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1. 200 200 200 1 200 200 200 2 3 4 Courier V Everything External Modem Getting Started Set Up a Connection to Your Internet Service Provider 11 Click Start Programs Accessories Dial Up Networking 12 Double click Make New Connection Type a name for the connection then click Next gt Type a phone number for the connection then click Next gt You should see a message indicating that a new connection was created successfully Click Finish 13 From the Dial Up Networking window put the cursor over your new icon and click the right mouse button Select Properties from the menu that appears 14 Click Server Type and then deselect Log on to Network NetBEUI and IPX SPX Compatible Select OK then OK Double click on your new connection icon to connect Windows 3 x Windows 3 x comes with a built in communications software package Windows Terminal You can use Windows Terminal to test the Courier or you can install the communications software package that is included in the package with the Courier Windows Terminal is in the Accessories group by default Because Terminal only supports speeds up to 19200 bps you will probably want to use a third party communications software package such as Quick Link II instead For Quick Link II see the section Testing the Courier on page 3 14 For other Windows software packages see Chapter 5 Setups for Common Windows Software Packages For instructions a2. Com5 local connection Setups for Common Windows Software Packages 5 5 5 6 D After the search is complete go to the Modems list and select US Robotics Dual Standard 28800 and then select OK Prodigy 1 Start Prodigy 2 From the Prodigy SIGN ON window select Comm Options Setup 3 From the Set Up window select a Modem Speed of 9600 bps and select the Communications Port that the Courier is using then select OK Set Up Primary Phone Number Modem Speed bps 1 708 555 5555 2400 Network Symbol a Alternate Phone Number Modem Speed bps Lo 2400 a Please Note Not all modem Network Symbol a l speeds available in all areas Communications Port Dialing Options for this session comM1 COM3 Dial with my Primary Number COM 2 COM 4 Dial with my Aftemote Number Dial the PRODIGY Phone Directory Phone Type Note Alternate number may not be Tone Pulse available when primary is working 3 Save settings for future sessions Courier V Everything External Modem Getting Started Trumpet Winsock 1 2 From Windows double click the Trumpet Winsock icon Select Dialler and then Edit Scripts Open the LOGIN CMD file Change these lines output AT amp F1 13 input 10 OK n output atdt lt phone number to dial gt Exit and save the changes you made From File Setup under SLIP Port enter the COM port number that the Courier is using its
3. Test Options Failed Call Timeout Answer Tone Timeout Answer Tone Detector Loss of Carrier Disconnect Timer Equalization Receive Sensitivity Transmit Level Transmitter Frequency Tolerance Certification Ringer Equivalence Remote digital loopback digital loopback test pattern and dial test 60 second default programmable 2 255 sec 60 seconds 2080 2120 Hz 0 7 second default programmable 0 2 25 5 sec Adaptive 43 dBm 2 dBm 9 dBm maximum 01 FCC Part 15 Class B Domestic IC Canada CS 03 UL listed 0 4b Courier V Everything External Modem Getting Started Appendix C Warranty and Notices Limited Warranty U S Robotics Access Corp warrants to the original consumer or other end user purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of five years from the date of purchase During the warranty period and upon proof of purchase the product will be repaired or replaced with the same or similar model at our option without charge for either parts or labor This warranty shall not apply if the product is modified tampered with misused or subjected to abnormal working conditions REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PUR CHASER THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE AND U S
4. 4 6 online services 1 2 OS 2 3 6 P package contents 2 3 pcAnywhere 5 4 Plug and Play 1 8 Point to Point Protocol PPP 1 1 port serial 2 1 ProComm Plus 5 5 Prodigy 5 6 protocols B 1 R RD light 1 4 redial carrier loss 1 8 Remote Access Dialer for Windows NT 3 7 Remote Access Service for Windows NT 3 7 I 2 Courier V Everything External Modem Getting Started remote configuration of the Courier 1 7 RS light 1 4 RS 232 See EIA 232 S SD light 1 4 security features 1 6 selective reject 1 5 serial cable 2 2 Serial Line Internet Protocol SLIP 1 1 serial port 2 1 settings current 4 6 software communications 2 1 speaker controlling the 4 1 standards compatibility B 1 status indicators 1 3 switches setting 2 4 SYN light 1 5 synchronous applications 1 8 3 10 T TCP IP 1 1 3 4 technical specifications B 1 testing the Courier 1 7 3 11 TR light 1 4 Trumpet Winsock 5 7 U U S Robotics BBS 3 11 contacting the writers iv UART 2 1 UNIX 3 10 V V protocols B 1 V 34 1 5 B 1 V Everything defined 1 6 verifying operation 3 11 Voice Data switch 1 3 4 2 volume control 1 3 4 1 W Warp 3 6 warranty C 1 Win CIM 5 7 Windows 3 1 3 5 3 11 3 5 95 3 1 for Workgroups 3 5 NT 3 7 Terminal 3 5 WinFax PRO 5 8 Winsock 5 7 Y YMODEM file transfer protocol
5. ATDSO Chapter 3 ATSO 0 or 1 Chapter 3 ATZ Chapter 4 AT amp T6 816 8 Chapter 15 AT amp ZC s Chapter 4 The modem is shipped from the factory set at 32 9 If a command string has been stored amp ZC s the Courier sends the stored command string when you push the Voice Data switch If no command string is stored the Courier still reports that S32 9 but actually behaves as if it is set to S32 1 Originate mode You can program the voice data switch to execute a stored command string when pressed The following example assigns a command string that displays the link diagnostics screen when you press the voice data switch AT amp ZC I6 lt Enter gt Set the voice data switch function to execute stored command string by setting Register 532 to 9 with the following command ATS32 9 lt Enter gt Note that you can reset the voice data switch at any time to one of the other available functions Additionally you can overwrite the stored command string with a new one at any time Once you ve stored your command string and set Register 532 press the Voice Data switch whenever you want the Courier to send the command string Other Features 4 5 Getting Information About Calls Here are the commands that provide detailed information about your current settings and current and last calls To get call in progress data and current settings while you are on line set DIP switch 9 OFF and then send ATZ lt Enter gt or po
6. ROBOTICS SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE TO PURCHASER FOR INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights that vary from state to state Warranty and Notices C 1 Should you encounter problems in operating this device first follow the instructions in Chapter 16 Troubleshooting of the Courier Modems Command Reference manual The chapter contains solutions to operating problems as well as procedures to follow if there is an apparent Courier malfunction Service Support To obtain service under this warranty contact U S Robotics Corporate Systems Support as described below Be sure to have the product s serial number handy if you call or send copies if you are contacting us by mail Contacting U S Robotics Check the Corporate Systems Customer Support card that came with your Courier for information about how to contact us If the support representative determines that you should send your equipment to USR for service you will be given a Service Repair Order SRO number to help us keep track of your watranty request Once you have received your SRO number take or mail the product postage prepaid to U S Robotics at the address on
