Multitech MultiModem ZBA MT9234ZBA User manual

MultiModem®ZBA
MT9234ZBA-USB
User Guide

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MultiModem ZBA
MULTIMODEM PRODUCT User Guide
S000419B Revision B
Copyright
All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed
written permission from Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Copyright © 2007-08 by Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents 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 in
the content hereof without obligation of Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. to notify any person or organization of such
revisions or changes. Check Multi-Tech’s Web site for current versions of our product documentation.
Record of Revisions
Revision Date Description
A 11/05/07 Initial release
B 04/24/08 Add Vista Operating System support and removed support for Windows 2000.
Trademarks
MultiModem, Multi-Tech, and the Multi-Tech logo are registered trademarks of Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Microsoft Windows 2003, XP, and Vista Operating Systems are registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Patents
This device is covered by one or more of the following patents: 6,031,867; 6,012,113; 6,009,082; 5,905,794;
5,864,560; 5,815,567; 5,815,503; 5,812,534; 5,809,068; 5,790,532; 5,764,628; 5,764,627; 5,754,589;
D394,250; 5,724,356; 5,673,268; 5,673,257; 5,644,594; 5,628,030; 5,619,508; 5,617,423; 5,600,649;
5,592,586; 5,577,041; 5,574,725; D374,222; 5,559,793; 5,546,448; 5,546,395; 5,535,204; 5,500,859;
5,471,470; 5,463,616; 5,453,986; 5,452,289; 5,450,425; D361,764; D355,658; D355,653; D353,598;
D353,144; 5,355,365; 5,309,562; 5,301,274;7082106;7082141;7092406 . Other patents pending.
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 – DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATION ......................................................4
Features include:............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Universal Serial Bus (USB)............................................................................................................................................ 4
Package Contents ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
AT Commands Info.......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Technical Specifications................................................................................................................................................. 5
CHAPTER 2 – INSTALLATION..........................................................................................6
Safety Warning Telecom................................................................................................................................................ 6
Connect the Modem to Your PC.................................................................................................................................... 6
Install the Modem Driver ................................................................................................................................................... 7
Country Configuration with Global Wizard..................................................................................................................... 22
CHAPTER 3 - OPERATION............................................................................................ 24
Front Panel..................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Connecting to the Internet............................................................................................................................................ 24
Internet Connection....................................................................................................................................................... 25
CHAPTER 4 - REMOTE CONFIGURATION ....................................................................26
Basic Procedure............................................................................................................................................................. 26
Setup ............................................................................................................................................................................... 26
CHAPTER 5- TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................27
None of the Indicators Light......................................................................................................................................... 27
The Modem Does Not Respond to Commands........................................................................................................ 27
The Modem Dials But Cannot Connect...................................................................................................................... 27
The Modem Disconnects While Online...................................................................................................................... 28
The Modem Cannot Connect When Answering........................................................................................................ 28
The Modem Doesn’t Work with Caller ID................................................................................................................... 29
Fax and Data Software Can’t Run at the Same Time.............................................................................................. 29
APPENDIX A – REGULATORY COMPLIANCE .............................................................. 30
FCC Part 68 Telecom ................................................................................................................................................... 30
FCC Part 15.................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Canadian Limitations Notice........................................................................................................................................ 31
Industry Canada............................................................................................................................................................. 31
International Modem Restrictions................................................................................................................................32
EMC, Safety, and R&TTE Directive............................................................................................................................ 32
South African Notice...................................................................................................................................................... 32
APPENDIX B – WARRANTY & REPAIR POLICIES....................................................... 33
APPENDIX C – WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT..................... 35
APPENDIX D - C-ROHS HT/TS SUBSTANCE CONCENTRATION ................................ 36
APPENDIX E - LINUX INSTALLATIONS.........................................................................37
Introduction...................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Installation in Computers Using the Linux 2.4 Kernel..................................................................................................... 37
Installation in Computers Using the Linux 2.6 Kernel..................................................................................................... 43
Installation in Computers Using the Linux 2.6.20 Kernel................................................................................................ 48
APPENDIX F – ASCII CONVERSION .............................................................................. 50

