Multitech MultiMobile MT56128ZLX-NT User manual

Owner’sManual
MultiMobileTM
Model#MT56128ZLX-NT&MT56128ZLX-ST
P/N82076503
This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed
written permission from Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
Copyright © 1998 by Multi Tech Systems, Inc.
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. makes no representations or warranties with respect to the
content hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or
fitness for any particular purpose. Furthermore, Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. reserves the
right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content
hereof without obligation of Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. to notify any person or
organization of such revisions or changes.
Record of Revisions
Revision Description
A Manual released at revision level A.
(2/5/98)
B  Dial-Up Networking v.1.2 product update added
(4/ 6/98)  ISDN CAPI 2.0 product update added
 Manual format size changed
 Minor editorial, technical, and format changes
C V.90 support, S-Registers and Result Codes added; minor
(7/17/98) editorial and format changes
D Manual revised and reorganized to reflect software/driver changes.
(1/15/99)
TRADEMARKS
Trademarks of Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. are as follows: MultiMobile, Multi-Tech, and
the Multi-Tech logo. All other trademarks are owned by their respective companies.
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
2205 Woodale Drive
Mounds View, Minnesota 55112 U.S.A.
[phone] or [phone]
U. S. FAX [phone]
Fax-Back Service 612-717-5888
Technical Support [phone]
BBS [phone] or [phone]
Internet Address: http://www.multitech.com

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Contents
Chapter1—Introduction/Description
Features ..................................................................................................... 6
Technical Specifications ............................................................................ 7
Shipping Kit Contents ............................................................................... 9
About This Manual ................................................................................... 9
Chapter2—Hardware/DriverInstallation
Installing PC Card and Drivers/Software ..................................................12
Safety Warnings .......................................................................................12
Windows 95/98 InstallationVCOMM & CAPI ......................................13
Windows 95/98 InstallationNDIS ..........................................................15
Windows NT Installation ..........................................................................16
Customizing the TerminalAdapter (Optional) ...........................................18
Chapter 3—Application Program Interfaces (APIs)
Introduction ..............................................................................................20
VCOMM (Virtual Communications Port) ...................................................21
NDIS (Network Driver Interface Specification) .........................................31
CAPI (Common ISDNApplication Programming Interface) ......................36
Chapter4—Troubleshooting
How can I make sure MultiMobile hardware functions properly? ............54
COM Port and IRQ Conflicts ....................................................................55
Windows 95 COM Port and IRQ Conflicts................................................56
Chapter5—Service,Warranty,Technical Support
Introduction ..............................................................................................58
Limited Warranty ......................................................................................58
On-line Warranty Registration ..................................................................58
Software User LicenseAgreement ............................................................59
Tech Support ............................................................................................60
Service ......................................................................................................61
About the Multi-Tech BBS .......................................................................62
About CompuServe ..................................................................................64
About the Internet ....................................................................................64
About the Multi-Tech Fax-Back System ...................................................64

Appendix
Appendix A: Pin Assignments ..................................................................66
Appendix B: AT Command Summary, S-Register Summary, and Result
Codes Summary ........................................................................................67
Appendix C: Upgrade Procedures ............................................................79
Appendix D: RegulatoryAgency Information ..........................................85
Index
..................................................................................................................94

Chapter 1—Introduction/Description

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ongratulations on your purchase of the MultiMobile ISDN/Modem
PC Card. The MultiMobile (models MT56128ZLX-NT and
MT56128ZLX-ST) is the only multifunction PC Card in the world that
offers seamless connection between digital ISDN lines and analog
telephone lines (PSTN) within one single PC Card.
Its peerless switchable technology integrates both ISDN terminal adapter
(TA) and todays fastest 56K fax/modem technologies. Users can switch
between digital ISDN or analog PSTN connections simply by plugging in
bundled network connection cables. In addition to its unique switchable
ability, the MultiMobile features an ISDN Phone voice capability.
Features
 Switchable ISDN line or analog telephone line (PSTN) connection
 56K modem or G3 fax connections over both analog telephone and
ISDN lines
 Built-in microphone/speakerphone interface for ISDN Phone voice
applications
 Options for ISDN S/T-interface or U-interface
 Complies with prevalent ISDN software standards such as ISDN AT
commands, NDIS WAN, and CAPI 2.0
 Microsoft Plug-and-Play compatible
 Menu-driven configuration utility included
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Technical Specifications
TradeName
 MultiMobileTM
Model Numbers:
 MT56128ZLX-NT (U-interface)
 MT56128ZLX-ST(S/T-interface)
SystemRequirements
 Intel 486, Pentium, or above (Pentium strongly recommended)
 30 MB free space
 One Type II or Type III PCMCIA slot
 Windows 95, OSR2, 98 or Windows NT installed
Fax
 G3, send and receive
 EIA Class 1/Class 2 Fax command set
Modem
 V.90, K56flex, V.34+ (33.6 Kbps), V.34 (28.8 Kbps), V.32bis
(14.4 Kbps)
Note: Though this terminal adapter is capable of 56 Kbps download
performance, line impairments, public telephone infrastructure, and
other external technological factors currently prevent maximum 56 Kbps
connections.
 V.42/V.42bis, MNPClass 2 to 5 error correction and data compression
ISDNStandards
 Basic RateAccess (2B+D)
 U-interface: complies with ANSI T1.601
 S/T-interface: complies with ITU-T I.430
 Protocol: ITU-T Q.921, Q.931, and ETSI NET3

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LineRate
 64/56 Kbps on 1 B-channel (ISDN data mode)
 128/112 Kbps on 2 B-channel (PPP/MP)
 56 Kbps on 1 B-channel (modem mode)
 16 Kbps on D-channel for signaling
DTERate
 Asynchronous, up to 460.8 Kbps (COM port emulation mode)
ISDN Network & Switch Compatibility
 National ISDN-1 (NI-1)
 AT&T 5ESS Custom
 Northern Telecom DMS-100 Custom
 DSS1 (Euro-ISDN)
 INS-Net 64
B-ChannelProtocols
 X.75
 V.120
V.110
 PPP and Multi-Link Protocol
 Async-to-Sync PPP Conversion
 56K modem over B-channel
 G3 fax over B-channel
 Voice over B-channel
Application Program Interfaces
 ISDN AT Command Set
 CAPI 2.0
 NDIS WAN
Operating System Support
 Windows 95, OSR2, and 98
 Windows NT 4.0

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Shipping Kit Contents
 One MultiMobile ISDN + Voice Modem 56K
 One ISDN U-interface, or S/T-interface, ISDN network connection
cable
 One analog fax/modem DAA connection cable
 One ISDN phone kit
 One ISDN phone cord with RJ-45 plugs
 One analog telephone cord with RJ-11 plugs
 One Owners Manual
 Four 3.5" software/driver program diskettes
(Note: This manual supports 4.0, or later, drivers only.)
 RVS-COM Lite
 MultiMobile Global Wizard
About This Manual
This manual explains how to install, configure, and use your
MultiMobileTM Multifunction PC card. Manual chapters and appendixes
are as follows:
Chapter1—Introduction/Description
Chapter2—Hardware/DriverInstallation
Chapter 3—Application Program Interfaces (APIs)
Chapter4—Service,Warranty,Technical Support
Appendix A—Pin Assignments
Appendix B—AT Commands, S-Registers, and Result Codes
AppendixC—UpgradeProcedures
AppendixD—Regulatory Information
Index

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