NETGEAR XM128S, Getting Started Manual

Page 1: ...GEAR Inc A Bay Networks Company 4401 Great America Parkway Santa Clara CA 95054 USA Phone 888 NETGEAR Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128S ISDN Digital Modem XM128S_bk fm book Page i Friday March 6 1998 11 33 AM ...

Page 2: ... system or with post installation questions or problems contact your point of purchase representative To contact customer support or to purchase additional copies of this document and publications for other NETGEAR products you can contact NETGEAR at the following numbers Phone U S Canada 1 800 211 2069 United Kingdom 44 171 571 5120 France 0800 90 2078 Germany 0130 817305 Australia 800 14 20 46 N...

Page 3: ...nstallation Package Contents 3 1 Installing the Modem 3 2 Verifying Hardware Installation 3 3 Installing Software for Windows 3 3 Installing the Windows 95 Driver 3 4 Installing and Launching FirstGear 3 6 Using the Advanced Feature for Setting Telephone Numbers 3 9 Configuring Windows 95 Dial Up Networking 3 11 Configuring Dial Up Networking for One B Channel 3 11 Configuring Dial Up Networking f...

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Page 5: ... 4 Select Device screen 3 5 Figure 3 5 Welcome screen 3 7 Figure 3 6 FirstGear screen 3 8 Figure 3 7 Multiple Subscriber Numbers screen 3 9 Figure 3 8 Outgoing Telephone Numbers screen 3 10 Figure 3 9 Make New Connection screen 3 11 Figure 3 10 Make New Connection screen for entering ISP information 3 12 Figure 3 11 My Connection screen 3 13 Figure 3 12 Server Types tab screen 3 14 Figure 3 13 TCP...

Page 6: ...vi Tables Tables Table 2 1 LED descriptions 2 2 Table 2 2 Rear panel components 2 3 XM128S_bk fm book Page vi Friday March 6 1998 11 33 AM ...

Page 7: ...r 128 Kbps data rate without compression and can download video clips music or high resolution color graphics from the World Wide Web or other online services many times faster than an analog modem The Model XM128S modem supports concurrent data and voice communications reducing cost and administration of multiple phone lines Purpose This guide provides instructions for the installation and use of...

Page 8: ...type the text and press the Enter key When you read type type the text but do not press the Enter key When you read press press only the alphanumeric or named key When you read click click the left mouse button Note This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest Caution This format is used to highlight information that will help you prevent equipment failure or loss...

Page 9: ... additional conventions italics Book titles and UNIX file command and directory names Initial Caps Menu titles and window and button names Related Publication For more information about the Model XM128S modem refer to the Reference Guide for the Model XM128 ISDN Digital Modem XM128S_bk fm book Page ix Friday March 6 1998 11 33 AM ...

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Page 11: ... user to connect to the analog world through a modem fax machine or telephone To take advantage of constant new developments while sustaining your hardware investment the Model XM128S modem uses flash EPROMs that enable convenient uploading of newly available firmware Features The Model XM128S ISDN Digital Modem supports a variety of compression schemes including V 42bis and Hi fn LZS Compression ...

Page 12: ...s X 75 V 110 V 120 and Point to Point Protocol PPP B channel speeds of 56 Kbps in band signaling and 64 Kbps out of band signaling 112 Kbps 128 Kbps channel bundling MLP and Multipoint PPP RFC1717 Hi fn LZS compression Stac V 42bis data compression using the X 75 V 120 and bundle protocols Configurable using either FirstGear a Windows 95 utility or AT commands Automatic ISDN and analog call detect...

Page 13: ...er management and control of the Model XM128S modem familiarize yourself with the components on the front panel as illustrated in Figure 2 1 Key 1 PWR power LED 2 ISDN LEDs 3 RS 232 COM LEDs 4 PHONE 1 and PHONE 2 LEDs Figure 2 1 Front panel of the Model XM128S modem with S T interface 7848MEA DTR DSR RTS CTS TD D PWR B1 B2 AA CP ISDN RD 1 2 ISDN Digital Modem INTERFACE 128Kpbs MODEL XM128 S COM 2 ...

