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Courier™ I-modem®Getting Started GuideFinal DraftBased on part number 1.024.1153-001997 U.S. Robotics8100 N. McCormick Blvd.Skokie, IL 60076-2999 USA

Introduction 1-1Chapter 1 Introduction How to Use this GuideUse this Getting Started Guide to obtain the information you need to get your

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DIP Switches and Jumpers 12-1Chapter 12 Configuring Your I-modemWith DIP Switches and JumpersThis chapter explains how to:• Locate DIP switc

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DIP Switches and Jumpers 12-3Default DIP Switches (Model U, V.35)The V.35 interface is provided so that you can connect the I-modem to abridg

12-4 Courier I-modem Getting Started GuideDIP Switches on the Internal I-modemLocating DIP SwitchesOn the i

DIP Switches and Jumpers 12-5Using DIP Switches to Configure Your I-modemTo do this Set DIPSwitchTo this settingLoad &FO settings upon re

12-6 Courier I-modem Getting Started GuideChanging Jumper SettingsYou can add shunts (see figure 8.9) to co

DIP Switches and Jumpers 12-7Setting Jumpers for a Specific COM Port or IRQTo set your modem to To set the COM port jumpers toCOM 1COM 2COM 3

Viewing LEDs 13-1Chapter 13 Viewing LEDsThis chapter explains how to view the twelve LEDs on the front of your externalI-modem.AA CD NS RD

13-2 Courier I-modem Getting Started GuideThis LED Status Means your I-modemNS Green Line readyGreen blink

1-2 Courier I-modem Getting Started Guide I-modem Features Dial Security to Control Access to Your System

Viewing LEDs 13-3

14-1 Using x2Chapter 14 Using x2Use this chapter to:• Determine if your I-modem has x2 enabled• Use the new features

Courier I-modem Getting Started Guide 14-2 How to Tell if x2 is Enabled in Your I-m

14-3 Using x2 How x2 WorksFor information about how x2 works, visit the x2 web site athttp://www.usr.com/x2 Control

Courier I-modem Getting Started Guide 14-4 Controlling Link SpeedsYou can use the &

14-5 Using x2 Limiting the Lowest Possible Connect SpeedThe &U command allows you to limit the lowest possible c

Courier I-modem Getting Started Guide 14-6 &N and &U Command ValuesUse the

14-7 Using x2 Troubleshooting x2 Client ConnectionsUse the chart below to understand issues affecting your I-modem w

Courier I-modem Getting Started Guide 14-8 New x2 Result CodesUse the following tab

14-9 Using x2New x2 Result Codes (Continued)Numeric Alphanumeric207CONNECT 46666/ARQ/x2208CONNECT 48000209CONNECT 480

Introduction 1-3communicate on the ISDN at speeds of up to 64 kbps. Optional Built-in NT-1The I-modems with Integrated NT-1 contain an on-

Courier I-modem Getting Started Guide 14-10New x2 Result Codes (Continued)Numeric Alp

Other I-modem Features A-1Appendix A Other I-modem FeaturesThis chapter explains how to use new features not covered in the CourierI-mode

A-2 Courier I-modem Getting Started Guide Period Dial ModifierThe period (‘.’) dial modifier is used to

Other I-modem Features A-3 Saving Money With Analog CallsBy default, the I-modem anticipates the rare occasion that telephonecompany equi

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Technical Information B-1Appendix B Technical InformationThis chapter describes technical and serial port information. Technical Specif

B-2 Courier I-modem Getting Started Guide ModulationThis modulation Supportsx2 Up to 56 kbps downstream and

Technical Information B-3 Error Control, Data Compression, Testing, and DialingThis SupportsITU-T V.42 LAPM error control, 1200 bps and

B-4 Courier I-modem Getting Started Guide Additional SpecificationsThis feature SupportsSerial port DB-25Se

Technical Information B-5This feature SupportsCertification FCC Part 68 and Part 15, Class B Domestic; IC(Canada) CS-03, UL listed Ringe

1-4 Courier I-modem Getting Started Guide Link DiagnosticsAfter each call, you can display a Link Diagnost

B-6 Courier I-modem Getting Started Guide The EIA-232 InterfaceThe I-modem’s serial port is factory set to

Technical Information B-7 Wiring a DB-25 to DB-9 CableDB-9 connectors for PCs should be wired at the computer end of thecable as shown b

