Eicon Networks DIVA T/A ISDN - Manual (Page 5)

DIVA T/A ISDN Modem User’s Guide
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Introduction
The DIVA T/A is an external ISDN modem available in S/T and U interface versions. It provides
easy and affordable access to the Internet via ISDN.
With the DIVA T/A, Small Office Home Office (SOHO) users and telecommuters can combine
the higher performance of ISDN with the simplicity of a terminal adapter. The DIVA T/A
supports all standard modem AT commands.
You can connect the DIV AT/A to a serial port on your computer that complements your
TCP/IP application, without the need for additional device drivers.
Internet Access
The DIVA T/A allows you to connect to the Internet over an ISDN line at speeds of up to 128
kilobits per second. With virtually no delays, you can access online services or browse the
World Wide Web to download high-resolution graphics, video clips, interactive games, music,
and more.
Work-at-Home Access
The DIVA T/A provides the telecommuter with fast access to network resources back at the
office. You can access applications such as email or download data from a remote database in
a fraction of the time it would take using a conventional analog modem.
Analog Device Ports (certain models only)
Certain DIVA T/A models include two analog device ports (also referred to as Plain Old
Telephone Service, or POTS). You can use these ports to connect regular telephones,
modems or fax machines to your DIVA T/A. Calls to and from these analog devices are carried
over your ISDN line. This saves you the expense of installing a separate analog phone line.
The DIVA T/A supports a variety of calling features such as Call Forward, Call Waiting,
Caller ID, Call Transfer, and Call Redirection. The available calling features, and the way each
feature works, depends on your location. See “Analog Device Support” on page 104 for
details.
Note: The DIVA T/A can work independently from your computer. If the DIVA T/A is turned
on, your analog devices can use your ISDN line regardless of whether or not the DIV AT/A is
connected to your computer.
Ease of Use
You can connect the DIV AT/A to any computer (desktop or notebook) equipped with a serial
port. Under Windows 95/98/NT and Macintosh (System 7 or later), you can easily configure
the DIVA T/A using the included DIVA Terminal Adapters software. For all platforms, the
VT100 Configuration Tool can be used as well as AT commands.