Multi-Tech Systems BL-Series - Manual (Page 3)

Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description
1.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 8
1.2 How To Use This Manual ................................................................................................................. 8
1.3 Modem Features ............................................................................................................................. 10
1.3.1 2834 Series Features ................................................................................................................ 10
1.3.2 1932 Series Features ................................................................................................................ 10
1.3.3 1432 Series Features ................................................................................................................ 11
1.4 Fax Features ................................................................................................................................... 11
1.5 Technical Specifications .................................................................................................................. 12
1.6 Power .............................................................................................................................................. 16
1.7 Modem LED Indicators .................................................................................................................... 16
1.8 Controls on PC Board ..................................................................................................................... 17
Chapter 2 - Installation and Connection
2.1 What is in Your Modem Package? .................................................................................................. 20
2.2 Installation ....................................................................................................................................... 21
2.2.1 Safety Warnings ........................................................................................................................ 21
2.2.2 Installation Procedure ............................................................................................................... 21
2.2.3 Cabling Procedure (MT1432BL/BLI, MT1932BL/BLI, and MT2834BL/BLI) .............................. 21
2.2.4 Cabling Procedure (MT1432BLK and MT2834BLK) ................................................................. 23
2.3 Loading Trio DataFAX Software ...................................................................................................... 24
2.4 Is Your Modem Ready for Use? ...................................................................................................... 26
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration and Modem Basics
3.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 28
3.2 Serial Port Limitations ..................................................................................................................... 28
3.2.1 How Can You Identify Your UART Type? .................................................................................. 28
3.2.2 The 16550 UART and Windows 3.1 .......................................................................................... 29
3.3 Configuring Your Software ............................................................................................................... 29
3.3.1 ConfiguringSoftware for Your Modem ....................................................................................... 29
3.4 PC Initialization Strings ................................................................................................................... 30
3.4.1 Changing Default Parameters ................................................................................................... 30
3.4.2 Other Parameters ..................................................................................................................... 30
3.5 Macintosh Initialization .................................................................................................................... 31
3.6 Configuring Software for Your Computer ......................................................................................... 31
3.6.1 Configuring Software for the Remote System ........................................................................... 31
3.6.2 Terminal Emulation ................................................................................................................... 31
3.6.3 File Transfer Protocols .............................................................................................................. 32
3.7 When to Disable Data Compression ............................................................................................... 32
3.7.1 Disabling Error Correction ......................................................................................................... 32
3.8 Modem Basics ................................................................................................................................. 33
3.8.1 Simple Operations .................................................................................................................... 33
3.9 The Answer/Originate - Voice/Data Toggle Switch .......................................................................... 33
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