TRENDnet TIM-128 User manual

ISDN TA PC Card
User Manual

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INTRODUCTION
The ISDN TA PC Card brings the latest in mobile communication technology
with flexibility and convenience. With the wide range ISDN signaling
protocols switches supports, mobile experts may enjoy the mobile
communication across the world and the high speed digital service.
System Requirements
Pentium 75 or above
At least 30MB free hard disk space
At least 16MB RAM
PCMCIA Type II/III slot
PCMCIA Card Services and Socket Services v.2.1 or higher pre-installed
Windows 95/98/2000 or Windows NT pre-installed
Specifications
Standard
PCMCIA 2.1 & JEIDA 4.1 compliant
ISDN standards
Basic Rate Access (2B+D)
S/T-Interface:
Compliant with ITU-T I.430
D-channel:
ITU-T Q.921, Q.931
ETSI NET3
B-channel:
V.120,
V.110,
X.75/T.70NL/ISO8208
Async-to-Sync PPP conversion
Multilink PPP,
56 K Modem (CAPI only)
G3 fax (CAPI only)

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Voice (CAPI only)
Line Rate
64/56 Kbps on 1 B-channel
128/112 Kbps on 2 B-channel (PPP/MP)
64/56Kbps on 1 B-channel
16Kbps on D-channel
ISDN Network & Switch Compatibility
National ISDN-1 (NI-1)
AT&T 5ESS Custom
Northen Telecom DMS-100 Custom
DSS1 (Euro-ISDN)
INS-Net 64
Application Program Interface Supported
VCOMM
WinISDN
CAPI 2.0
NDIS WAN
Operating System Supported
Windows 95 and OSR2
Windows 98
Windows 2000
Windows NT 4.0
Physical Specifications
RJ-45 ISDN line interface
Dimension: 85.6 x 54 x 5 (mm) PCMCIA Type II

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Parts Names
15-pin PC Card Connector
ISDN Network
Connection Cable

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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
If you are using the ISDN TA PC Card under Windows 95/98/2000, Do NOT insert the PCMCIA card
until after the software installation is completed.
1. Align the PC card with the arrow sign pointing toward the computer’s
PCMCIA slot.
2. Connect the 15-pin PC card connectors with the two exposed end of the
PC card. Push evenly and steadily until the units ‘click’.
3. Connect the ISDN line to the opposite end of the ISDN Network
Connection Cable. Note: If your NT1 box does not have 100 ohm resistor,
then the 100
Ω
ΩΩ
Ω
terminator resistor (optional) is required and should be
used as a connector to connect the ISDN line with the ISDN Network
Connection Cable. Consult your dealer if the 100
Ω
terminator resistor is
not included in the package.

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Connects to ISDN line
Connects to ISDN TA PC Card
Connects to ISDN line
Terminal resistor
Connects to ISDN TA PC Card
or

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FIRST THING TO KNOW ABOUT SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
The ISDN TA PC Card is designed to support a wide bandwidth of
interfaces/drivers for a total solution in different environments. The software
setup procedures accordingly vary from interfaces/drivers to interfaces/drivers.
To help you set up the software efficiently, the software installation is
organized by interfaces under Windows 95/98/2000 and Windows NT
respectively.
The following figures are illustrated as guideline-like flow charts. If something
goes wrong, track down the flow to check if there is any procedure missing
while setting up; and move to the corresponding section for details.
VCOMM Port
Hyper Terminal
CAPI 2.0
RVS-COM
NDIS Port
ISDN Low
Driver
DUN
CAPI NDISVCOMM
Interface
Center
Driver
Level Driver
* PPP
*
V.120
V.110
*
* PPP
* V.110
*
X.75
*
V.120
*
Modem
* Eurofile Transfer
* G3 FAX over ISDN
* PPP
Windows 95/98/2000
The blocked area indicate that after when setup.exe has been executed
(see section titled “Installing Device Driver”), the Phone Dialer
VCOMM Port driver, CAPI 2.0 and the ISDN Low Level Driver were
also installed. You may then use Phone Dialer or the functions with
VCOMM directly.
For CAPI mode, however, it is required to install RVS.COM Center
beforehand to enable the functions with CAPI.
For NDIS mode, unless the NDIS Port Driver has been installed, the
ISDN Low level Driver won’t be able to work.

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Hyper Terminal
CAPI 2.0
RVS-COM
NDIS Port
ISDN Low
DUN
CAPI NDIS
Windows NT
Interface
Center
Driver
Level Driver
* PPP
* Modem over ISDN
* G3 Fax
* Voice application
* PPP
The blocked area indicate that after when setup.exe has been executed
(see section titled “Installing Device Driver”), the Phone Dialer CAPI
mode and NDIS were also installed. You may then use Phone Dialer or
the functions with NDIS mode directly.
For CAPI mode, however, it is required to install RVS.COM Center
beforehand to enable the functions with CAPI.