Page 14: ...on is active on either of the B channels RS 232 COM LEDs DTR Green On The data terminal or computer connected to the DTE port on the Model XM128S modem is ready to communicate DSR Green On The Model XM128S modem is ready to communicate with the connected data terminal or computer RTS Green On The data terminal or computer connected to the DTE port on the Model XM128S modem is ready to transmit dat...

Page 15: ...XM128S modem Table 2 2 describes the components on the rear panel of the Model XM128S modem Table 2 2 Rear panel components Label Description ON OFF This switch turns power on or off POWER This receptacle is for the power adapter RS 232 This RS 232 COM port is for connecting the Model XM128S modem to the serial port of a computer or data terminal ISDN S This port is for connecting the Model XM128S...

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Page 17: ... with bundled software 3 5 inch driver and utility diskettes Warranty and Owner Registration Card Call your reseller or customer support in your area if there are any wrong missing or damaged parts Refer to page ii for the location of customer support in your area Keep the carton including the original packing materials Use them to repack the modem if you need to return it for repair To qualify fo...

Page 18: ...e Refer to Figure 3 1 and then to the steps following the illustration for detailed instructions for making those connections Key 1 Model XM128S modem 2 AC power adapter 3 Computer PC Macintosh or UNIX workstation 4 Shielded RS 232 25 pin straight cable 5 ISDN connection to NT1 device connected with ISDN cable provided in package 6 Analog device telephone fax or modem Figure 3 1 Model XM128S modem...

Page 19: ...er on to your Model XM128S modem 9 Turn the power on to your computer Verifying Hardware Installation When the installation is complete and power applied to the modem a self test sequence begins The B1 B2 and AA LED lights blink on and then off again After this cycle is complete the PWR power LED remains on If the test routine fails the D LED blinks Refer to Reference Guide for the Model XM128 ISD...

Page 20: ...DN Digital Modem for information about using a terminal program and AT commands for configuring your modem To install the Windows 95 driver 1 Turn on power to your Model XM128S modem 2 Turn on power to your PC and start Windows 95 The New Hardware Found screen opens as illustrated in Figure 3 2 Windows 95 detects your Model XM128S modem automatically and prompts you to indicate which driver you wa...

Page 21: ...ted in Figure 3 3 Figure 3 3 Install From Disk screen 5 Insert the NETGEAR XM128 Driver Disk in the floppy drive 6 As instructed on the Install From Disk screen type A to find the driver disk 7 Click on OK The Select Device screen opens as illustrated in Figure 3 4 Figure 3 4 Select Device screen XM128S_bk fm book Page 5 Friday March 6 1998 11 33 AM ...

Page 22: ...ing up your Model XM128S modem with a computer running Windows 95 you must have a terminal program that allows you to send and receive AT commands and responses from the modem For further information about manual configuration refer to Chapter 4 Configuration in Reference Guide for the Model XM128 ISDN Digital Modem To configure your Model XM128S modem with a computer running Windows 95 you must i...

Page 23: ... on your screen until the installation is complete The FirstGear software installation is complete You can now run the FirstGear software 5 Open the NETGEAR program group that was created when you installed FirstGear 6 Run FirstGear The FirstGear screen as illustrated in Figure 3 6 opens XM128S_bk fm book Page 7 Friday March 6 1998 11 33 AM ...

Page 24: ... company for incoming calls Type the number s into the appropriate field s leaving out spaces or dashes for example 0023158693 Note If you subscribe to multiple subscriber number MSN supplementary service enter the incoming numbers by using the advanced feature You can use the advanced feature by clicking on Advanced and following the steps in Using the Advanced Feature for Setting Telephone Numbe...

