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CHAPTER 2
INSTALLATION
Your Modem is designed for use with PCs, or terminals. This
chapter contains instructions on how to install your modem.
Turn to page 2.9 for instructions on the initial installation
of the PC card modem.
Installation procedure for the desktop Modem.
To install your Modem you should complete the following steps:
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2.
3.
4.
Find a suitable location to place your Modem.
Connect your Modem to your computer, printer or terminal.
Connect your Modem to the telephone line.
Connect your power supply to the modem and to a mains AC
outlet.
Location
Your Modem is designed to fit neatly on a desk or shelf, and
should be placed near a 220-240V AC power source (such as a
wall outlet). The length of your RS-232C cable determines the
distance between your modem and the computer, printer or
terminal that you wish to interface with.
You should be able to see the LED indicator lights on the
front panel clearly and be able to hear the internal speaker
when dialling calls.
PC Connection Requirements
The following components are required to connect your Modem to
a personal computer:
1.
2.
3.
An RS-232C or V.24 serial port in the computer.
A cable with a male connector to connect to your
Modem; the gender of the connector on the other end
depends on your computer requirements. (25 pin
female for most PCs). See Appendix C. for cable
descriptions.
The appropriate software (usually a 'COMMS' package
or terminal emulator) to operate the
computer-to-modem interface. (eg. Terminal' in
MS-Windows)
When connecting your Modem to a computer, printer or terminal
not equipped with a DB-25 connector, you will need to obtain
an adapter cable. See your computer dealer for the
appropriate cable.
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