Owner`s manual
20 MultiMobile
Chapter 3—Application Program Interfaces (APIs)
Introduction
The MultiMobile supports three application program interfaces (APIs)
VCOMM, CAPI, and NDISto connect to popular ISDN communication
software packages. An API is the interface between application programs
and hardware (PC Card) that permits the application programs to talk to
and drive the ISDN PC Card. Select the appropriate API for your software
package and application.
VCOMMuses virtual COM ports. The MultiMobile works exactly like
an ISDN external terminal adapter, operating with typical terminal
emulation packages such as Windows 95 Hyper Terminal, MultiExpress for
Windows, Telix, pcAnywhere, etc. In VCOMM mode, ISDN AT commands
are usually used to configure the PC Card.
CAPIdesigned for CAPI compliant applications (which are widely used
in Europe) such as Dial-Up-Networking. The RVS-COM application suite
uses CAPI.
NDISallows you to use Dial-Up Networking to create remote note
connections or Internet connections. In NDIS, you have to specify SPIDs
and switch types.
This chapter provides information on how to use APIs to configure your
MultiMobile and describes the features of each API.
Note: Included with the PC Card is the MultiMobile Global Wizard
diskette. Use the Global Wizard to change the country code, which
enables you to comply with the local telecom authority, thereby
optimizing modem performance. The MultiMobile Global Wizard is for
use with VCOMM mode only.