7. asynchronous Trellis Coded Modulation TCM 4800 bps asynchronous Quadrature Amplitude Modulation QAM 16 8 14 4 12 Kbps 9600 7200 bps asynchronous asymmetrical 450 bps back channel with automatic handshake adjustment to 300 bps Trellis Coded Modulation TCM and Quadrature Amplitude Modulation QAM 4800 bps asynchronous asymmetrical 450 bps back channel with automatic Technical Specifications B 1 ITU T V 32bis ITU T V 32 ITU T V 22bis Bell 212A ITU T V 23 Bell 103 handshake adjustment to 300 bps Quadrature Amplitude Modulation QAM 14 4 12 Kbps 9600 7200 bps asynchronous Trellis Coded Modulation TCM 4800 bps asynchronous Quadrature Amplitude Modulation QAM 9600 bps asynchronous Trellis Coded Modulation TCM 4800 bps asynchronous Quadrature Amplitude Modulation QAM 2400 bps asynchronous Quadrature Amplitude Modulation QAM 1200 bps also V 22 asynchronous Differential Phase Shift Keying DPSK 1200 bps asymmetrical with 75 bps back channel with Frequency Shift Keying FSK used by some U K and European phone systems 300 bps ITU T V 21 optional asynchronous Frequency Shift Keying FSK Error Control Data Compression Testing and Dialing ITU T V 42 MNP HST ITU T V 42bis ITU T V 54 ITU T V 25bis Fax LAPM error control 1200 bps and higher Levels 2 3 and 4 error control level 5 data compression 1200 bps and higher Asymmetrical mode at 16 8 14 4 12 Kbps
8. 1 2 Z ZMODEM file transfer protocol 1 2 Index l 3 I 2 Courier V Everything External Modem Getting Started
9. 9600 7200 4800 bps 450 300 bps back channel Data compression 1200 bps and higher Digital and remote digital loopback testing Dialing and answering method for automatic calling and or answering equipment The Courier provides Group III compatibility when controlled by Class 1 or Class 2 0 fax software In addition the Courier adheres to the following standards TIA EIA 578 Service Class 1 Asynchronous Facsimile DCE Control Standard B 2 Courier V Everything External Modem Getting Started TIA EIA 592 Service Class 2 0 Asynchronous Facsimile DCE Control Standard ITU T V 17 14 4 12 Kbps ITU T V 29 9600 7200 bps ITU T V 27ter 4800 2400 bps ITU T V 21 300 bps Additional Specifications Supported serial port rates 115200 57600 38400 19200 9600 4800 2400 1200 300 bps Adaptive Speed Leveling ASL 21600 19200 16800 14400 12000 9600 7200 4800 bps Serial port connector DB 25 Serial interfaces EIA RS 232 supports Macintosh serial ports Communications channel Full or half duplex on 2 wire phone lines demand driven high speed turnaround in HST mode symmetrical speeds in V 32 bis Data format Binary serial defaults to 8 bit word length no parity and 1 stop bit Word Parity Stop Length 1 Bit Bits 7 Even Odd 1 Mark Space 7 None 2 8 None 1 Flow Control Buffers Variable sizes Command Buffer 56 characters excluding the AT prefix Carriage Return and spaces Technical Specifications B 3 B 4
10. Baud Rate and check Hardware Handshake You re now ready to call your Internet service provider Select Dialler Login Win CIM CompuServe 1 2 3 From Windows Main double click on Control Panel From Control Panel double click on Ports Set the COM port that the Courier is using to 19200 baud rate and Hardware flow control Start the WinCIM program and select Special and then Session Settings Make sure that you choose the COM port that the Courier is using and set the baud rate to 19200 From the Special pull down menu select Modem Control Strings Your modem type should be Current and Initialize should show this string AT amp F amp BI amp H1I amp R2 amp A3 amp K3X44M Reset should show amp F Connect should show CONNECT and Suffix should show M Setups for Common Windows Software Packages 5 7 WinFax PRO 4 0 1 During installation you are asked the following question Do you want Setup to test COM ports for a fax device Select Yes 2 When the following screen appears choose as the Model U S Robotics Inc Courier Dual Standard FAX and then select Continue Delrina WinFax PRO 4 0 Setup Select a fax modem for WinFax PRO 4 0 to use If your fax modem does not appear on the fax modem Model list choose the Generic entry at the top of the list Fax Modem O E Tse Casi O BY Model Init ATAFRHIS7 558 Beec t lt i CS S S SO S SSSSS IX Use Hardware Flow Con
11. Jj Hoboties Thea Intelligent npice UM em et FIBO 41 115 PRIME 9812 LL MUT DUM fillxo call our CD ELAS CETE vax on Demand All nodex running neg 1 Shared Ac w U Evuryth 33 688 Courter rodent Figure 3 2 Success 3 12 Courier V Everything External Modem Getting Started Chapter 4 Other Features This chapter explains how to use features specific to the Courier V Everything External Modem including the volume control the Voice Data switch and MI MIC operations Voice Data Switch Volume Control Volume Control The volume control is located under the right front of the Courier Slide the control toward the front of the Courier to increase the volume Slide the control toward the back of the Courier to decrease the volume Use the ATMn command to control when the speaker sounds M1 is the default Mn Control when the speaker sounds MO The speaker is always off M1 The speaker is on until the call is negotiated M2 The speaker is always on M3 The speaker turns on after the last digit is dialed and stays on until the call is negotiated Example ATMI Enter Other Features 4 1 The Voice Data Switch 4 2 The Voice Data switch allows you to alternate voice and data over the same connection You call the remote user by telephone then you each press the Voice Data switch on the Courier After you re finished sending a
12. Settings Make the following settings If you are using a computer with a serial port that cannot support high speeds choose 19200 Then click OK Line Settings Ea Baud Rate E r Data bits Parity Stop bits CA None 61 C5 C Odd C 1 5 CB C Even C2 O7 C Mark r Flow control Cs C Space Hardware Xon Xoff C None Cancel Hep 3 Click Setup Modem Setup Select the Comm Port to which the Courier is attached Click OK 4 Inthe terminal window type AT Enter The Courier should respond OK D Dial the U S Robotics BBS at 847 982 5092 For example ATDT18479825092 Enter dials the U S Robotics BBS as a long distance call Communicating with the Courier 3 11 NOTE If you need to dial 9 to get an outside line dial as in this example ATDT9 18479825092 lt Enter gt If you want to disable call waiting for this call in most areas dial 70 before you dial the phone number for example ATDT 70 18479825092 lt Enter gt The following screens are what you should see when you dial the BBS atdt 9825092 CONNECT 31200 ARQ V34 LAPM V42BIS CONNECT 31200 ARQ V34 LAPM V42BIS CONNECT 115200 02 27 96 12 52 21 Error Correcting Modem Detected USR Support BBS ComServer 486 PCBoard R v15 22 100 Node 11 Testing your system capability Do you want graphics Enter yes Figure 3 1 Connecting Bo yuu want graphics Enter egux lt y
