MicroLink 56k PCI TM
© 2003 devolo AG, Aachen (Germany) While the information in this manual has been compiled with great care, it may not be deemed an assurance of product characteristics. devolo shall be liable only to the degree specified in the terms of sale and delivery. The reproduction and distribution of the documentation and software supplied with this product and the use of its contents is subject to written authorization from devolo.
| Thank you for placing your trust in this devolo product. With the MicroLink 56k PCI, 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 CE conformity This product meets the requirements of the 1999/5/EG Directive R&TTE and is designed for connection to public telecommunications networks in the EU and Switzerland. The declaration of conformity can be found in the appendix of this manual.
| EN Contents 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1.1 V.92 standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 Communications software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EN 1 Introduction | Introduction This chapter is intended to present you the MicroLink 56k PCI and its most important features. It also includes a brief description of the communications software Classic PhoneTools of BVRP* and the firewall and anti-virus software Norman Internet Control*. 1.
| 7 Communications software* The MicroLink 56k PCI 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. fax and telephone numbers) 1.
EN 2 Installation | Installation This chapter is intended to help you activate your MicroLink 56k PCI. You will find a brief description of the installation procedure under Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows XP. 2.1 System requirements Your computer must meet the following requirements to operate with your MicroLink 56k PCI: Operating systems: Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 or Windows XP Free PCI slot 2.
Installation 9 Close the PC before connecting it to the telephone network! Make sure that the case of the PC has been closed properly before connecting it to the telephone network. 햷 Connection to the telephone network Connect the included connection cable to the socket on the mounting bracket and the appropriate telephone line socket. 햸 Connection to AC power Reconnect the power cord to your computer and switch the computer on.
Installation | EN 햷 When the driver 'PCI Modem Enumerator' has been found, confirm by clicking Next in order to initiate installation. 햸 In the subsequent dialog box, click Finish. 햹 Windows detects the MicroLink 56k PCI card. Confirm this message with Next. 햺 Windows offers you two different ways of searching for drivers. Select the 'Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)' option and click Next. 햻 The suitable driver can be found on the devolo product CD.
Installation 11 drivers. Select the 'Automatic search for a better driver (Recommended)' option and click Next. 햵 Windows will install the 'PCI Modem Enumerator' driver. When the wizard is ready, click Finish. 햶 Windows now detects the MicroLink 56k PCI card and offers you two different ways of searching for drivers. Select the 'Automatic search for a better driver (Recommended)' option and click Next. 햷 Windows will install the 'MicroLink 56k PCI' driver.
Installation | EN The modem is automatically entered in the Device Manager as 'MicroLink 56k PCI' and as audio device with the 'Unimodem Half-Duplex Audio Device' hardware component to ensure voice functionality. 2.3.4 Installation under Windows XP 햲 Restart your computer after inserting the PC card. 햳 Insert the supplied devolo product CD into your CD-ROM drive. 햴 Please wait a minute, Windows XP starts the hardware wizard and reports that new hardware has been detected.
| Appendix 3.1 Technical data 13 EN 3 Appendix This table has detailed information on the MicroLink 56k PCI for those interested. MicroLink 56k PCI Transfer rates Receive: 56 000–300 bps asynchronous; Send:33 600–300 bps asynchronous (V.90, V.34, V.32bis, V.32, V.22bis, V.22, V.21, V.23) with V.92: Receive: 56 000–300 bps asynchronous; Send: 48 000–300 bps asynchronous Command set AT command set according to V.250/V.
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| 15 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.
EN 16 Appendix | f) g) 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 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.
| 17 Frequently Asked Questions This section provides solutions to problems regarding your MicroLink 56k PCI, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions | EN 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.
Frequently Asked Questions 19 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. 0w12345) is sufficient. Under Windows 2000, letters cannot be used in dialing parameters. Instead, use commas after the outside line number (e.g. 0,,12345).
EN 20 Frequently Asked Questions | 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. In apartment buildings especially, many phone jacks are installed and used on many floors. Often, the installations of these terminals are parallel, which is a code violation in Germany.
