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User’s Guide

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FCC Requirements
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a
label that contains, among other information, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer
Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. IF REQUESTED. THIS INFORMATION
MUST BE GIVEN TO THE TELEPHONE COMPANY.
The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices you may connect to your telephone line
and still have these entire devices ring when your telephone number is called in most. But not
all areas the sum of the REN’s of all devices connected to one line should not exceed five (5.0).
Tobecertainofthenumberofdevicesyoumayconnecttoyourline.AsdeterminedbytheREN.
You should contact your local telephone company to determine the maximum REN of the area
you are calling from. If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network. The
Telephone Company may discontinue your service temporally. If possible,they will notify you
in advance. But if the advanced notice is failed, you will be notified as soon as possible. You
will be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
Your telephone company may change in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that
could affect the proper functions of your equipment. If this occurs, you will be notified in
advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service.
If you experience trouble with this telephone equipment, please contact the following address
and phone number for information on obtaining service or repairs. The Telephone Company
may ask you to disconnect this equipment from the network until the problem is solved or until
that the equipment is not detectedmalfunctioning. This equipment may not be used on coin
service provided by the Telephone Company. Connection to party lines is subject to state
Tariffs.
Federal Communications Commission
Radio Frequency Interference Statement.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limitation for a lass B
digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These restrictions are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If the equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determine by tuning the equipment off and on, the user is
suggested to try to correct the interference byone or more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the distance 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.
Notices:
(1) The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
(2) Shielded interface cables andAC power cord if any must be used in order to comply with
the emission limits.
Notices to Australian users:
The modem card must only be used in a data terminal equipment (DTE) e.g. computer, that has

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a screw down cover (lid). As unsafe voltages (TNV) exis t onthe modem card,disconnect the
modem card from the telephone line while the cover (lid) of the DTE (computer) is removed.
Installation of the modem card in a DTE (computer) which does not require a tool to open the
cover (lid) will render the permitvoid.
Disconnect the telephone line before opening the cover (lid) of the DTE (computer). Do not
connect the customer equipment to the telephone line while the cover (lid) of the DTE
(computer) is open.
Modems connected to the Australian telecommunications network must be marked in
accordance with the Labeling Notice. This modem has been specifically configured to ensure
compliance with the ACA Standards. Do not adjust your modem or software outside the values
indicated as below. To do so would result in your modem being operated in a non-compliant
manner.
Modem Commands:
Command Default Permissible Range
ATA -Do not use
ATB B0 Do not set to B1
AT&G &G0 &G2
AT&P &P0 &P1
ATSn see table below
S register Default Permissible Range
s6 2 2 to 6
Call Attempts/Retries:
Applications software shall be configured so that no more than 3 attempts are made to
establish a connection to a given number (Note:if the modem can detect service tones, up to
10 attempts can be made). If the call sequence is unsuccessful, there shall be a delay of at
least 30 minutes before attempting to call the number again.
Failure to set the modem and any application software used with the modem, to the values
shown as above will result in the modem being operated in a non-compliant manner.
Consequently, this would be in violation of the Labeling Notice for this equipment, and the
Telecommunications ACT 1997 prescribes penalties for the connection of non-compliant
equipment.
WARNING
FOR SAFETY REASONS, ONLY CONNECT EQUIPMENT WITH A
TELECOMMUNICATIOS COMPLIANCE LABEL. THIS INCLUDES
CUSTOMER EQUIPMENT PREVIOUSLY LABELLED
PERMITTED OR CERTIFIED.
WARNING
ONLY CONNECT EQUIPMENT WITH A TELECOMMUNICATIONS
COMPLIANCE LABEL

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction........................................................................5
1.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................5
1.2 What’s in the package.................................................................................................5
Chapter 2 Specifications....................................................................6
Chapter 3 Hardware Installation.......................................................7
Chapter 4 Software Installation........................................................9
4.1 In Windows 95 B (OSR2).........................................................................................9
4.2 In Windows 98..........................................................................................................11
4.3 In Windows NT 4.0..................................................................................................15
4.4 In Linux ...................................................................................................................30
With Internal Modem.................................................................................................30
With External Modem ...............................................................................................31
4.5 In DOS .....................................................................................................................32
Chapter 5 Diagnostics in Windows 95/98.....................................33
Chapter 6 Uninstalling Procedure..................................................35
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting..............................................................36

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Introduction
Thank you for selecting the 56k V.90 modem withTOPIC chipset manufactured by
Well Communication Co. This modem with TOPIC chipset is a hardware modem
that uses the state-of-the-art single chip and Silicon DAA design. Besides, it has the
advantages of high quality, high reliability, more compact and low cost. This modem
with Topic chipset is compatible with current Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0/5.0, DOS and
Linux operation systems because of its independent OS. Moreover, it follows the
V.90 standard, so you can surf the Internet at 56K speed, but it depends on the
condition of the telephone line and the ISP you connected to. We truly hope that our
series products withTOPIC chipset can meet your needs.
1.2 What’s in the Package
•56K V.90 Modem with TOPIC Chipset
•CD-ROM (Comprises Application Software, Modem Drivers and User’s Guide)
•Quick Guide for Installing Modem Drivers
•Phone Cord
•RS-232 (For External Modem Only)
•Power Adapter (For External Modem Only)