B-8 Courier I-modem Getting Started Guide For Macintosh ComputersIf you’re connecting your I-modem to a Mac

Technical Information B-9 Serial Ports (Macintosh modem)These are the signals generated or accepted by yourI-modem’s serial port:Figure

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Serial Ports C-1Appendix C The Serial PortON/OFFI/ OPOWERDATAPHONEUSerial Port Figure C-1. Location of the Serial Port.Choosing a Serial

C-2 Courier V.Everything Getting Started Guideserial port operate faster, you may need to install a high-speed

Warranty D-1Appendix D WarrantyU.S. Robotics Access Corp. Limited WarrantyTerms of the Limited WarrantyYour U.S. Robotics product is cove

D-2 Courier I-modem Getting Started GuideThe chart below identifies the terms of the factory repair/repla

Warranty D-3What Is NOT Covered By the Limited WarrantyItems not covered by the Limited Warranty include, but are not limited to, thefollow

Introduction 1-5 x2 56-kbps ConnectivityIf you have enabled x2, your Courier can connect at speeds up to56 kbps. While line conditions may

D-4 Courier I-modem Getting Started GuideJurisdiction LawsThis Limited Warranty gives you specific legal

Warranty D-5General Information√ Serial number and part number(both are contained within the barcode affixed to the unit)√ Product model na

D-6 Courier I-modem Getting Started GuideNorth America1-800-231-8770 (toll free)Monday - Friday7. a.m. -

Warranty D-7Shipping AddressNorth America and Locations Outside of Europe, Middle East, AfricaU.S. RoboticsATTN: SRO Receiving1800 W. Cent

D-8 Courier I-modem Getting Started Guideencouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of

Warranty D-9UL Listed AccessoryYour internal Courier modem is a UL listed accessory. It must be used with aUL listed computer.

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IndexAppendix E Index&&F0, 4-7&N, 14-

Courier I-modem Getting Started GuideConnections CD-ROM, 1-1, 4-2, 5-1, 8-2,10-3contacting U.S. Robotics, 1-1contents of package, 4-2, 5-1Control Pane

IndexJJACK, external modem, 5-4jumper settings, de

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Courier I-modem Getting Started GuideSYN LED blinking, 13-2SYN LED off, 13-2SYN LED on, 13-2TTCP/IP, 8-4, 8-5, 8-7, 8-10, 8-11, 8-12Technical Support,

Index

The I-modem and ISDN 2-1Chapter 2 The I-modem and ISDNThe Courier I-modem with ISDN/V.Everything is an Integrated ServicesDigital Network

2-2 Courier I-modem Getting Started GuideWhat is ISDN?Integrated Services Digital Network is an applicati

The I-modem and ISDN 2-3At your site, the BRI line takes the form of an RJ45 or RJ11 wall jack,which in ISDN is called the U interface. R

2-4 Courier I-modem Getting Started GuideRequired ComponentsBRI-line signals must be translated into sign

The material contained in this manual is for information purposes only and issubject to change without notice.No part of this document may be reproduc

The I-modem and ISDN 2-5U-Interface with Integrated NT-1Figure 1–5 illustrates how the I-modems with Integrated NT-1 connectyour computer

2-6 Courier I-modem Getting Started GuideSetting Up Your I-modem for ISDNYou can get your ISDN service wo

The I-modem and ISDN 2-7CompressionThe I-modem supports the leading de-facto standards for compressionover ISDN: Stac LZS, Microsoft, and

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Ordering ISDN Service 3-1Chapter 3 Ordering ISDN ServiceThis chapter gives you and your local telephone company all theinformation needed

3-2 Courier I-modem Getting Started Guide Requesting ISDN Service1 Call your local telephone company and

Ordering ISDN Service 3-34 Obtain the following information from your local telephone company:• 1 SPID (Service Profile Identifier) per B-c

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Installing the Internal I-modem 4-1Chapter 4 Installing YourInternal I-modemThis chapter explains how to:• Configure with jumpers• Configu

4-2 Courier I-modem Getting Started GuidePackage ContentsYour I-modem package contains the following items:

Read this FirstInstalling Your Courier I-modemTo install your Go toInternal modem Chapter 4, page 1External modem into a PC Chapter 5, page 1External