13. page 16 8 in the Courier Modems Command Reference Include proof of the date of purchase IMPORTANT If you ship your unit pack it securely be sure your SRO number is visible on the outside of the package and ship it charges prepaid and insured C 2 Courier V Everything External Modem Getting Started Notices FCC Registration FCC15 CJE 0263 FCC 68 CJEUSA 73130 FA E Connecting to the Telephone Company s Lines The telephone company may request the telephone number s to which the Courier is connected and the FCC information printed above If the Courier is malfunctioning it may affect the telephone lines In this case disconnect the Courier until the source of the difficulty is traced FCC Notice Radio and Television Interference This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is e
14. 4 SEE PAGE 2 4 Power To AC Power To Computer Switch SEE PAGE 2 4 SEE PAGES 2 4 and A 1 SEE PAGE 2 6 Figure 1 2 The Courier V Everything Modem Back The Courier 1 3 Status Indicators The Courier displays its status using 12 light emitting diodes LEDs that are visible from the front Table 1 1 The Courier s Status Indicators HS On Off AA On Blinking Off CD On Off OH On Off RD Flashing Off SD Flashing Off TR On Off MR On Flashing Off RS On Off cs On Off High Speed 4800 bps or faster connection Once on remains on until reset The Courier has not made a 4800 bps or faster connection since last reset Auto Answer Status Auto answer on Incoming call detected Auto answer off Carrier Detect Status Carrier detected from remote device or carrier detect forced on using DIP switch 6 Carrier not detected Off Hook The Courier has control of the line The Courier does not have control of the line Received Data Status The Courier is sending data to your computer Idle Send Data Status The Courier is receiving data from your computer Idle Data Terminal Ready Status DTR signal received from your computer or DTR is forced on using DIP switch 1 DTR not detected Modem Ready The Courier is powered on The Courier is retraining with a remote device or is in test mode The Courier is powered off Request to Send Status RTS signal
15. Courier V Everything External Modem makes any computer or terminal with an EIA RS 232 serial port or a Macintosh serial port capable of exchanging data with modems or fax machines over standard analog telephone lines at speeds of up to 33 6 Kbps Using the Courier The most common uses of the Courier modem are for accessing the Internet or online services accessing corporate networks remotely calling bulletin board systems BBSs and for sending or receiving facsimiles or files Using the Courier always requires some kind of communications software The software required differs depending on what you re trying to do Accessing the Internet To access the Internet you need to set up an account with an Internet service provider in your area Often Internet service providers supply you with the software you ll need In other cases support for Internet access is built in to your computer s operating system as is the case with Windows 95 The software needed to access the Internet is called a TCP IP protocol stack Your TCP IP protocol stack must provide a dialing application that is capable of sending data over a serial line using the Point to Point protocol PPP or the Serial Line Internet Protocol SLIP The Courier 1 1 Calling Online Services Each online service such as America Online or CompuServe provides its own customized communications software package A couple of these packages are included with the Courier These
16. DB 9 is required If your computer and software support Request to Send and you wish to use Received Data hardware flow control amp R2 Pin 4 DB 25 or Pin 7 DB 9 is required A 2 Courier V Everything External Modem Getting Started For Macintosh Computers If you re connecting the Courier to a Macintosh computer we strongly recommend that you purchase a Hardware Handshaking cable to get the most reliable performance Mac Pin Oc RON 0 DB 25 Connector Male Mac Pin Description Output Handshake Input Handshake Transmit Data Ground Ground to Received Data Received Data Modem Pin 4 20 N Modem Pin Description Request to Send and Data Terminal Ready Clear to Send Transmit Data Ground Received Data The Serial Port A 3 Appendix B Technical Specifications Standards Compatibility The Courier uses multiple standard data communications protocols and is also compatible with many nonstandard schemes NOTE The International Telecommunication Union ITU T was formerly the International Telegraph and Telephone Consultative Committee CCITT Modulation ITU T V 34 V FC V 32terbo HST 33 6 31 2 28 8 26 4 24 21 6 19 2 16 8 14 4 12 Kbps 9600 7200 4800 bps asynchronous Trellis Coded Modulation TCM 28 8 26 4 24 21 6 19 2 16 8 14 4 Kbps asynchronous Trellis Coded Modulation TCM 21 6 19 2 16 8 14 4 12 Kbps 9600 7200 bps
17. E verything US Robotics TC Quad V 34 Card USR Courier V 32bis SWE Port Usage Dial out only S Receive calls only Di Select US Robotics Courier V 34 and then click OK and exit from Network setup When you re prompted to restart NT click Don t Restart Now Then from Program Manager click File Shutdown When NT shuts down power your computer off and then on again Now RAS knows about the serial port and the Courier that is attached Next you need to set up user accounts and access privileges those tasks are beyond the scope of this manual Communicating with the Courier 3 9 UNIX Linux AIX If the Courier will be answering set DIP switch 3 OFF 4 and 8 ON Linux has a built in communications software package called minicom By default minicom is located in the usr bin directory For instructions about how to set up your UNIX Linux or AIX communications software package call our fax on demand service at 800 762 6163 or 847 676 1598 or our BBS at 847 982 5092 Request document 10000 for a list of our technical support documents Mainframe OSs Refer to Chapter 12 Synchronous Applications in the Courier Modems Command Reference manual 3 10 Courier V Everything External Modem Getting Started Testing the Courier Use any communications software package for this test Quick Link II Fax is used as an example Quick Link Il Fax 1 Install and then start Quick Link 2 Click Setup Line
18. NO DIAL TONE result code and hang up 3 The remote user should type the answer command ATA lt Enter gt 4 ifthe remote modem also has handset exclusion leave both phones off hook in case you wish to switch back again to voice after your data transfer If the remote modem doesn t have handset exclusion switching back to voice may not be successful If you don t want to switch back to voice later hang up both phones as soon as the modems go off hook Changing the Function of the Voice Data Switch Use Register S32 to set the voice data switch for the function you desire The default is 532 1 pressing the switch forces the modem off hook in Originate mode Holding the switch in when you power on the modem causes it to perform a power on self test NOTE Some of the applications listed below require pre configuration Review the Chapter from Table 4 1 in the Courier Modems Command Reference before assigning the Voice Data switch function 4 4 Courier V Everything External Modem Getting Started Table 4 1 Voice Data Switch Commands 32 Value 0 AONOoaRWD Voice Data Switch Function Disabled Voice Data Originate Mode Voice Data Answer Mode Redial Last Number Dial Number Stored at position 0 Auto Answer On Off Toggle Reset Modem Initiate Remote Digital Loopback Busy Out the Phone Line Toggle Execute Stored Command Related Command ATD Chapter 3 ATA Chapter 3 ATDL Chapter 3
