ELSA MicroLink 56k Internet User manual

ELSAMicroLinkTM56kInternet
User Manual

No. 20547/0100
© 2000 ELSA AG, Aachen (Germany)
While the information in this manual has been compiled with great care, it may not be deemed an
assurance of product characteristics. ELSA shall be liable only to the degree specified in the terms of
sale and delivery.
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use of its contents is subject to written authorization from ELSA.
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certification institute TÜV-CERT has confirmed the conformity of ELSA AG with the worldwide quality
standard DIN EN ISO 9001. The certificate number of ELSA AG is 09 100 5069.
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Aachen, January 2000
ELSA, Inc.
1630 Zanker Road
San Jose, CA 95112
USA
www.elsa.com
ELSA AG
Sonnenweg 11
52070 Aachen
Germany
www.elsa.de

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:
ELSA MicroLink 56k Internet
Power adapter
Telephone line connection cable
Modem connector cable (V.24/RS232 cable)
CD with application software
Documentation
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:
Insert the included ELSA MicroLink 56k Internet CD in your CD drive. The
welcome screen will open automatically.
Click 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
Start Netscape Navigator and select Options  General Preferences 
General view.
Under Start with: enter ELSA's homepage http://www.elsa.com.
Then add a check to Homepage Location: and confirm with OK.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Start Microsoft Internet Explorer and select View Options 
Navigation.
Under 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.

Contents
ELSA MicroLink 56k Internet
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Contents
Introduction ....................................................................................................................1
Consumer information and FCC requirements........................................................ 1
Service requirements......................................................................................... 1
FCC radiation standard ........................................................................................... 2
Setting up your ELSA MicroLink 56k Internet......................................................... 4
Installation .....................................................................................................................6
Installation under Windows 95 .............................................................................. 6
Installation under Windows 95, version 4.00.950 B ......................................... 6
Installation under Windows 95, version 4.00.950............................................. 6
Installation under Windows 98 ............................................................................. 7
Deinstallation under Windows 95 and Windows 98 ........................................ 7
Installation under Windows NT 4.0........................................................................ 7
Deinstallation under Windows NT 4.0 .............................................................. 8
Installation under Windows 2000 .......................................................................... 8
Deinstallation under Windows 2000................................................................. 8
Country selection ............................................................................................... 9
Status display and troubleshooting................................................................... 9
Communications software ........................................................................................11
What do I need for ELSA-COMMUNICATE! Lite? ................................................ 11
Control commands ......................................................................................................13
Entering and executing AT commands ................................................................. 13
Escape command ............................................................................................. 13
Bit-oriented registers............................................................................................ 14
Modifying bit-oriented registers...................................................................... 14
Overview of AT command set and registers ........................................................ 14
Basic control features...................................................................................... 15
Extended control features................................................................................ 15
Appendix .......................................................................................................................17
Technical data....................................................................................................... 17
Warranty conditions as of June 01, 1998 ............................................................ 18
Index ..............................................................................................................................21

Contents
ELSA MicroLink 56k Internet
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Introduction
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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, Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 operating systems.
The online documentation on the modem also contains detailed information on the
configuration of the included software.
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!
Consumer information and FCC requirements
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has established rules which permit
this device to be directly connected to the telephone network. Standardized jacks
are used for these connections. This equipment should not be used on party lines
or coin lines.
If this device is malfunctioning, it may also be causing harm to the telephone
network; this device should be disconnected until the source of the problem can be
determined and until repair has been made. If this is not done, the telephone
company may temporarily disconnect service.
The telephone company may make changes in it's technical operations and
procedures; if such changes affect compatibility or use of this device, the telephone
company is required to give adequate notice of the changes.
If the telephone company requests information on what equipment is connected to
their lines, inform them of:
a) The telephone number that this unit is connected to
b) The ringer equivalence number
c) The USOC jack required
d) The FCC Registration Number
Items (b) and (c) are indicated on the label. The ringer equivalence number
(REN) is used to determine how many devices can be connected to your telephone
line. In most areas, the sum of RENs of all devices on any one line should not exceed
(5.0). If too many devices are attached, they may not ring properly.

Introduction
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Service requirements
In the event of Equipment malfunction, all repairs should be performed by our Company
or an authorized agent. It is the responsibility of users requiring services to report the
need for service to our company or to one of our authorized agents.
Service can be obtained at:
ELSA Inc.,
1630 Zanker Road
San Jose, CA 95112
USA

Introduction
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FCC radiation standard
FCC
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules.
CE and FCC
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio frequency
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy. It may interfere with to radio communications if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
interference to radio or television reception (this can be determined by turning this
equipment off and on), the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the distance between this equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit other than that to which the receiver
is connected.
Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.
Caution: To comply with the limits for an FCC Class B computing device, always use
a shielded signal cable.
Caution to the user: The Federal Communications Commission warns the user that
changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.