Installing the Internal I-modem 4-3Important!The I-modem emulates a serial interface card with a 16550 UART. Likeserial interface cards, i

4-4 Courier I-modem Getting Started GuideInstalling Your Internal I-modemTo install your internal I-modem,

Installing the Internal I-modem 4-5Figure 4.2 Default Jumper SettingsIn addition to the shunt shown in Figure 4.2, the I-modem is shipped

4-6 Courier I-modem Getting Started GuideStep Two : Configuring with DIP SwitchesYou will probably not need

Installing the Internal I-modem 4-7OFF ONNo effectNo effectIgnore AT commandsLoad &F0 templatesettings on power-on orresetNo effectNo

4-8 Courier I-modem Getting Started GuideStep Three: Inserting the ModemNote: The illustrations in this sec

Installing the Internal I-modem 4-95 Insert your Courier into the slot and press down on the top edge ofyour Courier until it is seated fir

4-10 Courier I-modem Getting Started GuideStep Four: Connecting the CablesI-modems with Integrated NT-1 Mod

Installing the Internal I-modem 4-11Testing the InstallationTo test your Courier, use any communications software package, such asWindows T

4-12 Courier I-modem Getting Started Guide3 Enter the phone number you want to dial in Phone number and cli

ContentsChapter 1 Introduction...1-1 How to Use this Guide..

Installing the Internal I-modem 4-134 Change any properties and:To do this Click this buttonDial a number DialTest without dialing a number

4-14 Courier I-modem Getting Started Guide5 When the HyperTerminal terminal window appears, enter AT and hi

Installing the Internal I-modem 4-15

Installing the External Courier 5-1Chapter 5 Installing YourExternal I-modemThis chapter explains how to:• Connect the serial cable• Conne

5-2 Courier I-modem Getting Started GuideThese figures show the controls, displays, and connectors on you

Installing the External Courier 5-3Step One: Connecting the Serial Cable1 Look at the back of your computer for a port:If you have Ports ma

5-4 Courier I-modem Getting Started GuideStep Two: Connecting the ISDN Cable1 After you have selected the

Using the Configuration Manager 6-1Chapter 6 Using the Configuration ManagerThis chapter explains how to configure and test the I-modem u

6-2 Courier I-modem Getting Started GuideService Profile IdentifiersService Profile Identifiers (SPIDs) te

Using the Configuration Manager 6-3The following window appears when installation is complete.7 Eject the diskette from the drive.Configur

Step Three: Inserting the Modem...4-8Step Four: Connecting the Cables ...

6-4 Courier I-modem Getting Started Guidewindow disappears and the following window appears:(If you cannot

Using the Configuration Manager 6-5Enter the DN for the Data B-channel. Do not include yourarea code.4 Data Channel Terminal Endpoint IDT

6-6 Courier I-modem Getting Started Guide9 Analog Device Channel Terminal Endpoint IDTypically, ISDN servi

Using the Configuration Manager 6-7Physical Interface indicates whether there is a goodphysical connection between the I-modem and thecent

6-8 Courier I-modem Getting Started GuideTesting1 Start your communications software package. Use a termi

Using the Configuration Manager 6-9protocol, you can use fewer than two SPIDs/DNs, although this is notrecommended. Lines with fewer than

6-10 Courier I-modem Getting Started Guide11 Incoming Modem/Fax Call RoutingSelect one of the following:To

Configuring with AT commands 7-1Chapter 7 Configuring WithAT CommandsThis chapter explains how to configure and test the I-modem using AT

7-2 Courier I-modem Getting Started GuidePreparing to Send AT Commands1 Get the information from your ISDN

Configuring with AT commands 7-3Configuring and Testing Your I-modemBefore you can use your Courier, you must perform the following steps.

Installing the Latest I-modem Software ...8-4Accessing Your Internet Service Provid

7-4 Courier I-modem Getting Started Guide2 Set the appropriate bus configuration.To set Use this commandPo

Configuring with AT commands 7-5d Set the Call Type.Note: The call type that you choose will apply to outgoingcalls only.The command is A

7-6 Courier I-modem Getting Started Guided Set the Call Type.Note: The call type you choose will apply to

Configuring with AT commands 7-7Step Four: Testing the Configuration1 After you reset your I-modem (in Step Three) watch the I-modem’sLED

7-8 Courier I-modem Getting Started Guide2 Make a test data call.Call the U.S. Robotics BBS. Type the fol