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Chapter 2 Specifications
Specifications:
Chipset (Internal type)
Chipset (External type) TOPIC TP560i/9922S14 TOPIC TP560x/9922S14
Line Connection PSTN, 2 Wires
Data Transmission Rate ITU-T V.90
56000/33600/28800/14400/9600/7200/4800/2400/
1200/300 bps BELL 103 and BELL 212A
Fax Compatibility Send/Receive G3 Fax, 14400/9600/4800 bps
Error Correction MNP 2-4/V.42 LAPM
Data Compression MNP 5/V.42 bis
Command Set Enhanced “AT” Command, Fax Class 1
Communication Model Asynchronous
DTE Speed (MAX) 115,200 bps
Transmit Level -11(±1dBm)
Flow Control XON/XOFF
RTS/CTS
Dialing Mode Touch Tone / Rotary Pulse (Countries depend)
Auto Dial & Auto Answer YES
Noted Features
Telephone Interface
Card Dimension
Applicable PTT Approval
Safety
NVRAM Directory andStored Profile,
Speed Buffering , Auto Format/Speed sensing
Auto Retrain
PSTN Line through RJ-11
12.2mm*7.5mm*1.6mm
Countries depend
FCC,CE
Features
TOPIC single chip solution
Surf the Internet at blazing 56K speed
Independent OS –Compatible with Linux, DOS, Windows 95/98, Win NT4.0/5.0
Fully software upgradable

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Chapter 3 Hardware Installation
Note: If you use the External modem, Please go to step 4 directly.
1. Remove the computer’s case.
2. Insert the modem card into a spare PCI expansion slot.
3. Close the case.
4.Unplug the telephone from the wall socket, then plug the telephone into the
socket on the back of the modem marked “PHONE”.
5.Plug the telephone cord supplied into the socket on the back of the modem
marked “LINE”.
6.Plug the other end of the cord into the wall socket.
Internal Modem Diagram

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POWER ADAPTER

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Chapter 4 Software Installation
Power on your computer and modem and start Windows 95/98.
Windows 95/98 will detect the modem automatically.
Note: The figures shown in this manual are based on the Internal modem.
4.1 In Windows 95B(OS2)
4.1.1 Please insert the driver CD supplied when you see the message of “PCI
Communication Device” appearing on the screen, then click “Next” to search for
the driver. (If you use the External modem, you will see the message as “Topic
56k External Data Fax Voice Modem” appearing.)
4.1.2 Windows has found the driver for “Topic 56k Data Fax Voice Modem”, click
“finish” to install the driver.

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4.1.3 Windows will continue installing the “Wave Device for Voice Modem”, click
“Next”to start searching for the driver.
4.1.4 Windows has found the driver for the “Voice Modem Serial Wave Device”,
click “finish” to complete the installation and end this procedure.

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4.2 In Windows 98
4.2.1 Please insert the driver CD supplied when you see the message of “PCI
Communication Device”, then click “Next” to search for the driver. (If you use
the External modem, you will see the message as “Topic 56k External Data Fax
Voice Modem” appearing.)
4.2.2 Selectthe“Search for the best driver for your device. [Recommended]” and
click “Next” to continue.

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4.2.3 Select the “CD-ROM drive” and click “Next” to start the search.
4.2.4 Windows has found the driver for the “Topic 56k Data Fax Voice Modem”,
click “Next” to start the installation.
4.2.5 This installation has been done, click “Finish” to continue installing Voice
Modem.

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4.2.6 When you see the message of “Wave Device for Voice Modem”, click “Next”
to search the driver.
4.2.7Select the“Search for the best driver for your device. [Recommended]” and
click “Next” to continue.

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4.2.8 Select the “CD-ROM drive” and click “Next” to start the search.
4.2.9 Windows has found the driver for the “Voice Modem Serial Wave Device”,
click “Next” to start the installation.
4.2.10 This installation has been done, click “Finish” to end this procedure.

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4.3 In Windows NT4.0
4.3.1 Please go to “Start>Run”, and type “I:\NT40\Setport.exe” to setup the serial
port which rescource settingmatches with internal PCI modem ( I is the letter of
CD-ROM drive).Then click“OK”
4.3.2 Then, after the serial port is setup, click “OK” .
4.3.3 Click “Restart Now” to restart Windows NT to take the new settings effect.

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4.3.4 Please go to “Start>My Computer>Control Panel”, then double click on
“Modems” icon to install a new modem.
4.3.5 Select “Don’t detect my modem; I will select it from a list.”, then click
“Next” to continue.

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4.3.6 Click “Have Disk…” to install from the installation disk.
4.3.7 Insert the driver CD supplied and click “OK” to continue.
4.3.8 Select “Topic 56K Internal (or External) FAXModem” from the list of
Models, then click “Next” to continue.

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4.3.9 Select “Selected ports” and then click“Next” to start installing the selected
modem.
4.3.10 The modem has been set up, click “Finish” to complete the installation.

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4.3.11 Click “Close” to end this procedure as you see the Topic 56k Internal (or
External) FAXModemhas set on COM2.
4.3.12 Click “Yes” to configure the Dial-Up Networking for the new installed
modem.
4.3.13 Click “Add…” to add the modem.

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4.3.14 Select “COM2-Topic 56K Internal (or External) FAXModem” for RAS
Capable Devices, then click “OK” to confirmthe settings.
4.3.15 Click “Configure…” to configure port usage.
4.3.16 Select “Dial out only” for Port Usage and click “OK” to confirm the settings.