19. Robotics The Intelligent Choice in Information Access Courier V Everything External Modem Getting Started FINAL 4 96 p n 1 024 492 1996 U S Robotics Access Corp 8100 North McCormick Blvd Skokie IL 60076 2999 All Rights Reserved U S Robotics and the U S Robotics logo are registered trademarks of U S Robotics Access Corp V Fast Class and V FC are trademarks of Rockwell International Any trademarks tradenames service marks or service names owned or registered by any other company and used in this manual are the property of their respective companies 1996 U S Robotics Access Corp 8100 N McCormick Blvd Skokie IL 60076 2999 USA Table of Contents About This Manual iii We Welcome Your Suggestions iii Chapter 1 The Courier 1 1 Courier Controls Displays and Connectors sess 1 3 Status Indicatorgz nereo een ne lens e e e eer eva ds 1 4 Features saec torti iren PHI RED ERE SERERE SENEN AASEN 1 5 Chapter 2 Installing the Courier 2 1 What YouNeed 5 nee nde eret ete etae 2 1 Package Contents see niece epigr ee tite hide 2 3 Installing the Courier ssssssessseeeeernenennnenns 2 4 Setting the DIP Switches esses een 2 4 Powering On the Courier issii Isotis ansio niini ina itag 2 6 Chapter 3 Communicating with the Courier 3 1 WindOwWs 95 iacent eret iere t E EN Re PRU ae a aa E e iaaea hiiia 3 1 Windows idein ente mtd att n d 3 5 DOS iaiseeueste
20. allow access to mini and mainframe computers See Chapter 12 Dedicated Leased Line and Synchronous Applications in the Courier Modems Command Reference Dedicated and Leased Line Support The Courier does not need to be connected to the public switched telephone network You can connect a standard telephone cable between the Courier and another modem and make connections without even dialing You can also connect the Courier to a line that you lease from the telephone company See Chapter 12 Dedicated Leased Line and Synchronous Applications in the Courier Modems Command Reference 1 8 Courier V Everything External Modem Getting Started Chapter 2 Installing the Courier What You Need A Computer or Terminal with a Serial Port The Courier is compatible with any computer or terminal that provides a serial port with an ELA 232 interface See Appendix A The Serial Port for details For top performance your serial port must support speeds of 115 2 Kbps For IBM compatible PCs make sure your computer has a 16C550 UART Check your computer s documentation for details An Analog Telephone Line The Courier requires a standard analog telephone line Do not connect the Courier to a digital telephone line Digital lines are commonly used in office buildings and hotels If you are unsure whether your line is analog or digital ask a network administrator or your local telephone company Communications Software You must configur
21. ands Ch 2 ON Don t echo offline commands 5 ON OFF Auto answer Ch3 ON Don t auto answer 6 OFF OFF Normal Carrier Detect Ch 6 ON Carrier Detect always on 7 OFF OFF Display all result codes Ch 5 ON Display result codes only when originating calls 8 ON OFF Ignore AT commands dumb mode Ch 1 ON Act on AT commands smart mode 9 OFF OFF Disconnect on Ch2 ON Don t disconnect on 10 OFF OFF Load the configuration that is stored in Ch 4 non volatile memory NVRAM ON Load the amp FO configuration from read only memory ROM IMPORTANT When you power ON or reset the Courier the DIP switch settings override the settings you may have made previously using AT commands If you change the DIP switch settings while the Courier is powered ON you can avoid powering the Courier off to make the new settings take effect Just send the Courier the ATZ command For more information refer to the indicated chapter in the Courier Modems Command Reference Installing the Courier 2 5 Powering On the Courier Flip the power switch at the back right corner of the Courier Watch the LED indicators at the front Figure 2 4 Normal Appearance of the Courier s LEDs When Not Attached to a Computer Figure 2 5 Normal Appearance of the Courier s LEDs When Attached to a Computer and Ready to Receive Commands 2 6 Courier V Everything External Modem Getting Started Chapter 3 Communicating with the Courier Aft
22. anual and this Getting Started manual Figure 2 2 Contents of the Courier Package Installing the Courier 2 3 Installing the Courier 1 2 4 5 Connect the male DB 25 end of your serial cable to the Courier and the other end to a serial port on your computer If you are connecting the Courier to an IBM compatible PC note the number of the serial port to which you connect the Courier If your serial ports are lettered instead of numbered A is COMI and B is COM2 Connect one end of the phone cable to the wall jack and the other end to the Courier port labeled JACK If you have a telephone that you d like to connect to the Courier plug its cable into the Courier port labeled PHONE Plug one end of the power adapter to the Courier and the other end to a standard AC outlet Switch your computer s power on Setting the DIP Switches The DIP switches are located on the bottom of the Courier You will probably not need to change the DIP switch settings O DIP Switches e Figure 2 3 Location of the DIP Switches 2 4 Courier V Everything External Modem Getting Started Table 2 1 DIP Switch Settings For DIP Factory More Switch Setting Setting Effect Info 1 OFF OFF DTR normal Ch 6 ON Ignore DTR 2 OFF OFF Verbal result codes Ch5 ON Numeric result codes 3 ON OFF Suppress result codes Ch5 ON Display result codes 4 OFF OFF Echo offline comm
23. bout how to set up your Windows communications software package call our fax on demand service at 800 762 6163 or 847 676 1598 or our BBS at 847 982 5092 Request document 10000 for a list of our technical support documents Communicating with the Courier 3 5 DOS OS 2 Because there is no communications software built in to DOS you must install and run a third party communications software package in order to operate the Courier The Quick Link II diskette which is included in the package with the Courier contains a DOS version of the software as well as a Windows version You must choose the COM port to which the Courier is attached in whatever communications software package you are using For instructions about how to set up your DOS communications software package call our fax on demand service at 800 762 6163 or 847 676 1598 or our BBS at 847 982 5092 Request document 10000 for a list of our technical support documents To get the best performance you should replace the standard OS 2 serial port drivers COM SYS and VCOM SYS with SIO SYS and VSIO SYS You can get these enhanced drivers from our BBS at 847 982 5092 Check file area 18 OS 2 Support Utilities etc for SIO153 ZIP For help with OS 2 Warp installations download the file WARPIN ZIP from BBS file area 18 OS 2 Support Utilities etc For instructions about how to set up your OS 2 communications software package call our fax on demand service a