Page 25: ... make use of this feature you must subscribe to Multiple Subscriber Number MSN service from your local PTT If a number has been specified for any of the B channel protocol fields X 75 PPP V 110 or V 120 any incoming data call matching that number will automatically cause the TA to use the corresponding protocol If a number has been entered in the ISDN Data Multi Auto field the Model XM128S modem a...

Page 26: ...e as those assigned for the incoming calls If you need a number to be different enter only digits ignoring parentheses dashes and spaces 4 Click on OK The FirstGear screen as illustrated in Figure 3 6 on page 3 8 opens You can click on Apply if you want to save the changes or you can wait to save the changes until after you have set the protocols using the Advanced option To save the changes and c...

Page 27: ...r icon 2 Double click on the Dial Up Networking folder 3 Double click on the Make New Connection icon from within the Dial Up Networking folder The Make New Connection screen as illustrated in Figure 3 9 opens Figure 3 9 Make New Connection screen 4 Type a name for your connection in the field called Type a name for the computer you are dialing Note You must install Windows 95 and Dial Up Networki...

Page 28: ...et up a second dial up connection with the Netgear XM128 Internet PPP 128K driver for your 128K Internet connection through your local ISP Each dial up connection uses a different driver 6 Click on Next The second Make New Connection screen as illustrated in Figure 3 10 opens Figure 3 10 Make New Connection screen for entering ISP information 7 Type the phone number of the Internet service provide...

Page 29: ...rom the menu The My Connection screen as illustrated in Figure 3 11 opens Figure 3 11 My Connection screen 12 Make sure that your Model XM128S modem appears in the Connect using box If you have settings given to you by your ISP follow those guidelines and go to step 20 on page 3 15 If you do not have guidelines given to you by your ISP go to step 13 XM128S_bk fm book Page 13 Friday March 6 1998 11...

Page 30: ...g PPP use the default settings shown in Figure 3 12 If you are connecting to a LAN select Log on to network If you are logging on to a Microsoft Windows network select NetBEUI If you are logging on to a Novell network select IPX SPX Compatible If you are logging on to an Internet connection select TCP IP Figure 3 12 Server Types tab screen XM128S_bk fm book Page 14 Friday March 6 1998 11 33 AM ...

Page 31: ... step If your host does not require you to specify an IP address go to step 18 17 Click on Specify an IP address and enter your IP address only 18 Click on OK This step completes the remote connection definition 19 Locate the icon of the connection profile that you created in your Dial Up Networking folder and double click on it 20 Type the user name and password for your ISP if they are incorrect...

Page 32: ...for each B channel separate the two numbers with a plus sign Otherwise enter the number as normal for example 5551111 5552222 8 Click on Next 9 Click on Finish A new icon is created in the Dial Up Networking folder 10 Click your right mouse button on the new icon 11 Select Properties from the pop up menu The My Connection screen as illustrated in Figure 3 11 on page 3 13 opens Make sure the Use co...

Page 33: ...Numbers screen 3 9 My Connection screen 3 13 N New Hardware Found screen 3 4 NT driver installing 3 3 O on off switch 2 3 Outgoing Telelphone Numbers screen 3 10 P package contents 3 1 PHONE 1 port 2 3 PHONE 2 port 2 3 ports 2 3 power receptacle 2 3 R rear panel 2 3 related publication xi S screens FirstGear 3 8 Install From Disk 3 5 Make New Connection 3 11 Make New Connection for entering ISP in...

Page 34: ...ab screen 3 14 switch 2 3 T TCP IP Settings screen 3 15 V verifying installation 3 3 W Welcome screen 3 7 Windows 95 configuring Dial Up Networking for one B channel 3 11 configuring Dial Up Networking for two B channels 3 16 driver installing 3 4 World Wide Web ii XM128S_bk fm book Page 2 Friday March 6 1998 11 33 AM ...