the country in which you would like to use the MicroLink 56k Fun II.
Appendix | Appendix 3.1 Technical data EN 3 This table has detailed information on the MicroLink 56k Fun II for those interested. MicroLink 56k Fun II Power supply 230-V/9VAC plug Power consumption (about) Transmission phase (online)400 mA typ. Command phase (offline)300 mA typ. Dimensions 40 x 90 x 113 mm (height x width x depth), plastic housing Environment 5..40°C, humidity 0..80%, non condensing Transmission rates and protocols Receive: 56.000–300 bps, asynchronous; Send: 33.
| 13 Declaration of conformity EN 3.
Appendix EN 3.3 | Frequently asked questions This section provides solutions to problems regarding your MicroLink 56k Fun II, which our support team has already worked through for other customers. Question How can I configure an analog modem for a private branch exchange (PBX)? The analog modem is connected to a PBX. A connection cannot be established.
| Appendix 15 There are various ways to configure this aspect under Windows XP. For more information, please refer to your Windows XP documentation. Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Phone and Modems Options. On the 'Modems' tab, select your modem. Click on Properties. On the 'General' tab, disable the 'Wait for dial tone before dialing' option. For advanced users: The dial tone can also be ignored by using the AT command X3.
Appendix | EN For advanced users: Numbers for accessing outside lines and wait commands can also be typed in manually in front of the phone number. Because a delay can occur after the number for an outside line is dialed and before the outside line is connected by the PBX, you may have to specify pauses between the outside line number and the phone number (indicated by one or more commas, for example: 0,,12345), or better yet, use the wait command (w). For most private branch exchanges, 0w (e.g.
Appendix 17 subscribers call Telekom at 0800/3301172, and residential subscribers call 0800/3302000. Find out whether any additional services are enabled for the analog network, such as call charge metering, call waiting, etc. The signals sent over your line by such services have little effect on voice calls. However, they act as noise interference on a data line and should be disabled for the duration of data connections.
EN 3.4 Appendix | Warranty conditions The devolo AG warranty is given to purchasers of devolo products in addition to the warranty conditions provided by law and in accordance with the following conditions: 1 Warranty coverage a) The warranty covers the equipment delivered and all its parts.
| Appendix if the device shows any kind of mechanical damage, or if the warranty claim has not been reported in accordance with 3a) or 3b). 5 Operating mistakes EN f) g) 19 If it becomes apparent that the reported malfunction of the device has been caused by unsuitable hardware, software, installation or operation, devolo reserves the right to charge the purchaser for the resulting testing costs.