24. ciiie ee dent d RERO EEG RS 3 6 05 2 sitit edt iue RH det Mash aedi tee e o ae ie ede 3 6 UE Oe 3 7 Wandows INT 2 aee Lo ERE ER tcc 3 7 UNPDC EUO LA DX caeci teestete boa tae ee tete ette rhe eren teens 3 10 Mainframe OSS ix Gina ececei i tanaoa ae nna dee dtesei tene eae heus 3 10 Testing the Courietz oie te envie onte eetenigid 3 11 Chapter 4 Other Features 4 1 Volume Control 5 2 tege e oo t exe MS 4 1 The Voice Data Switch eese eene 4 2 Getting Information About Calls sssssssseeee 4 6 MI MIC Operations 1e ed errat itg ESOR 4 7 Chapter 5 Setups for Common Windows Software Packages 5 1 Appendix A The Serial Port A 1 The EIA 232 Interface aetema eet odes A 1 For Macintosh Computers sess A 3 Appendix B Technical Specifications B 1 Standards Compatibility aoa B 1 Appendix C Warranty and Notices C 1 Limited Warranty eoin e Er E tenen nennen C Notices About This Manual This manual explains how to set up and start using your Courier V Everything External Modem Refer to the Command Reference manual also included with the Courier for detailed information about using advanced features We Welcome Your Suggestions We ve made every effort to provide you with useful accurate information If you have any comments or suggestions about these materials please let us know Voicemail 847 933 5200 Email sysdocs usr com Chapter 1 The Courier The
25. e and run a communications software package in order to make the Courier work The Courier is shipped with a DOS Windows communications software package Installing the Courier 2 1 A Serial Cable Because there are a variety of connector types that different computers require a serial cable is not provided with the Courier See the next section Choosing a Serial Cable for guidelines Choosing a Serial Cable 1 Check the back of your computer for a serial port Serial ports may be labeled with the word COM or RS 232 or with symbols such as IOIOI JUUL or N Refer to your computer s documentation to be sure Figure 2 1 Typical Serial Ports 2 Depending on what kind of serial port is on your computer obtain a serial cable with a connector that will fit either a female DB 25 female DB 9 or a male 8 pin Macintosh serial connector The Courier s end of the serial cable must be a male DB 25 connector For a Macintosh you need a hardware handshaking cable NOTE If you plan to connect the Courier to a mainframe computer or use the Courier to dial in to a mainframe computer refer to Chapter 12 Synchronous Applications in the Courier Modems Command Reference manual 2 2 Courier V Everything External Modem Getting Started Package Contents 9 99999 The Courier Power adapter Phone cable Quick reference card Customer support services card DOS Windows communications software package A Command Reference m
26. eature 1 7 calls getting information about 4 6 carrier loss redial feature 1 8 CD light 1 4 Index Chameleon 5 2 COM port 2 1 communications software 2 1 compression protocols B 2 CompuServe 5 7 contents of package 2 3 CS light 1 4 D data compression protocols B 2 DB 25 connectorError Bookmark not defined A 2 DB 9 connector A 2 dedicated line support 1 8 dialer 1 1 dialing protocols B 2 Dial Up Networking 3 3 digital telephone lines 2 1 DIP switches setting 2 4 distinctive ring feature 1 7 DNS configuration 3 4 DOS 3 6 E EIA 232 2 1 A 1 error control protocols B 2 Index l 1 F fax features 1 7 protocols B 2 sending 1 2 FCC notice C 3 Flash memory 1 6 flow control A 2 H hardware handshaking cable 2 2 A 3 high speeds attaining 1 5 HS light 1 4 HyperTerminal 3 2 I IC notices C 4 indicators appearance at power on 2 6 INF file for Windows 95 3 1 installation procedure 2 4 Internet access 1 1 L last call information 4 7 leased line support 1 8 LEDs 1 3 appearance at power on 2 6 meanings of 1 4 lights appearance at power on 2 6 status 1 4 line quality 1 6 Linux 3 10 M Mac OS 3 7 Macintosh computers cabling A 3 communications 3 7 minicom 3 10 MR light 1 4 N NetManage Chameleon 5 2 notices C 3 O OH light 1 4 online command mode
27. ect the COM port to which the Courier is attached 5 2 Courier V Everything External Modem Getting Started 2 Click Setup Communications Modem Select U S Robotics Courier Dual Standard Setups for Common Windows Software Packages 5 3 5 4 pcAnywhere 2 0 for Windows 1 From the Smart Setup window go to the Your Modem area and select USRobotics Courier HST Dual Standard Smart Setup US ROBOTICS 2 Select the serial port and the protocol running on the network into which you ll be dialing and then select OK Courier V Everything External Modem Getting Started ProComm Plus 2 0 for Windows 1 2 Double click on the PROCOMM PLUS icon Select Setup and then Setup Select Data Modem Connection and then Connection Setup as shown in the following window T Deep QTR te hang up Tiszeo Di T Doop OTR kutawan caite 4 Select Install New Modem or Connection Under AutoDetect select Start Search Install Modem Modems direct connect Generic AT amp T Class 1 Fax 19200 Data Modem Generic AT amp T Class 2 Fax 19200 Data Modem Generic AT amp T Class 1 Fax 14400 Data Modem Generic AT amp T Class 2 Fax 14400 Data Modem Generic AT amp T Class 1 Fax 9600 Data Modem Generic Rockwell Class 1 Fax 14400 Data Modem Auto Detect Com1 local connection Com2 local connection Com3 local connection Continue Search Com4 local connection
28. ection In some cases you may also extend the company s inside wiring for single line individual service by means of a certified connector assembly telephone extension cord You should be aware however that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by a user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment C 4 Courier V Everything External Modem Getting Started For your own protection make sure that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas WARNING Do not attempt to make such connections yourself contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician Warranty and Notices C 5 3 33 6 Kbps 1 5 A AA light 1 4 access Internet 1 1 remote 1 2 Adaptive Speed Leveling ASL 1 7 B 3 AIX 3 10 alternating voice and data 4 3 America Online 5 1 AppleTalk Remote Access ARA 3 7 ARQ FAX light 1 5 B Bulletin Board System BBS 1 2 C cable DB 25 to DB 9 A 2 hardware handshaking 2 2 A 3 serial 2 2 caller ID f
29. eference manual Dial Security The Courier s dial security functionality is part of its operating software which allows you to control access at a modem to modem level instead of using software that runs on the host computer With Dial Security you can prevent unauthorized access to a system through the use of password prompting and dialback Refer to Chapter 9 Dial Security in the Courier Modems Command Reference manual 1 6 Courier V Everything External Modem Getting Started Remote Configuration and Diagnostics You can remotely configure and test the Courier If you are a network administrator supporting remote users this feature can save you time and money Refer to Chapter 8 Remote Access in the Courier Modems Command Reference manual Adaptive Speed Leveling ASL Couriers monitor line conditions while connected and fall back to the next lower speed for example 19 2K then 16 8K in V 32terbo mode if conditions are poor Couriers also detect improved line conditions and shift upward to the next higher speed Transmit and receive channels adapt independently each detecting and adjusting to line conditions Calls to and from Modems and Fax Machines When used with fax capable communications software the Courier auto detects and responds to calls from modems and Group III fax machines using EIA standard Class 1 or 2 0 fax software Testing ITU T V 54 loopback testing is available The Courier can perfor
