Gigaset M101 Data User manual

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The cordlessV.24/RS232 interface
for PCs, modems and other
equipment
Operating instruction
Please read the safety precautions outlined in these
operating instructions before putting the unit into service.
Gigaset M101 Data, eng/deut: A30853-X400-B104-3-74D1

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The most important menus
Setting the operating mode
Registering a Gigaset M101 Data
Starting the program

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Overview
1 2 3
4
5
Back
4. Port for the V.24/RS232
cable
1 = male
2 = female
5. Mains power supply socket for
plug-type AC adapter
Legend
Front
1.Operating LED,
illuminated when power supply
is active,
see "LEDs and buttons" on page
19
2. Data LED, illuminated during
data transfer operations
3. Reset key

Contents
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Updates and news on the Internet ................................................................................................ 5
Approval and conformity ................................................................................................................ 6
Notes on PC and modem operation ............................................................................................... 6
Notes on Gigaset Repeater ............................................................................................................ 6
Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 7
What is a Gigaset M101 Data? ...................................................................................................... 7
Safety precautions ................................................................................................................... 7
Putting into service ...................................................................................................................... 8
Checking the contents of the package ........................................................................................... 8
Important ........................................................................................................................................ 8
Installing the program package ....................................................................................................... 9
Prerequisites for installation ..................................................................................................... 9
Installation ................................................................................................................................ 9
Check installation is successful ............................................................................................... 9
Connecting stations ..................................................................................................................... 10
Initial configuration ................................................................................................................... 11
Configuration program options ................................................................................................ 12
General ......................................................................................................................................... 12
Starting the configuration program ............................................................................................... 12
The buttons .................................................................................................................................. 12
"Connection" tab ........................................................................................................................... 13
Upper section: connecting to the PC ..................................................................................... 13
Lower section: radio connection ............................................................................................ 13
"Operating mode" tab ................................................................................................................... 14
Setting the operating mode ................................................................................................... 14
Special settings for "Direct connection" mode ....................................................................... 15
"Local station" tab ......................................................................................................................... 15
Changing a name ................................................................................................................... 15
Changing a station type ......................................................................................................... 15
Registering an extension station ............................................................................................ 17
De-registering a extension station ......................................................................................... 18
"Partner station" tab ...................................................................................................................... 18
Changing the name ................................................................................................................ 18
Changing the PIN ................................................................................................................... 18
LEDs and buttons ....................................................................................................................... 19
Both button functions .................................................................................................................. 19
Setting a base to logon mode ................................................................................................ 19
Resetting the device to the factory default ............................................................................ 19
LED 1: Gigaset M101 Data status ................................................................................................ 19
LED 2: data transfer ..................................................................................................................... 19
What happens if... ...................................................................................................................... 20
Notes on installation and operation .............................................................................................. 20
Place of installation ................................................................................................................ 20
Temperature and ambient conditions .................................................................................... 21
Technical data .............................................................................................................................. 21
The V.24 interface ........................................................................................................................ 22
Why set a mode? Technical background ............................................................................... 23

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Tips & tricks, settings ................................................................................................................ 24
Operating from a local station with two remote stations: ............................................................ 24
PC-PCdirect cable connection: via RS232/V.24 interface .......................................................... 25
Setting the direct connection to the correct baud rate .......................................................... 26
Sharing files ........................................................................................................................... 32
PC-PC direct cable connection problems: examples ..................................................... 33
MAC and other operating systems .............................................................................................. 33
Meaning of "local station" and "remote station" ............................................................................ 33
Meaning of "base" and "extension" ............................................................................................... 33
Meaning of local, remote ............................................................................................................. 33
Support ......................................................................................................................................... 34
Updates and news on the Internet ........................................................................................ 34
Notes on sending faxes directly from the PC ............................................................................... 34
Configuration management ................................................................................................... 35
Problems with application programs: .................................................................................... 35
Hardware problems (PC, modem, ISDN TA.): ....................................................................... 36
Miscellaneous ........................................................................................................................ 37
Updates and news on the Internet
Visit our site at:
www.siemens.com/pc-communication-support
(always under construction)

