MTA128ST-USB External ISDN Terminal Adapter Quick Start Guide
Copyright and Technical Support Quick Start Guide Product: MTA128ST-USB External ISDN Terminal Adapter PN S000340A Rev A Copyright © 2004 by Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission from Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Table of Contents Contents Chapter 1 – Introduction and Description .......................................................................................... 4 Introduction....................................................................................................................................................................................4 Product Description.........................................................................................................................................
Chapter 1 – Introduction and Description CHAPTER 1 – I NTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION Introduction Welcome to the world of data communications. You have acquired one of the finest ISDN terminal adapters (TA) available today from one of America’s oldest and most respected modem manufacturers: Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. This Quick Start Guide will help you unpack, install, configure, and use your MTA128ST-USB.
Chapter 1 – Introduction and Description Safety Warning Telecom/ISDN-ST 1. Never install telephone wiring during a lighting storm. 2. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations. 3. This product is to be used with CE approved/marked computers. 4. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. 5. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. 6.
Chapter 1 – Introduction and Description Assembling the MTA128ST-USB The only assembly required is to mount the feet on the bottom of the unit. Peel the four selfadhesive plastic feet off the backing strip and press them into the recesses on the bottom. Connecting the MTA128ST-USB Place the MTA128ST-USB terminal adapter in a convenient location.
Chapter 1 – Introduction and Description Connecting to Power 1. Plug the power supply into the unit’s POWER connector. 2. Plug the power supply into a live AC outlet. 3. Turn on the unit by sliding the power switch to ON. 4. Verify operation by observing the LED indicators on the front panel. The LEDs will initially flash in a self-test pattern. Then the LS LED will remain on. (See LED descriptions in the on-line User Guide.
Chapter 2 – Software Installation CHAPTER 2 – S OFTWARE I NSTALLATION Software Installation MTA128ST-USB driver software is installed in Windows 2000/XP and 98/ME operating environments. Installing in Windows 2000/XP 1. Power up your Windows 2000/XP system. 2. Turn on your MTA128ST-USB. The LS (Power) LED will light. 3. Plug the “D-shaped” end (Type B) of your USB cable into the USB connector on the back of the unit 4.
Chapter 2 – Software Installation 5. The Install Hardware Device Drivers dialog box displays. Verify that the “Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended” option is selected and click Next>. 6. The Locate Driver Files Dialog box displays. Verify that the “CD-ROM drive” option is selected and click Next>. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Chapter 2 – Software Installation 7. The Digital Signature Not Found dialog box might display. Click Yes to continue. 8. The Found New Hardware Wizard displays, asking you to insert the installation CD. In the Copy manufacturer’s files from: box, use the browse button to find D:\Win2k, or type D:\Win2k in the box. “D:\” is used as an example of your CD-ROM drive letter. Make certain that the installation CD is in the computer’s CD-ROM drive and click OK. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Chapter 2 – Software Installation 9. The Driver Files Search Results dialog box displays indication Windows has found the device drivers and is ready to copy them to the computer. Click Next>. 10. Windows proceeds to copy the files to your computer, then displays the Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box. Click Finish to complete installation and exit the wizard. Note: Click My Computer/Properties/Device Manager to verify the driver software installation. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Chapter 2 – Software Installation Changing the Modem Descriptor (Windows 2000/XP) The following procedure describes how you can change the description of the terminal adapter. The default descriptor is MTA128ST-USB CDC ML-PPP. Note: If you need assistance, contact Multi-Tech’s Technical Support group. 1. Click Start | Settings | Control Panel | System to display the System Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Hardware tab. 3. Select the Device Manager option to display the Device Manager screen. 4.