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Chapter 1 – Description and Specification
Congratulations on your purchase of the MultiModem ZBA-USB modem. Your MultiModem productdata/fax
modem supports remote configuration and dial-up connections. It offers V.34/33.6K fax and Error Correction
Mode, that reduces fax transmission time by more than half when compared to traditional fax modems. In
addition, they are globally approved for use in many countries around the world. This means one model can
ship virtually anywhere.
This User Guide will help you install, configure, test, and use your modem.
Check the Multi-Tech’s Web site for current versions of our product documentation.
Features include:
•V.92/56K download speeds and 48K upload speeds when connecting with V.92 servers
•V.44 compression improves data throughput rates
•Class 1.0 and Class 2.1 faxing at speeds to V.34/33.6K bps (Super G3)
•Error Correction Mode (ECM) provides fast and reliable fax transmissions
•Windows Plug-and-Play operation
•Linux compatible
•U.S. Caller ID reporting
•Remote configuration for centralized setup and control
•Globally approved models for use in many countries worldwide
•Small footprint and stackable design
•Self-resetting lightning protection
•Flash memory for easy updates
•USB cable included
•Ten-year warranty
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
Universal Serial Bus (USB), defined by a consortium of industry leaders, permits connection of multiple low-
speed and medium speed computer peripheral devices such as telephones, modems, printers, keyboards,
mice, and scanners; all from a single personal computer port. The specification, based on an open
architecture is quickly becoming a standard feature in new desktop and notebook computers.
Package Contents
The MultiModemUSB package contains:
•An MultiModem productdata/fax modem
•A set of four self-adhesive plastic feet
•A printed Quick Start Guide
•One Product CD
•One USB cable
•One modular telephone cable
AT Commands Info
The AT Commands for the MultiModem are published in a separate Reference Guide included on your
product CD and posted on the Multi-Tech web site.

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Technical Specifications
Your MultiModemZBA-USB modem meets the following specifications:
Trade Name MultiModem® ZBA
Model Number MULTIMODEM PRODUCT
Server-to-Client Data Rates V.90 speeds when accessing a V.90 or V.92 server (actual speed
depends on server capabilities and line conditions)
Client-to-Server Data Rates Up to 50Kbps when accessing a V.92 server (actual speed depends
on server capabilities and line conditions); otherwise, the same as
client-to client data lines.
Client-to-Client Data Rates 33600, 31200, 28800, 26400, 24000, 21600, 19200, 16800, 14400,
12000, 9600, 7200, 4800, 2400, 1200, 0-300 bps
Fax Data Rates 33600, 31200, 28800, 26400, 24000, 21600, 19200, 16800, 14400,
12000, 9600, 7200, 4800, 2400, 1200, 0-300 bps
Data Format Serial, binary, asynchronous
Modem Compatibility ITU-T V.92, V.90, V.34 enhanced, V.34, V.34bis, V.32, V.32bis,
V.22; Bell 212A and 103; ITU-T V.21, V.42, V.42bis, V.44
Fax Compatibility ITU-T “Super” Group 3, Class 1.0, 2.0, 2.1, T.4, T.30, V.21, V.27ter,
V.29, V.34, V.17; TIA/EIA 578 Class 1, 2, TR29.2
Error Correction ITU-T V.42
Data Compression ITU-T V.44 (4:1 throughput), V.42bis (4:1 throughtput), MNP 5 (2:1
throughput)
Flow Control XON/XOFF (software), RTS/CTS (hardware)
Intelligent Features Plug and play; fully AT command compatible; autodial, redial, repeat
dial; pulse or tone dial; dial pauses; auto answer; caller ID; EIA
extended automode; adaptive line probing; automatic symbol and
carrier frequency during start-up, retrain, and rate renegotiation;
DTMF detection; call status display, auto-parity and data rate
selections; keyboard-controlled modem options; non-volatile
memory; on-screen displays for modem option parameters;
command lines of up to 40 characters each; remote configuration
Command Buffer 40 characters
Transmit Level -12dBm )Euro/NAM) – varies by country/region setting
Lightning Protection FCC Part 68 A/B surge
Frequency Stability ±0.01%
Receiver Sensitivity -43 dBm under worst-case conditions
AGC Dynamic Range 43 dB
Connectors USB connector; two RJ-11 phone jacks
Cables One RJ11 phone cable
One USB cable
Note: Any cables connected to the computer should be shielded to
reduce interference.
Diagnostics Power-on self test, local analog loop, local digital loop, remote digital
loop.
Environmental Temperature range -40°– 60°C (-40°–140°F); humidity range 20–
90% (non-condensing)
Dimensions 10.9 cm wide x 14.5 cm long x 2.5 cm high (4.3”x 5.7”x 1.10”)
Weight 227 g (8 oz)
Limited Warranty 10 year

