Connect the Modem

Made Easy Tool for DEFINITY Media Server Configurations
Issue 5, October 2002

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Connect the Modem

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Note:

These instructions are for connecting the U.S. Robotics modem supplied to U.S. customers only. If using a different modem, follow the manufacturer's instructions on connecting the modem.

Connect the RS232 port of the modem to the MODEM connector of the TN802B external cable assembly.

Note:

Check the labels near the connectors; the MODEM and COM2 connectors look the same.

Connect an analog telephone line to the left most analog-line port on the modem as shown in External Modem Connections for U.S. Robotics Modem.

Make sure that the modem's DIP switches are set as shown in External Modem Connections for U.S. Robotics Modem and U.S. Robotics Modem Dip Switch Settings.

Plug the modem into an AC power outlet.

Turn on the modem using the switch on the front of the modem.

External Modem Connections for U.S. Robotics Modem

Figure Notes:

Connect analog line here.

DIP switch 5 must be up.

Connect MODEM connector here.

Connect power connector here.


U.S. Robotics Modem Dip Switch Settings
Dip Switch	Setting	Description
1	UP DOWN	Data Terminal Ready normal Data Terminal Ready override
2	UP DOWN	Verbal result codes Numeric result codes
3	UP DOWN	Suppress result codes Display result codes
4	UP DOWN	Echo offline commands No echo, offline commands
5	UP DOWN	Auto answer on first ring or higher if specified in NVRAM Auto answer off
6	UP DOWN	Carrier detect normal Carrier detect override
7	UP DOWN	Load NVRAM defaults Load factory defaults
8	UP DOWN	Dumb mode Smart mode

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