Chapter 2 – Software Installation 8. The Welcome to the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard dialog box displays. Click Next>. 9. The Install Hardware Device Drivers dialog box displays. Select “Display a list of the known drivers for this device…” and then click Next>. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Chapter 2 – Software Installation 10. The Install New Modem dialog box displays. Select the appropriate descriptor (e.g., MTA128ST-USB CDC V.120 async) and then click Next>. 11. The Start Device Driver Installation dialog box displays. Click Next> to start the device driver installation. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Chapter 2 – Software Installation 12. If the Digital Signature Not Found screen displays, click Yes to continue the installation. 13. The Completing the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard dialog box displays. Click Finish. 14. The Properties dialog box displays. Click Close and then close all remaining screens. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Chapter 2 – Software Installation Installation in Windows 98/ME The MultiModemUSB driver files for Windows ME are installed in two groups, as described below. The installation wizard begins by installing certain driver files. At that point, Windows ME detects the modem as a new device. Then the installation wizard runs again to install the remaining driver files. 1. Power up your Windows ME computer. 2. Turn on your MTA128ST-USB. The LS (Power) LED will light. 3.
Chapter 2 – Software Installation 20. Test the operation of your modem by registering it online at http://www.multitech.com/register. Changing the Modem Descriptor (Windows 98) The following procedure describes how you can change the description of the terminal adapter. The default descriptor is MTA128ST-USB ML-PPP. Note: If you need assistance, contact Multi-Tech’s Technical Support group. 1. Click Start | Settings | Control Panel | System to display the System Properties dialog box. 2.
Chapter 2 – Software Installation 7. The Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box displays. Click Next>. 8. The Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box displays. Select “Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location, …” and then click Next>. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Chapter 2 – Software Installation 9. The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard dialog box displays. Select the appropriate descriptor (e.g., MTA128ST-USB V.120 async) and click Next>. 10. The Update Driver Warning screen is displayed. Click Yes to continue the installation. 11. The Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box displays indicating Windows is ready to install the selected driver. Click Next> to begin installation. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Chapter 2 – Software Installation 12. Once installation is completed, the Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box displays. Click Finish. 13. The Properties dialog box displays. Click Close and then close all remaining screens.
Chapter 3 - Configuration CHAPTER 3 – C ONFIGURATION Configuration Run the ISDN MTA128ST-USB configuration utility for North American customized ISDN settings. Note: For Europe, run the configuration utility to customize the settings of the terminal adapter such as configuring Multiple Subscriber Numbers (MSNs).
Chapter 3 - Configuration Voice TEI is the TEI assigned to the voice channel. Choices are: Auto TEI, a fixed TEI number, or Disable. AT command: *!D3= Data MSN The Data MSN (Multiple Subscriber Number) allows a caller to specify an individual MTA128ST-USB when more than one unit is connected to your network terminator. If you don’t assign a value to the MSN, the unit accepts all incoming calls.
Chapter 3 - Configuration Select either the Enbloc or the Overlap dialing method for use when establishing a data call. Your ISDN provider determines the dialing method. The Enbloc method is used for most ISDN dialing; however, you can select the overlap method if you are working with a private network. AT command: %A97= Data Protocol The data protocol, also known as the B-channel protocol and the rate adaption protocol, is the language spoken over each 64 Kbps channel between two ISDN devices.
Chapter 3 - Configuration If you are using a Windows operating system, you may also use Dial-Up Networking to configure your adapter. Refer to the on-line User Guide for configuration information. To Install in Windows 98/2000/XP 1. When installing from disk, insert the Setup disk (provided in your MTA128ST-USB package) into drive A or B. If installing from a network location, connect to it. (Note the drive letter. You may need it if you run Setup again.) 2. Click Start | Settings | Control Panel. 3.
Chapter 3 - Configuration 5. When you finish configuring the MTA128ST-USB, exit the configuration utility. AT Commands You can configure the MTA128ST-USB using AT commands, just as you would configure an analog modem. Use this method if you prefer to work with AT commands or if you have a special requirement not addressed by the configuration utility. Using AT Commands to Configure the MTA128ST-USB 1. Connect the MTA128ST-USB to the USB port on your PC. 2. Turn on the MTA128ST-USB.
