ELSA MicroLink 56k Internet User manual

ELSAMicroLink
TM
56kInternet
User Manual

No. 20910/1099
© 1999 ELSA AG, Aachen (Germany)
While the information in this manual has been compiled with great care, it may not be deemed an assur-
ance of product characteristics. ELSA shall be liable only to the degree specified in the terms of sale and
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conformity to the worldwide ISO 9001 standard in certificate number 09 100 5069, issued on June 15,
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Aachen, October 1999

Preface
Thank you for placing your trust in this ELSA product.
With the
ELSA MicroLink 56k Internet , you will be able to access the Internet and
take advantage of a variety of other data communications applications by using the
included software package.
Exacting manufacturing standards and stringent quality control are the basis for
high product standards and consistent quality to ensure your fullest satisfaction
with this modem.
Changes to this manual
ELSA products are characterized by ongoing further development. It is therefore
possible that the information printed in this manual is not current in all points.
Our online services (Internet server www.elsa.com) are available to you around the
clock should you have any queries regarding the topics discussed in this manual or
require any further support. In the support file section under 'Know-How', you can
find answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs). The KnowledgeBase also
contains a large pool of information. Current drivers, firmware, tools and manuals
can be downloaded at any time.
Package contents
Please ensure that the delivery is complete before beginning with the installation
of your modem:
K
ELSA MicroLink 56k Internet
KPower adapter
KTelephone line connection cable
KModem connector cable (V.24/RS232 cable)
KCD with application software
KDocumentation
ELSA reserves the right to change the package contents without prior notice.
Online documentation
The ELSA MicroLink 56k Internet contains extensive electronic documentation in
addition to the printed handbooks. This provides information on topics such as the
installation of access software, the online services and other support notes. This

information has been stored in HTML or PDF format. A browser (e.g. Netscape
Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer) is required for reading and printing HTML
files. The ACROBAT Reader program is required to read and print PDF files. It can
also be found on the included CD and may be installed using the CD setup program.
If the CD setup program does not automatically start when you insert the CD,
simply double-click 'autorun.exe' in the root folder of the CD.
To read the online documentation, proceed as follows:
aInsert the included
ELSA MicroLink 56k Internet CD in your CD drive. The
welcome screen will open automatically.
bClick on Online Manual to select the desired online documentation.
The ELSA homepage on the Internet
The ELSA homepage is a service for our customers and others interested in ELSA
products, which include modems, ISDN modems, graphics boards and monitors.
The ELSA homepage provides continuously updated product information pertaining
to your
ELSA MicroLink 56k Internet and other ELSA products. You can also find
answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), a wealth of tips and tricks and
selected links to other WWW pages. What's more, our page provides access to
selected search engines.
How to make the ELSA homepage your default homepage:
You can set your browser to load ELSA's homepage as soon as you connect to the
Internet. The following explains how you can access the ELSA homepage using
either Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer as your browser:
Netscape Navigator
aStart Netscape Navigator and select Options E General Preferences E
General view.
bUnder Start with: enter ELSA's homepage http:// www.elsa.com.
cThen add a check to Homepage Location: and confirm with OK.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
aStart Microsoft Internet Explorer and select View EOptions E
Navigation.
bUnder Homepage enter the ELSA homepage http://www.elsa.com and
confirm with OK.
Now you will automatically access ELSA's homepage whenever you connect to the
Internet.

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Contents
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Contents
Introduction ....................................................................................................................1
CE Conformity ......................................................................................................... 1
EU approval............................................................................................................. 1
Setting up your
ELSA MicroLink 56k Internet ......................................................... 2
Installation .....................................................................................................................4
Installation under Windows 95 .............................................................................. 4
Installation under Windows 95, version 4.00.950 B ......................................... 4
Installation under Windows 95, version 4.00.950............................................. 4
Installation under Windows 98 ............................................................................. 5
Deinstallation under Windows 95 and Windows 98 ........................................ 5
Installation under Windows NT 4.0........................................................................ 5
Deinstallation under Windows NT 4.0 .............................................................. 6
Installation under Windows 2000 .......................................................................... 6
Deinstallation under Windows 2000................................................................. 6
Country selection ............................................................................................... 7
Status display and troubleshooting................................................................... 7
Communications software ..........................................................................................9
What do I need for
ELSA-COMMUNICATE! Lite ?.................................................. 9
Control commands ......................................................................................................11
Entering and executing AT commands................................................................. 11
Escape command ............................................................................................. 11
Bit-oriented registers............................................................................................ 12
Modifying bit-oriented registers...................................................................... 12
Overview of AT command set and registers ........................................................ 12
Basic control features...................................................................................... 13
Extended control features................................................................................ 13
Appendix .......................................................................................................................15
Technical data....................................................................................................... 15
Warranty Conditions............................................................................................. 16
Index ..............................................................................................................................19

Contents
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Introduction
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English
Introduction
This chapter is intended to help you activate your ELSA MicroLink modem as quickly as
possible. It contains a brief description of the installation under the Windows 95,
Windows 98 and Windows NT 4.0 operating systems.
The online documentation on the modem also contains detailed information on the
configuration of the included software in the section "Here's How".
If the CD setup program does not automatically start when you insert the CD, simply
double-click 'autorun.exe' in the root folder of the CD.
For safety reasons, use the supplied AC adapter only!
CE Conformity
The ELSA MicroLink modem bears the CE mark and thus satisfies the following European
regulations:
K93/68/EWG CE marking regulations
K73/23/EWG Low-voltage regulations
K89/336/EWG EMC regulations
K91/263/EWG Terminal equipment regulations
K98/482/EG Network approval regulations
EU approval
Note to the user
This device was approved for the whole of Europe according to ruling 98/482/EC of the
European Council for connection to the public telephone network as an individual end
device. Due to the differences between the public telephone networks within different
states, this approval does not constitute a guarantee for correct operation of the device
at every network node. Should any problems occur, please first contact your dealer.
Network
compatibility
declaration
This device complies with the European TBR21 standard for analog network access. It
also fulfills additional national standards as described in the ETSI Guide EG 201 121. The
user must select the country in which the device will be used with the supplied country
selection software. The device is thus designed for use in all EU member states that
recognize the CTR21 type approval standard.
If you encounter problems with the country selection software, please contact your
retailer.
Tone (DTMF) dialing is the only dialing method recognized by CTR21.

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Setting up your ELSA MicroLink 56k Internet
The first step
Please ensure that your PC and the modem are switched off 1.
Connect the
ELSA MicroLink 56k Internet
Plug the power connector Bof your ISDN modem into a 230 V wall socket using the
included AC adapter.
Connection to your PC
Insert the supplied V.24/RS232 cable into connection Cof the modem and to a free
serial port (e.g. COM1 or COM2) of your PC.
Connection to the telephone network
Connect one end of the connecting cable supplied to the line connection on the modem
4 and the other end to the suitable outlet for the telephone line.
Switch on PC and modem
Switch your computer on first, then your modem.
AOn/Off switch
BPower supply connection
CSerial port (V.9/RS232C interface)
4Line port (RJ11 socket)
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