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Chapter 2 – Installation
This chapter shows you step-by-step how to set up your Multi-Tech MultiModem productmodem.
Safety Warning Telecom
•Use this product only with UL and cUL listed computers.
•To reduce the risk of fire, use only 26 AWG (.41mm) or larger telephone wiring.
•Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
•Never install a telephone jack in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet
locations.
•Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been
disconnected at the network interface.
•Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
•Avoid using a telephone during an electrical storm. There is a risk of electrical shock from lightning.
•Do not use a telephone in the vicinity of a gas leak.
•This product must be disconnected from the telephone network interface when servicing.
Connect the Modem to Your PC
Placing the modem in a convenient location, connect it to your computer’s USB port, to the telephone line,
and, optionally, to your telephone.
USB Connection
Plug one end of the USB cable into the USB connector on the modem, and the other end into a USB port
connector on your computer.
Line Connection
Plug one end of the phone cable into the modem’s LINE jack and the other end into a phone line wall jack.
Note: The LINE jack is not interchangeable with the PHONE jack. Do not plug the phone into the LINE jack
or the line cable into the PHONE jack.
Note: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and Industry Canada impose certain restrictions on
equipment connected to public telephone systems. See Appendix A for more information.
Phone Connection
For voice-only calls, you can optionally plug a telephone into the modem’s PHONE jack.

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Install the Modem Driver
Introduction
Compatibility: This MultiModem is compatible with Windows Operating Systems Vista/XP/2003/2000
and Linux.
Windows Drivers: The MultiModem productdriver must be installed in your computer’s program
directory. The Windows drivers are located on the MultiModem productCD in the Drivers I Windows
Drivers folder. A complete set of drivers for each operating system is organized into Vista and XP with
either 32-bit or 64-bit processor. Most users will select either the 32-bit Vista or 32-bit XP drivers
(Windows 2003 also use the XP drivers). Windows 2000 users must select the drivers from the Drivers I
Windows_2000 directory. Server users can select either 32-bit or 64-bit depending on their application.
For server users to determine whether they have a 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, go to Start I All
Programs I Accessories I System Tools I Computer and click on the System Properties button.
Under System you will see System Type: 64-bit Operating System.
When installing the 64-bit version of the Vista driver, a person will have to disable the “signed” driver
check in order to install it. Two methods are available, choose one:
•First Method
Boot your PC, press F8 and choose “Disable driver signature enforcement option”.
•Second Method
•Create a shortcut on the desktop to cmd.exe using the following steps:
•Right click on an empty space on the desktop to open the context menu
•Select New
•Select Shortcut with a left-click
•In the Location box type cmd /k
•Right-click on the shortcut and select Run as administrator
•When the command window opens, type or paste the following and press ENTER:
•Reboot your PC and install the driver
Linux Drivers: Linux Operating System drivers are also located on the CD in the Drivers I Linux
Folder. Refer to the Readme file (also in the Linux directory) for the correct driver file and installation
guide for your distribution/version of Linux.
Overview of Windows Driver Installation: Three install wizards guide you through the software
Installation in this order:
Part A installs the USB Driver.
Part B associates the PC port with the USB Driver, and finally
Part C installs the modem driver.

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Installing the Modem Driver in Windows Vista
Preliminaries
1. Power up your computer.
2. If you have not already done so, connect the modem’s USB cable to a USB port on the
computer and connect the phone line between the modem and a telephone wall jack.
3. Windows will detect that the new modem is present.
Driver Installation of your TUSB3410 Serial Port
4. The Found New Hardware screen appears with Windows needs to install driver software for
your TUSB3410 Serial Port.
Click on Locate and install driver software (recommended). Windows will guide you through the
process of installing driver software for your device.
5. The next screen prompts you to insert the disc that came with your MultiModem product. If you
have the disc that came with your device, insert it now. Then, click on I don’t have the disc.
Show me other options. Windows may prompt you to search online, but this is not necessary.

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6. Choose Browse my computer for driver software (advanced).
7. At the Browse for driver software on your computer screen, click the Browse button.
8. Browse to the Drivers folder on your MultiModem productCD , then select the Windows_Drivers
folder and then the Vista32 folder. If you were installing drivers on a Vista 64-bit Operating
System, you would browse to the Vista64 folder. Click OK, then Click Next.
9. Windows can’t verify the publisher of this driver software screen appears.
Select Install this driver software anyway.

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10. Installing driver software… screen appears.
11. When the software for this device has been successfully installed screen appears with
Windows has finished installing the driver software for this device: MultiModem USB
MT9234ZBA-USB.
Click Close.

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Installation of the Communications Port
12. The Found New Hardware – Texas Instrument UMP Serial Port 00 screen appears. If you have
the disc that came with your device, insert it now.
The MultiModem product Modem product CD is still in the CD ROM drive. Click Next.
13. Searching disc for software screen appears.