Configuring with AT commands 7-9If You Have No SPIDs and Only One DNMake these modifications when entering your line configuration.1 Switc

7-10 Courier I-modem Getting Started GuideIf You Have One SPID and One DNMake these modifications when ent

Windows 95 8-1Chapter 8 Configuring Your CourierFor Windows 95This chapter explains how to:• Configure your I-modem for use with Plug and P

8-2 Courier I-modem Getting Started GuideFollow the steps below to install I-modem INF file for Windows 95

Windows 95 8-33 When the following window appears, insert your Connections CD-ROM, change the default drive (A:\) in “Copy Manufacturer’s fi

Using DIP Switches to Configure Your I-modem...12-4Jumpers on the Internal I-modem ...

8-4 Courier I-modem Getting Started GuideFiles Needed By Your I-modemFor your I-modem to work most efficie

Windows 95 8-5Installing the Latest I-modem SoftwareSee your I-modem Command Reference Manual for information aboutupgrading your Courier’s

8-6 Courier I-modem Getting Started GuideIf Dial-Up Networking Do thisIs listed Go to the section “Install

Windows 95 8-74 Click Windows Setup tab.

8-8 Courier I-modem Getting Started Guide5 Double-click on Communications to display the Communicationswin

Windows 95 8-9Step Two: Installing Dial-Up TCP/IP Support1 Click Start | Settings | Control Panel.2 On the Control Panel, double-click on th

8-10 Courier I-modem Getting Started Guidesupport.Is listed Read the section “Customize the TCP/IPSettings

Windows 95 8-11Step Three: Setting Up a Connection to Your ISP1 Click Start | Programs | Accessories | Dial-Up Networking.2 Double-click Mak

8-12 Courier I-modem Getting Started Guide5 Type a phone number for the connection and click Next .6 You s

Windows 95 8-137 Click Finish.8 On the Dial-Up Networking window, move your cursor to the newicon you have just created and click the right

Minimum Requirements... B-7 For Macintosh Computers ...

8-14 Courier I-modem Getting Started GuideStep Four: Customizing the TCP/IP SettingsDepending on the ISP y

Windows 95 8-153 On the My Connection window, click Server Type to display theTCP/IP Settings window.4 Specify an IP address, if needed:If y

8-16 Courier I-modem Getting Started Guide5 After you specify an IP Address, specify server assigned serve

Macintosh 9-1Chapter 9 Configuring YourI-modem For MacintoshThis chapter explains how to configure your I-modem for use withMacintosh comp

9-2 Courier I-modem Getting Started GuideConfiguring MacTCP1 Open the MacTCP control panel.2 Click PPP a

Macintosh 9-3Configuring ConfigPPP Dialer1 ConfigPPP is your PPP dialer.2 Open ConfigPPP and click New...3 Enter your Port Name and click O

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Other Operating Systems 10-1Chapter 10 Configuring Your I-modemfor Other Operating SystemsThis chapter explains how to configure your I-mod

10-2 Courier I-modem Getting Started Guide If You Are Using Windows NT 4.0 What You NeedYou need Window

Other Operating Systems 10-3 If You Are Using MS-DOSBecause there is no communications software built in to MS-DOS, youmust install and run

10-4 Courier I-modem Getting Started Guide If You Are Using OS/2Replace the standard OS/2 serial port dr

Other Operating Systems 10-5 If You Are Using UNIX, Linux, or AIXLinux has a built-in communications software package called minicom.You ca

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Configuring with AT commands 11-1Chapter 11 Configuring TurboPPPWith AT CommandsThis chapter explains how to control TurboPPP with AT command

11-2 Courier I-modem Getting Started Guide Setting PPP/ML-PPP Host and Originate ModeUse the following *P s

Configuring with AT commands 11-3Regular Connection Without ML-PPPConnection With ML- PPP

11-4 Courier I-modem Getting Started Guide Dynamic Data Bandwidth AllocationDynamic Data Bandwidth Allocati

Configuring with AT commands 11-5 Setting When the Second Link Comes UpUse the following *D3 setting to determine when the I-modem shouldbrin

11-6 Courier I-modem Getting Started Guide Using Compression in TurboPPP modeCourier I-modem supports the f

Configuring with AT commands 11-7I-modem supports a 230 kbps DTE rate using ML-PPP.