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Approval and conformity
Your Siemens Gigaset M101 Data has been certified by the Ger-
man Federal Office of Telecommunication Approval (BZT). This
equipment has been approved in accordance with the EU direc-
tive 91/263/EC Telecommunication Terminals.
This data terminal complies with the requirements of the EU di-
rectives:
Notes on PC and modem operation
Notes on Gigaset Repeater
89/336/EC EMC Directive
72/23/EC Low Voltage Directive
and thus carries the CE mark.
When using a modem, software malfunctions in the PC
(e.g. an operating system crash or program errors in the
application software) can prevent the cleardown of a
modem connection from a telephone line. You incur
connection costs for trunk lines that you seize!
Since your Gigaset M101 Data only replaces a serial ca-
ble,malfunctionsofthiskindcanalsooccurhere.Ifsuch
a problem occurs, check the status of your modem and,
if applicable, reset it.
Inthecaseof one-sided interruption ofthemainssupply
or complete interruption of your Gigaset M101 Data’s
hop, the interface’s status lines are reset to the initial
status in the partner station within 2 minutes (a modem
then clears down the connection).
Whenever possible, operate the station registered as
user at your PC (lokale Station), since any malfunctions
on the user side can be displayed, for technical reasons,
more quickly than at the base, see "LEDs and buttons"
on page 19.
Should the graphic or sound card be affected by interfer-
ence from Gigaset M101 Data, rotate Gigaset M101
Data until the interference is removed.
The Gigaset Repeater cannot be used to extend the
radio range.
Therepeaterwas designed for usebehind Gigaset 2000
base stations.

Introduction
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Introduction
What is a Gigaset M101 Data?
Your Gigaset M101 Data is a cordless V.24/RS232 serial inter-
face consisting of two stations: the lokalen Station and the Part-
nerstation.
The station connected to the PC is known as the "lokale Station".
The "Partnerstation"is connected to a peripheral device, e.g. a
modem.
The connection between the PC and the peripheral device is
routed via the radio link between the lokalen Station and the
Partnerstation.
In addition to both stations, the application features a configura-
tion program.
Of the two stations,
●one is a "Basis" type station; this is usually the Partnersta-
tion,
●the other is a "Teilnehmer" type station; this is usually the
lokale Station.
All Gigaset M101 units are "Basis" type stations by default.
When the device is configured for the first time, the Gigaset
M101 Data connected to the PC automatically switches to a
"Teilnehmer" type station. The Teilnehmer station must be reg-
istered at the Basis station.
Every Gigaset M101 Data can be operated either as a lokale Sta-
tion or as a Partnerstation.
Safety precautions
Local station Partner station
Radio link
Research has shown that in certain cases, medical
equipment can be affected by activated DECT devices.
A distance of at least one metre should therefore be
maintained between Gigaset M101 Data and the medi-
cal equipment. When using cordless telephones in the
vicinity of medical equipment, the regulations of the rel-
evant institution must be observed.
Only use the power supply unit supplied (C39280-Z4-
C59/C39280-Z4-C168).

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Putting into service
Followthestep-by-step instructions describedbelowfor putting
the equipment into service:
1.Check the contents of the package
2. Install the configuration program
3. Connect the station
4. Conclude commissioning by performing an initial configura-
tion, see "Initial configuration" on page 11.
Checking the contents of the package
Important
The package contains: M101
Data Twin Pack
Gigaset M101 Data 1 2
Plug-type AC adapter C39280-Z4-C59/
C39280-Z4-C168 for mains connection 1 2
Serial 9-pin connection cable for connecting
the V.24/RS232 interface 1 2
CD-ROM with the installation program 1 1
Operating instructions 1 1
Before you put the Gigaset M101 Data into service, the
peripheral device that you want to operate as a cordless
unit (modem, PABX) must be configured at the COM
port on the PC side since it is to be used for transferring
data. For information on configuration, see the appropri-
ate documentation on the peripheral device and your
computer’s operating system. This configuration is par-
ticularly necessary for plug&play installations, as other-
wise errors can occur depending on the installation rou-
tine of the connected peripheral unit.
If you want to operate a modem, for example, via the ra-
dio link, first connect the modem directly to the PC, con-
figure it, set up a test connection, and then install the ra-
dio link. To do this, disconnect the modem from the PC,
connect the Gigaset M101 Data and perform the config-
uration.
When choosing a location for the devices, read the
"Notes on installation and operation" on page 20.