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14. Windows can’t verify the publisher of this driver software screen appears.
Select Install this driver software anyway.
15. Installing driver software progress screen appears.

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16. The software for this device has been successfully installed screen appears with Windows has
finished installing the driver software for this device: MultiModem USB MT9234ZBA-USB.
Click Close.
Installation of the Modem
17. The Found New Hardware – MultiTech Systems MultiModem product screen appears. If you
have the disc that came with your device, insert it now.
The MultiModem product product CD is still in the CD ROM drive. Click Next.

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18. Windows can’t verify the publisher of this driver software screen appears.
Select Install this driver software anyway.
19. Installing driver software progress screen appears.
20. The software for this device has been successfully installed screen appears. Windows has
finished installing the driver software for this device: MultTech Systems MT9234ZBA-USB.
21. Click Close. The installation of drivers is now complete.
After installation has been completed, you should test the operation of your new MultiModem product by
registering it. Key in the URL given below and follow the on-line instructions:
http://www.multitech.com/register

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Installing the Modem Driver in Windows XP/2003
This installation assumes a Windows XP or Windows 2003 operating system. Windows XP/2003 are identical in the
methods they use for installing modem drivers.
Part A for Windows XP/2003: Installing the USB Driver
1. Connect the USB cable between the MultiModem and the PC.
2. Insert the MultiModem productCD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD uses the Autorun feature,
and after a brief delay, the MULTIMODEM PRODUCT Setup – Welcome screen appears. Close
the Welcome screen.
In some situations the operating system will display a Found New Hardware Wizard screen and
asks you: Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software?
Select No, not this time. Then click Next.
3. The Found New Hardware Wizard screen now displays the MultiModem product. This is the
first of three New Hardware Wizards that will appear.
4. Click on Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), and then click Next..

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5. The next screen is the Please choose your search and installation options.
Ensure that only Include this location in the search is selected.
Click the Browse button
6. Browse to the Drivers folder on your MultiModem productCD, then select the Windows_Drivers
folder and then the XP32 folder. If you are installing drivers on an XP 64-bit Operating System,
you would browse to the XP64 folder. Click Next.
7. A Windows Logo Testing screen appears. Click Continue Anyway.
8. Please wait while the wizard installs the software.

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9. At the Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard for the MultiModem USB MT9234ZBA-
USB screen, click Finish. Installation of the USB driver is now complete.
The second Found New Hardware wizard will start automatically to associate the PC port with
the USB driver.
Part B for Windows XP/2003: Associating PC Port with USB Driver
10. If the Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard screen – Can Windows connect to
Windows update to search for software? appeared when you were installing the driver, it will
come up here also.
Select No, not this time. Then click Next.
11. The Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard screen will appear with the Texas
Instruments UMP Serial Port 00 as the device to be installed. This is the beginning of the
Found New Hardware sequence for the port.

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12. Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced).
13. Click Next.
14. Please choose your search and installation options screen appears.
Select Include this location in the search:. Click Browse. This may already be populated
with the correct path from the first wizard; in that case simply click Next and skip step16.
15. Browse to the Drivers folder on your MultiModem productCD , then select the
Windows_Drivers folder and then the XP32 folder. If you are installing drivers on an XP 64-bit
Operating System, you would browse to the XP64 folder. Click Next.
16. A second Windows Logo Testing screen may appear depending on operating system settings.
This screen pertains to the USB – Serial Port.
Click Continue Anyway.

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17. The Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears.
The association between the serial port and the USB driver has been made.
Click Finish.
The third Found New Hardware wizard will start automatically to install the modem inf file.
Part C for Windows XP/2003: Installing the Modem
18. If the Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard screen asking – Can Windows connect to
Windows update to search for software? appears again, select No, not this time. Then click
Next.

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19. This wizard helps you install software for MultiTech Systems MT9234ZBA-USB product.
20. Click on Install from a list or specific location (Advanced). Then click Next.
21. The Please choose your search and installation options screen appears.
Select Include this location in the search is selected. Click the Browse button.
22. If necessary, Browse to the Drivers folder on your MultiModem productCD , then select the
Windows_Drivers folder and then the XP32 folder. If you are installing drivers on an XP 64-bit
Operating System, you would browse to the XP64 folder. Click Next.
23. The final Windows Logo Testing screen may appear depending on operating system settings.
This screen pertains to the creation of a modem entity in the operating system that
accommodates the MultiModem product.
Click Continue Anyway.