30. er 3 7 Start Windows Terminal to verify that NT can communicate with the Courier Select the COM port to which the Courier is connected You should be able to send AT lt Enter gt and get an OK response From the Control Panel double click Network The Network Settings window appears Scroll down the list of Installed Network Software and select Remote Access Service Network Settings Computer Name 5150 Workgroup WORKGROUP Bindings Network Software and Adapter Cards Installed Network Software NwLink NetBIOS Add Software Remote Service RPC Configuration SAP Agent Add Adapter Server Configure Installed Adapter Cards 8 SMC ISA EtherCard Series Update Remove Description Remote Access Service Click Configure The Remote Access Setup windows appears Click Add Remote Access Setup Port Device Type Em DS Disable automatic restoration of network connections at logon 3 8 Courier V Everything External Modem Getting Started Select the port to which the Courier is connected Po E When you click OK Remote Access setup asks you if you would like it to try to detect the modem connected to the port Click Cancel to select the Courier from a list Attached Device US Robotics Courier modem US Robotics Courier V 34 US Robotics Courier Rack HST US Robotics Courier Rack Terbo US Robotics Courier R ack V 32 US Robotics MP V
31. er you ve connected the Courier to a serial port and powered the Courier on you need to make sure that your computer can send commands to the Courier Once you re sure that your computer can communicate with the Courier you re ready to start making or taking calls The methods of verifying communication with a modem vary depending on the operating system your computer uses Windows 95 OS 2 Windows 3 x Mac OS Windows NT RAS UNIX AIX Linux DOS Mainframe OSs This chapter provides advice about how to get many popular operating systems to communicate with the Courier The last section Testing the Courier explains how to verify that your Courier and software are working together correctly Windows 95 The first time you start Windows 95 after you ve installed the Courier Windows 95 will auto detect the Courier Make sure the Courier is powered on when you start Windows 95 Windows 95 has built in support for Couriers but since the Courier has been updated since the release of Windows 95 you need to supply Windows 95 with an updated INF file so it can properly identify your Courier The latest INF file is always available from our BBS and our ftp site Communicating with the Courier 3 1 Getting the INF File 1 Power on your computer with the modem installed As y P Windows 95 loads it presents a New Hardware Found panel Select Standard Modem 2 Start a communications software package such as HyperTerminal which is inc
32. ess the Voice Data switch NOTE If you ve stored a command string using amp ZC s the Courier will default to 532 9 which executes the stored command string when you push the Voice Data switch 3 Call the remote user make a voice call or have them call you You must the phone that is attached to the Courier s PHONE port 4 when you re ready for the modems to connect press the Voice Data switch of the originating modem the one that set 532 1 The handset goes dead Do not hang up the phone Immediately afterward press the Voice Data switch of the answering modem the one that set 532 2 The modems go through the normal negotiation process If the answering modem has handset exclusion the answering user should not hang up the phone either If the remote modem doesn t have handset exclusion you can try to switch back to voice later Or you both can hang up your phones as soon as the modems go off hook Using Commands ATD ATA If your Voice Doata switch is set for a function other than Voice Data operations and you don t wish to change it use AT commands 1 Make a voice call to the remote user or have the remote user call you You must both use telephones that are connected to the PHONE port of your modems Other Features 4 3 2 if you are to originate the connection type the following command ATD lt Enter gt NOTE Be sure the modem is not set to X2 X4 X6 or X7 or it will return the
33. f not continue with step 3 J Go back to the Control Panel and double click on Add Remove Programs 4 Click the Windows Setup tab Then double click on Communications Click on Dial Up Networking to check the box Click OK then OK Insert your Windows 95 Setup diskette or CD ROM when you are prompted and Windows 95 will install Dial Up Networking Communicating with the Courier 3 3 Add Dial Up TCP IP Support 5 Click Start Settings Control Panel 6 From the Control Panel double click on Network If TCP IP gt Dial Up Adapter is listed go to step 8 If not continue with step 7 f Select Add Protocol Microsoft TCP IP OK Insert your Windows 95 Setup diskette or CD ROM when you are prompted and Windows 95 will install TCP IP protocol support Customize the TCP IP Settings 8 Click Start Settings Control Panel O From the Control Panel double click on Network 10 Select TCP IP gt Dial Up Adapter Properties Click on the DNS Configuration tab Select Enable DNS Type in your Host and Domain names which are provided to you by your Internet service provider Type your DNS server s IP address or addresses also provided by your Internet service provider in the blank and then click Add OK OK TCP IP Properties 21x Gateway WINS Configuration IP Address Bindings Advanced DNS Configuration Host you Domain your domain DNS Server Search Order
34. ier goes on line and accepts data when it connects with the number dialed by the system equipment Once you ve set Register 534 have the system force the modem off hook by closing the MI MIC leads in the phone line connector Setting the MI MIC Jumpers 1 Oi A C9 N Send ATS34 5 1 amp W Enter Power off the Courier and disconnect all of its cables Turn the Courier upside down Remove the two square vinyl feet and put them aside Remove the two Phillips screws located in the wells beneath the vinyl feet Pry off the plastic volume slide switch cover Raise the back end of the case bottom and lift it away Other Features 4 7 f Remove the modem printed circuit board carefully easing the voice data switch out of its opening in the front panel 8 Locate jumpers J4 and J6 MI MIC Jumpers Figure 4 1 Location of the MI MIC Jumpers 9 Set the jumpers as shown From To E J4 rmz J4 Je Ee 10 Replace the modem and reconnect the cables CAUTION When you power on the modem there will be potentially hazardous voltage particularly near the phone jacks Do not touch the board when the power is on 11 Power on the modem Check to see that the Off Hook OH status light goes on If you dialed a number listen for an answer tone from the remote modem Then drop the DTR signal The modem should go on hook and the OH status light should go off 4 8 Courier V Everything Externa
35. ine 2 0 1 From the America Online Welcome window choose Setup 2 From the Network amp Modem Setup window select Setup Modem 3 From the Modem Selection and Customization window select the COM port that the Courier is using and choose USRobotics Courier HST Dual Std PC FAX w ASL v2 0 as your modem Then select Edit Commands Setups for Common Windows Software Packages 5 1 4 The following window will appear Change the Setup Modem String to match USRobotics Courter HST Desi Std PC FAX wAASL v2 Setep Modem Sirag ATAF ICM Restore Moder String Dial Pretix ATO Dial Setio M Discomeect String ATH TA Escape Sring Reset Sring ATZINA D Select OK then OK then OK NetManage Chameleon 4 5 You should know in advance which Internet service provider for example PSINet or NETCOM you will be using NetManage provides a number of configuration templates for many popular Internet service providers The settings recommended here are the Courier specific ones only 1 Click Setup Communications Port Two settings will be specific to your setup Baud Rate 115200 bps is recommended but only if you have a 16550 UART The UART is a computer chip that controls the transmission and reception of signals through your computer s serial port Check your computer s manual to be sure slower UARTs like 16450 or 8250 will limit speeds to 19200 bps Connector Sel