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Installing the program package
Prerequisites for installation
For installation, you need:
●an IBM-compatible PC with the following configuration:
–Win 95, Win 98 or Win NT operating system
–2 MB free hard disk memory
–1 free V.24/RS232 serial interface as
COM port
●the diskette/CD-ROM containing the installation program
Installation
●Start up the PC and close down any programs active after
start-up.
●Disconnect any Gigaset M101 Data units from the power
supply and the PC.
●Insert the data carrier supplied in the drive.
●Under Start, select Settings, then Control Panel. Double-
click the Software icon.
●Select Install. The installation program starts. During instal-
lation, the message "No Gigaset M101 Data connected".
Confirm this message with "OK".
●Terminate the configuration program with "OK"; this con-
cludes the installation operation.
Check installation is successful
The following errors can occur during installation:
If no errors occur, all files are installed in the selected language
version and your PC contains a "Gigaset M101 Data" program
group. This contains the "Set Gigaset" configuration program, a
help function and a text file with current information.
Problem Result
Insufficient memory Error message, please try free-
ing some disk space on your
hard drive.
No COM port free at the
PC Error message, setup can be completed.
Installation interrupted by
user All components already in- stalled are removed.
PC crashes during
installation Automatic correction during next attempt.
Installation of a new
version Recognition, warning and instal- lation after confirmation.

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Connecting stations
●To avoid damaging your Gigaset M101 Data and the PC, the
V.24/RS232 cable should only be connected when the pow-
er supply is switched off.
●Connect a Gigaset M101 Data to the V.24/RS232 interface
of the PC (COM port). Some V.24 plugs have a plastic pro-
trusion and cannot be properly arrested. If this is the case,
use the cable supplied as an extension.
●Connect both stations to the plug-type AC adapters
(C39280-Z4-C59/C39280-Z4-C168) and insert these adapt-
ers in 230V AC 50Hz sockets.
You can now perform initial configuration, see "Initial configura-
tion" on page 11.

Initial configuration
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Initial configuration
The purpose of initial configuration is to register the Teilnehmer
station at the Basis station. You can only perform initial configu-
ration with the configuration program. The Gigaset M101 Data
can be operated at other PCs/operating systems once you have
completed initial configuration.
Proceed as follows:
1.Disconnect both stations and the PC from the power sup-
ply.
2. Connect one Gigaset M101 Data to the PC.
3. Connect the PC and both Gigaset M101 Data units to the
power supply.
4. Start the program "Set Gigaset" at the PC.
5. Select the "Local station" tab.
6. Click the "Register" button.
The lokale Station is now switched to "Teilnehmer" operat-
ing mode. Normally, you must enter the Basis station PIN
before registration is possible. In the case of initial configu-
ration, however, you can skip this step since the Basis sta-
tion has the factory-set PIN "0000". This is automatically set
by the program during initial configuration.
7.Press and hold down the black button on the Gigaset M101
Data (Basis station) not connected to the PC for approx. 10
secondsuntiltheLEDsindicatebyblinking in sequence that
the system is ready for registration.
8. Click OK. The registration procedure starts and the mes-
sage "The Teilnehmer logs on at the required Basis if this is
ready for registration. Ensure that the Basis is ready for reg-
istration." appears on the screen.
Thetwo devices are automaticallysynchronised. An entry is
now visible in the "Registered stations" windows.
9. Assign a suitable name to the lokale Station, e.g. "PC".
10. Open the "Partner station" window and assign a name to it,
e.g. "Modem". The registered station now also appears in
this window.
11.It may be useful to switch the operating mode from "AT
commands, local" to one of the two other operating modes.
This setting concerns the protocol on the serial interface,
especially the speed adjustment. For details, see "Setting
the operating mode" on page 14.
12. Close the program with "OK".
In the event of errors and for more information, see "Configura-
tion program options" on page 12.

