ActionTec 56K/V.92 User Manual

User Manual56K/V.92External Modem

7Installing theSoftwareAfter connecting the Modem to the computer and the phone line, the driver soft-ware must be loaded on the computer. Select the

8Actiontec External 56K/V92 Modem User Manual4. In the next window, select Search for the best driver for your device(Recommended), then click Next.5.

9Chapter 3 Installing the Software6. In the next window that appears, Windows searches for and then finds theproper software on the Installation CD. C

10Actiontec External 56K/V92 Modem User ManualWindows Me1. Ensure the Modem is turned off, then power up the computer and, while it isbooting, insert

11Chapter 3 Installing the Software5. The “Browse for Folder” window appears. Click on the + next to “EXT560_V181 [X:]” CD-ROM icon (where X is the dr

12Actiontec External 56K/V92 Modem User Manual7. In the next “Add New Hardware Wizard” window, click Next.8. In the next window, Windows searches for

13Chapter 3 Installing the Software9. The final “Add New Hardware Wizard” window appears. Click Finish to com-plete the download.The Modem is now read

14Actiontec External 56K/V92 Modem User Manual3. In the “Diagnostics” tab of the “Modem Properties” window, select the COMport used by the Modem, then

15Chapter 3 Installing the SoftwareWindows NT 4.01. Ensure the Modem is turned off, then power up the computer and, while it isbooting, insert the Ins

16Actiontec External 56K/V92 Modem User Manual6. In the next window, click Have Disk…7. In the “Install From Disk” window, navigate to the CD-ROM driv

iTable of ContentsIntroduction 1Features 1Package Contents 2Firmware Updates 2Safety Information 3Technical Support 4Connecting the Modem 5Power S

17Chapter 3 Installing the Software8. The “Locate File” window appears. Select the CD-ROM drive icon from the“Look in” drop down list.9. The contents

18Actiontec External 56K/V92 Modem User Manual10. The contents of the folder appear in the “Locate File” window. Select Drivers,then click Open.11. Th

19Chapter 3 Installing the Software12. The contents of the “WinNT” folder appear in the “Locate File” window.Select Mdmatex.inf, then click Open.13. A

20Actiontec External 56K/V92 Modem User Manual14. In the next window, ensure Actiontec 56K External Modem is listed in the“Models” list box, then clic

21Chapter 3 Installing the Software16. A “Modem Setup” window appears, stating that the computer needs to berestarted before the Modem can be used. Cl

22Actiontec External 56K/V92 Modem User ManualWindows 20001. Ensure the Modem is turned off, then power up the computer and, while it isbooting, inser

23Chapter 3 Installing the Software4. In the next window, select Search for a suitable driver for my device (rec-ommended), then click Next.5. Another

24Actiontec External 56K/V92 Modem User Manual6. In the next window, Windows states it has found the driver. Click Next.7.The final “Found New Hardwar

25Chapter 3 Installing the SoftwareWindows XP1. Ensure the Modem is turned off, then power up the computer and, while it isbooting, insert the Install

26Actiontec External 56K/V92 Modem User Manual4. Another “Hardware Update Wizard” window appears. Select Search remov-able media (floppy, CD-ROM…), th

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27Chapter 3 Installing the SoftwareVerifying Driver Software Installation (Windows 2000 and XP)To verify the Modem and its driver software are confi

28Actiontec External 56K/V92 Modem User Manual4. When the “Actiontec V.92 External Modem Properties” window appears, selectDiagnostics, then click Que

29TroubleshootingThis section describes a few problems that may be encountered when using theModem, and solutions to overcome them.When I restart my c

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31AT CommandsTo access the Modem manually, use AT commands. AT commands can be sent tothe Modem from a computer running a communications program.Co

32Actiontec External 56K/V92 Modem User ManualH0 Hangs up the telephone line*H1 Picks up the telephone lineLn Speaker volumeL0 Off or low speaker volu

33Chapter 4 TroubleshootingS37 = 12 16800 bits/sS37 = 13 19200 bits/sS37 = 14 21600 bits/sS37 = 15 24000 bits/sS37 = 16 26400 bits/sS37 = 17 288

34Actiontec External 56K/V92 Modem User ManualS38 = 16 48000 bits/sS38 = 17 49333 bits/sS38 = 18 50666 bits/sS38 = 19 52000 bits/sS38 = 20 53333

35NoticesRegulatory Compliance NoticesClass B EquipmentThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device,

36Actiontec External 56K/V92 Modem User ManualModificationsThe FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications madeto this devi

1IntroductionThank you for purchasing the Actiontec V.92 External Modem. The Modem is alsocompatible with the V.90 and K56Flex™ standards.☞Important:

37Limited WarrantyHardware: Actiontec Electronics, Inc., warrants to the end user (“Customer”) thatthis hardware product will be free from defects in

38Actiontec External 56K/V92 Modem User ManualTHIS ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS PRODUCT MAY INCLUDE OR BE BUNDLEDWITH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE, THE USE OF WHICH

39Limited WarrantyNEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR ITANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAIN-

40Actiontec External 56K/V92 Modem User ManualGoverning Law:This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the Stateof California, U.S.A., exc

2Actiontec 56K/v92 External Modem User Manual V.80 video standard support for videophone and video conferencing Controller-based, with support for W

3Chapter 1 IntroductionSafety InformationShock HazardTo avoid shock hazard: The power cord and any other equipment to which this product is attache

4Actiontec 56K/v92 External Modem User ManualTechnical SupportActiontec Electronics, Inc., prides itself on making durable, high-quality, high-perform

5Connecting theModemTo connect the Modem:1. Ensure the computer is powered down.2. Plug the serial cable connected to the rear panel of the Modem in

6Actiontec External 56K/V92 Modem User ManualPower SwitchThe Modem’s Power Switch is located on the left side of the rear panel, and is apush-button t