36. l Modem Getting Started 12 When you are sure the equipment is working correctly reassemble the Courier Troubleshooting If the Courier does not respond to MI MIC closure or if the Courier fails to go back on hook when the computer or terminal drops the Data Terminal Ready DTR signal your phone equipment probably reverses MI MIC polarity You can solve this problem by reversing the modem s MI MIC wiring Do this by resetting the two jumpers on the printed circuit board Follow the steps from the previous section This time set the jumpers as follows From To Ez J4 EJA BN E J6 If you still have difficulty there may be a problem with the phone cable or with your hardware Other Features 4 9 Chapter 5 Setups for Common Windows Software Packages If you are running one of the following software packages follow the steps given to configure it for use with the Courier America Online v2 0 Prodigy NetManage Chameleon v4 5 Trumpet Winsock pcAnywhere v2 0 for Windows WinCIM for CompuServe ProComm Plus v2 0 for WinFax Pro 4 0 Windows These instructions are valid as of the printing of this manual and may not apply to future releases of the software packages If you need further help or help with a software package that is not listed here try our fax on demand service at 800 762 6163 or 847 676 1598 or our BBS at 847 982 5092 Request document 10000 for a list of our technical support documents America Onl
37. luded with Windows 95 and dial the U S Robotics BBS at 847 982 5092 Go to File directories then 5 U S Robotics Courier Download the MDMUSRCR IMF file Or ftp ftp usr com S YS PCB d105 and get MDMUSRCR INF Installing the INF File 1 Go to an MS DOS Prompt Microsoft Windows 95 Copyright Microsoft Corp 1981 1995 C WINDOWS 2 Change to the directory in which you put the INF file for example the TEMP directory C NWINDOWS cdNtemp Windows responds C NTEMP 3 Enter the following command C TEMP gt copy mdmusrcr inf windows inf Windows responds 1 file s copied Be aware that the inf directory is hidden and even though it may not appear it is there 3 2 Courier V Everything External Modem Getting Started Making Windows 95 Auto Detect Your Courier 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel and then double click Modems Remove the Standard Modem Then click Add At the Install New Modem panel click Next Windows 95 will auto detect your Courier and install the appropriate support Windows 95 Dial Up Networking Internet Access This section explains how to set up the Courier for accessing the Internet using Windows 95 Dial Up Networking You can also use Dial Up Networking for accessing remote LANs Make sure Dial Up Networking is installed 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel 2 From the Control Panel double click on Network If a Dial Up Adapter is listed go to step 5 I
38. m analog digital and remote digital loopback tests See Chapter 15 Testing in the Courier Modems Command Reference manual Caller ID Support The Courier can interpret and display caller ID information See the Caller ID section in Chapter 3 Dialing Answering and Hanging Up in the Courier Modems Command Reference manual Distinctive Ring Support The Courier can be set to recognize and respond to any of four distinctive ring patterns See the Distinctive Ring section in Chapter 3 Dialing Answering and Hanging Up in the Courier Modems Command Reference manual The Courier 1 7 Carrier Loss Redial If you enable the carrier loss redial feature the Courier will automatically redial the last number it dialed if carrier is lost for example if there is trouble on the line or if the remote modem hangs up This feature is useful for dialed line connections that operate unattended See Chapter 3 Dialing Answering and Hanging Up in the Courier Modems Command Reference manual Plug and Play Support The software for the external Courier has been developed to support Plug and Play as defined by the Plug and Play External COM Device Specification Version 1 00 When you connect the Courier to a computer that uses a Plug and Play operating system such as Windows 95 the computer will automatically detect and configure itself to the support the Courier Synchronous Support The Courier can connect to synchronous serial ports to
39. ncouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Warranty and Notices C 3 IC Industry Canada This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada formerly Canadian Department of Communications Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de la classe B prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par Industrie Canada ant rieurement le minist re des Communications du Canada The Industry Canada formerly DOC label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements The department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to a user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment make sure you are permitted to connect it to the facilities of the local telecommunications company You must also install the equipment using an acceptable method of conn
40. nd receiving files press the Voice Data switch to return to voice You can accomplish the same function by sending AT commands and you can also assign a different function to the Voice Data switch if you don t plan to use it for alternating voice and data Changing back to voice after the modems connect requires that both modems have handset exclusion Handset exclusion means that when the modem is using the phone line the modem automatically disconnects the phone handset If you keep the handset off hook once you hang up the modem the handset takes over the phone line and you can use voice communications again If the remote user does not have handset exclusion you may not be able to switch back to voice mode successfully once you have switched to Data mode If the remote user does not have a Voice Data switch he or she can follow the instructions for using the appropriate AT command See the next section for details Using the Voice Data Switch S32 1 S32 2 Either user can start the call but you need to decide up front which modem will originate and which will answer 1 Send the modem that will originate ATS32 1 Enter Sending ATS32 1 tells the Courier to go on line and send ATD Enter when you press the Voice Data switch 2 Send the modem that will answer ATS32 2 Enter Courier V Everything External Modem Getting Started Sending ATS32 2 tells the Courier to go on line and send ATA Enter when you pr