Configuration program options
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Configuration program options
General
You will rarely need the majority of configuration options for the
simple implementation of two Gigaset M101 Data units for cord-
less modem operation. A range of settings is available for future
developments.
Starting the configuration program
Under Start, select Programs followed by Gigaset M101 Data
and finally Set Gigaset.
The configuration program offers a dialog box entitled Proper-
ties of Gigaset M101 Data which contains the four tabs Connec-
tion, Operating mode, Local station and Partner station.
A number of special fields are also provided for special inputs.
The buttons
The following four operating buttons are available for each tab in
the dialog box: OK, Cancel, Apply and Help. These buttons have
the following functions:
OK Accept input, close dialog box
Cancel Reject input, close dialog box
Apply Accept input, leave dialog box open
Help Call up the online help function

Configuration program options
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"Connection" tab
Upper section: connecting to the PC
You can set the COM port of the PC at which the lokale Station
is connected in the upper section of the tab.
It is easiest to leave the option No automatic detection deacti-
vated (as shown). The program then checks the existing COM
ports and determines where the station is connected. Manual
interface selection is only recommended if there is more than
one Gigaset M101 Data unit connected to the PC.
Assoon as the programfinds a station oridentifies the manually
selected interface, it sends it the configuration command via
the control lines. The station is thus switched to configuration
status. This is indicated by the Status display in the dialog box.
Gigaset M101 Data can only be configured under these condi-
tions. At the end of the program, your Gigaset M101 Data will
automatically switch the station back to operating mode.
Lower section: radio connection
This sections indicates whether a radio connection exists and if
so, to which partner station. It also indicates the quality of the
connection.
A station must be registered before it can be selected here.

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"Operating mode" tab
Important:
If one station is set to "AT commands, local" or "AVM/Eumex
commands, local", the other station must switch to the corre-
sponding "AT commands, remote" or "AVM/Eumex commands,
remote" operating mode. And if one station is switched to "Di-
rectconnection", the other station mustalso be switched to this
mode. The appropriate switches are performed automatically if
you select an operating mode for an Gigaset M101 Data unit.
Setting the operating mode
Open the Operating mode tab and select one of the five modes:
The three connection types are used for different purposes:
Direct connection The transmission parameters for the PC’s
COM port are manually set at the compu-
ter without automatic baud rate or data for-
matrecognition.Thisisalwaysusefulifthe
device at the Partnerstation does not sup-
port baud rate or data format recognition
as performed by conventional modems,
e.g. in the case of a second PC.
AT commands
lokalen Station
(PC)
➔page 33
Automatic recognition of the transmission
parameters based on the data from the PC
at the lokalen Station.
AT commands
Partnerstation
(device)
➔page 33
Automatic emulation of the transmission
parameters based on the values received
from the PC at the Partnerstation.
AVM / Eumex
lokalen Station
(PC)
➔page 34
Automaticrecognitionof the AVM /Eumex
transmission parameters based on the
data from the PC at the lokalen Station.

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Special settings for "Direct connection" mode
In the Direct connection setting, the fields are activated in the
lower section of the dialog box: you can set the transmission pa-
rameters for the COM port at the PC:
Select the masked-in setting if you have no reason to reject it.
In the event of malfunctions, reduce the speed in the Bits per
second window. Set your communication software likewise to
this value.
In the case of changes, only permitted values are accepted in
the individual fields, even for manual inputs.
"Local station" tab
Changing a name
Thepurposeofstationnamesistoprovidearapidoverview.The
lokale Station must be called "PC". The Partnerstations should if
possible be named after the peripheral device connected, e.g.
"Modem".
Station names can be changed in the name field in which you
changeor enter thename. Names cancontain letters, digits and
blanks. The name must not contain more than 20 characters.
AVM / Eumex
Partnerstation
(device)
Automatic emulation of the AVM / Eumex
transmission parameters based on the val-
ues received from the PC at the Partner-
station.

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Changing a station type
Normally, a Teilnehmer station is operated at the PC and the Ba-
sis station is operated at a peripheral device. Other constella-
tions, however, are possible in which both stations are connect-
ed to another PC, in order to create a cordless data connection
between two PCs. In this case, it may be useful to change the
type of a station. Or you can implement more than one Partner-
station in order to control a second PC or the modem alternate-
ly. It may be necessary to change the station type in the case of
a Gigaset M101 Data.
●Ensure that the correct station is connected locally.
●Select Change station type. The change is performed in the
background. You can see that this has been performed
when the information in the Station type line changes.