41. owledged frames You can disable selective reject by changing a setting in S Register 51 see Appendix A Alphabetic Command Summary in the Courier Modems Command Reference manual Attaining Speeds Above 28 8 Kbps V 34 connections at 21 6 24 0 and 26 4 Kbps are common To get connections of 28 8 31 2 and 33 6 Kbps line quality must be pristine end to end In addition 31 2 and 33 6 Kbps connection rates are possible only when the device to which you are The Courier 1 5 connecting also runs software that supports speeds above 28 8 Kbps If you are curious about the role that line quality plays in attaining and maintaining high speed connections and want to learn what you can do to improve connections request the following document from our Fax on Demand service Phone Line Quality and High Speed Connections The Fax on Demand number is 800 762 6163 V Everything The Courier provides full support of the V 34 standard V Fast Class V 32 terbo and many other modulation schemes spanning the range of speeds between 33 6 Kbps and 300 bps We call this unique combination of abilities V Everything See the Compatibility section in Appendix B Technical Specifications for details Flash ROM Upgradability Courier modems are software upgradable using XMODEM file transfers allowing you quick easy access to updates of the Courier s technology See Chapter 17 Upgrading the Courier s Software in the Courier Modems Command R
42. packages do the dialing and guide you through the steps of registration Accessing Corporate Networks Remotely Dialing in to a remote network requires remote access software When you dial in to a network the software makes your remote computer appear to the network as locally attached You can then use your network just as you would if you were there send mail print files and access LAN drives A remote access package is included with the Courier Calling Bulletin Board Systems BBSs Calling a BBS requires communications software that does terminal emulation The software should also support common standard file transfer protocols such as YMODEM and ZMODEM A communications software package is included with the Courier Sending Facsimiles or Files Most communications software packages support file transfers and many support fax operations You can use fax capable software to call fax machines or other fax modems and send facsimiles 1 2 Courier V Everything External Modem Getting Started Courier Controls Displays and Connectors These figures show the controls displays and connectors on the Courier and indicate where to find more information about each Voice Data Switch SEE PAGE 4 2 Status LEDs Volume Control SEE PAGE 1 4 SEE PAGE 4 1 Figure 1 1 The Courier V Everything Modem Front To Telephone To Wall Jack SEE PAGE 2
43. received from your computer RTS signal not detected Clear to Send Status The Courier is sending your computer the CTS signal The Courier is not sending your computer the CTS signal continued 1 4 Courier V Everything External Modem Getting Started SYN On Blinking Off ARQ FAX On Flashing Blinking Off Features Synchronous Status The Courier is in synchronous mode Dial security is active The Courier is not in synchronous mode dial security not active Error Correction Fax Error correction is active The Courier is retransmitting data to the remote modem The Courier is in fax mode Error correction not active not retransmitting data not in fax mode 33 6 Kbps Connectivity The Courier contains software that enables 31 2 and 33 6 Kbps connection rates as well as improves throughput at lower speeds While line conditions may not always allow for 33 6 Kbps connections the new software makes it more likely that your Courier will achieve and maintain 28 8 Kbps connections It can add up to 4800 bps to the average V 34 connection rate Selective Reject Selective Reject is an optional part of the ITU V 42 LAPM specification This feature improves performance on noisy lines by reducing the amount of overhead incurred when the protocol must resend data due to errors When selective reject is active only the frame that contained the error is resent instead of the frame plus all of the following unackn
44. t 800 762 6163 or 847 676 1598 or our BBS at 847 982 5092 Request document 10000 for a list of our technical support documents 3 6 Courier V Everything External Modem Getting Started Mac OS Be sure you re using a hardware handshaking cable to connect the Courier to the Macintosh Also if you won t be using AppleTalk Remote Access ARA then set AppleTalk to Inactive in Chooser Otherwise ARA may interfere with your communcations software As a general rule set DIP switches 1 3 5 and 8 ON and use AT amp F1 as your modem initialization string For instructions about how to set up your Macintosh communications software package call our fax on demand service at 800 762 6163 or 847 676 1598 and request document 10000 for a list of available documents Or call our Macintosh BBS at 847 676 1598 Windows NT As a Client If you want only to dial out using the Courier Windows NT works very much like Windows 3 x Windows NT ships with a built in Terminal program that can support speeds of up to 1152 Kbps Additionally Windows NT includes a Remote Access Dialer but it is not installed by default You can install Quick Link II in Windows NT but you may experience problems with fax operations As a Server Here s how to set up Windows NT Remote Access Service RAS to recognize the Courier First you must install RAS which is included with Windows NT but is not installed by default Communicating with the Couri
45. trol This fax modem has been tested and approved by Delrina Corporation 5 8 Courier V Everything External Modem Getting Started Appendix A The Serial Port Most computers provide a DB 25 or DB 9 port that conforms to the EIA 232 standard If you are connecting the Courier to a Macintosh computer see the section For Macintosh Computers The EIA 232 Interface The Courier s serial port is factory set to signal according to the EIA 232 standard DB 25 Connector Female AYAYY o 000 e e e 6 6 a ee Pees e AYAYYYY Figure A 1 Signals at the Courier s Serial Port The Serial Port A 1 Wiring a DB 25 to DB 9 Cable DB 9 connectors for PCs should be wired at the computer end of the cable as shown below vy DB 25 Connector 4 DB 9 Connector Male Female Minimum Requirements Some computer terminal equipment supports only a few of the Courier s EIA 232 signals The minimum required for the Courier to operate asynchronously follows DB 25 DB 9 Pin Pin Function 2 3 Transmitted Data 3 2 Received Data 7 5 Signal Ground 20 4 Data Terminal Ready Flow Control Requirements If your computer and software support Clear to Send and you wish to use Transmit Data hardware flow control amp H1 Pin 5 DB 25 or Pin 8
46. wer the Courier off and then on Alternatively you can send ATS14 0 0 lt Enter gt but be aware that the DIP switch setting will override your setting at power on or reset even if you add amp W to write the command to NVRAM Once you ve set DIP switch 9 or sent ATS14 0 0 Enter you can type the following command to get to online command mode and the Courier will not hang up To return on line type ATO lt Enter gt Current Settings Current settings ATI4 Data or fax mode AT FCLASS O Data 1 Class 1 fax 2 0 Class 2 0 fax Call in Progress Speed ATI6 Speed Duration ATI6 Current Call Modulation ATI11 Modulation Error control protocol ATI6 Protocol Compression type ATI6 Compression Data or fax mode AT FCLASS O Data 1 Class 1 fax 2 0 Class 2 0 fax 4 6 Courier V Everything External Modem Getting Started Last Call Last dialed number ATI4 Last Dialed Disconnect reason ATI6 Disconnect Reason is Speed ATI6 Speed Duration ATI6 Last Call Modulation ATI11 Modulation Error control protocol ATI6 Protocol Compression type ATI6 Compression MI MIC Operations Couriers are shipped with MI MIC disabled that is for normal use Mode Indicate Mode Indicate Common MI MIC closure is required for some applications where existing hardware such as a PBX does the dialing For these applications the Courier must power up in Originate mode Then the Cour
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