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Registering an Teilnehmer station
Both stations are powered. A Gigaset M101 Data is connected
to the PC.
Select the Local station tab.
The following dialog box appears:
An existing registered device in the "Registered stations" win-
dow must first be deleted. This is done in the "Partner station"
tab, see "Resetting the device to the factory default"onpage 19.
Once deleted, "Free registration location" appears in the win-
dow.
Click Register.
The following window appears when the base station has been
set to the factory default:
Click OK.

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The Teilnehmer station now searches for the Basis station and
automatically registers at it.
If registration is not possible (Basis station not in "logon mode"
or not powered, incorrect PIN), the system will indicate the nec-
essary steps for resolving this problem.
De-registering a Teilnehmer station
De-registration is only possible by resetting the Gigaset M101
Data unit to the factory default, see "Resetting the device to the
factory default" on page 19.
"Partner station" tab
This tab is used for configuring the Partnerstation that is not
connected to the PC. The registration must be performed first
so that the two Gigaset M101 Data devices can communicate:
the "Partner station" tab only becomes operational after registra-
tion on the "Local station" tab.
Changing the name
As for lokalen Station, see "Changing a name" on page 15.
Changing the PIN
Check whether the correct station is addressed. Only Basis sta-
tions have PINs.
Click Change PIN...
Enter the old PIN to obtain authorization to change the PIN and
press the tab key.
Enter the new PIN and press the tab key.
Enter the new PIN in the confirmation field and click OK.
The PIN is changed if the new PINs entered are identical and if
the correct old PIN is entered. Otherwise, a warning appears..

LEDs and buttons
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LEDs and buttons
There are two LEDs and a black button on the front of the Gigas-
et M101 Data unit.
Both button functions
Setting a Basis to logon mode
Pressthebuttononapoweredbase-typedevicefor10seconds.
The two LEDs blink in sequence, thus indicating that the device
is in logon mode. Logon mode is automatically deactivated after
successful logon or after 10 minutes: the blinking stops.
Resetting the device to the factory default
Press and hold down the button on the device that has been dis-
connected from the mains. Connect the device to the power
supply while holding the button down. LED 2 lights up after 10
seconds. This LED goes out in another 10 seconds indicating
that the reset operation has been successful. The button can
then be released.
LED 1: Gigaset M101 Data status
LED 1 indicates stand-by mode:
LED 2: data transfer
LED 2 indicates the status of the transmission route on the
V.24/RS232 interface:
LED 1 blinks The station is searching for the part-
ner or has not been registered.
LED 1 is constantly il-
luminated The partner was found, the transmis- sion route is on stand-by.
LED 2 off No data transfer
LED 2 flickers Data transfer active

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What happens if...
If a malfunction occurs, check the following points:
●Both stations are powered.
●The cable connections to the connected devices are fully in-
serted and screwed in.
●The stations are not too far apart and are there are no large
parts of buildings in between.
●Registration was successful.
●The lokalen Station operating mode is "AT commands, local"
or "AVM/Eumax commands, local".
or:
●The lokalen Station operating mode is "Direct connection"
and you have set the direct connection transmission param-
eters in your communication software.
Ifthe malfunction still occurs after checking all the above points,
reset both Gigaset M101 Data units to the factory defaults, see
page 19.
If the malfunction persists, call the hotline at 0180 5 333 220.
Internet: www.siemens.de/gigaset
Notes on installation and operation
Place of installation
There must be a 220/230 V AC 50 Hz power socket in the vicin-
ity.
TheGigaset M101Data should notbe installed in the immediate
vicinity of other electronic devices, such as hi-fi systems, office
equipment or microwave ovens, otherwise there is a risk of mu-
tual interference.
Place the Gigaset M101 Data unit on a level, non-slip surface.
The device feet do not normally leave any unsightly marks. How-
ever, in view of the many different varnishes and polishes cur-
rently used for furniture, the possibility of marks being left can-
not be ruled out.
Radio communication between Basis and Teilnehmer is based
on the DECT standard. The Gigaset M101 Data complies fully
with the relevant European directives. Should you nevertheless
experience sound or picture distortion with your satellite signal
receiving equipment, please get in touch with your dealer to
have it tested for shielding faults.
Depending on the ambient conditions, the maximum radio
range between the local station and the Partnerstation is ap-
prox. 300 m outdoors and approx. 50 m indoors.