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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS 95/98/2000
Installing the Device Driver
1. Insert the device driver compact disc or disks by sequence into your
computer.
2. Double-click My Computer.
3. Double-click the drive whichever contains the device driver. For example,
if you are using disks, insert the disks into drive A, double-click “3½
Floppy (A:)”. Or if you are using compact disc, select the CD-ROM drive
and double-click folder Win9x when in Windows 95/98, or Win2000 for
Windows 2000.
4. Double-click Setup.exe. The installation program will proceed
automatically. Follow the on-screen instruction. While for installation
under Windows 2000, remember to close the following window to
continue.
5. When finished, click the Finish button, and you will be asked to restart
your computer. Before your computer is reset, insert the PCMCIA card
into your PCMCIA socket.
6. When Windows restart, Windows will automatically detect the new
device.

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7. For Windows 2000, the following picture will also appear afterwards.
Click Yes to continue.
8. Select the appropriate protocol in Windows 2000. Click Next. Follow the
on-screen instruction to finish setting.
Installing the Application Programs
Before you start, make sure the type of your Application Program Interface. The Application
Program Interface (API) is used as the interface between the hardware (ISDN TA PC Card) and the
application programs. Before performing the installation, make sure the type of API matching your
system. The currently supported APIs are VCOMM, NDIS, and CAPI. Move to the specific section titled
the appropriate API for your need for installation.
VCOMM Mode
COM port is commonly used for connecting to the external ISDN devices.
With the VCOMM COM port emulation, the ISDN multifunction PC Card
works exactly like an ISDN TA (Terminal Adapter) external box, which can

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run with traditional terminal program packages, such as Windows 95 Hyper
Terminal, Procom Plus for Windows, Telix, pcAnywhere, etc., to hook up to
the on-line services and bulletin boards. In this mode, ISDN AT commands are
usually used to drive the ISDN multifunction PC Card.
Making PPP Connection (Basic Internet)
1. Go to My Computer.
2. Select Dial-Up Networking. Double-click Make a New Connection,a
dialogue box will appear as shown below.
3. Name the new connection appropriately.
4. Select Intelligent PCMCIA ISDN TA (modem).
5. Enter in the area code and phone number of your Internet Service Provider
(ISP). Leave out the ‘-‘. (Example: ‘1234567’ NOT ‘123-4567’ )
Typically, the country and area codes are not required and should be
disabled.

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6. From the Dial-Up Networking window right-click your newly created
connection. Select Properties. On the General tab, cancel the selection
of “Use area code and Dialing Properties” and click OK.
7. From the Start menu, select Programs. Select Configuration Utility.
Click Config. A dialogue box will prompt you to change the settings to
fit your needs.
8. Select the proper switch type corresponding to your need. Switch Type
varies between countries. Although you have the option of “Automatic”

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as a selection, it is highly recommended that you chose a specific
selection, to reduce the chance of incompatibility. Typically the
selections are as follows:
Areas Switch Types
Canada & United States Northern Telecom & NI-1
Japan INS Net 64
Taiwan DSS1 (ETSI)
Europe DSS1 (ETSI)
9. Enter the ISDN phone numbers and the Service Profile Identifier. Number
(SPID) will be supplied by your local ISDN telephone company.
[NOTE: With the “INS Net 64” & "DSS1 (ETSI)” switch types, there are no SPID’s to be entered.]
10. Now you are ready to connect the ISDN TA PC card to your system.
Refer to the Hardware Installation section for details.
Making Multilink PPP Connections
The Intelligent ISDN TA PC Card supports the combining of two 64 Kbps
data channels into the equivalent of a single 128 Kbps line, which is known as
Multi-Link connection. To make the multilink PPP connections, firstly the
PPP connection has to be completed, and the hardware (the ISDN TA PC
Card) has been properly installed. Perform the following steps to proceed.
1. Go to the Start menu. Point to Program. Select Configuration Utility.
Execute CONFIG.
2. Open “General” tab. Click “MP Enabled” in “PPP Setting”.
3. Apply the other settings, “BOD Enabled” and “Second Phone No.” if
available.
Making V.110 Connections
1. Execute “Config” in Configuration Utility.
2. Select the COM Port Setting tab. Select “V.110” for “B-Channel
protocol” in “1st COM port setting”.
3. Make sure Dial-Up Networking is well installed.
4. Double-click “Make New Connection”.

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5. Name the new connection appropriately. For example, “V.110”.
6. Select “Intelligent PCMCIA ISDN TA (modem)” in the “Select a
device” box.
7. Click Configure, and specify the V.110 user rate in the Maximum speed
box. Click Next.
Maximum speed=1200 V.110 user rate = 1200 bps.
Maximum speed=2400 V.110 user rate = 2400 bps.
Maximum speed=4800 V.110 user rate = 4800 bps.
Maximum speed=9600 V.110 user rate = 9600 bps.
Maximum speed=19200 V.110 user rate = 19200 bps.
Maximum speed=38400 V.110 user rate = 38400 bps.
Maximum speed=57600 V.110 user rate = 57600 bps*
* Available only for Japan
If the maximum speed you selected is not listed above, the system will
automatically adapt the V.110 user rate to the default setting at 38400
bps.
8. Enter the ISDN phone number of the remote party that you want to call.
9. Click “Next”, and click “Finish” to complete the setting.
Making V.120 Connections
1. Execute “Config” in “Configuration Utility”.
2. Select COM Port Setting tab. Select “V.120” for “B-Channel protocol”
in “1st COM port setting”.
3. Go to My Computer. Make sure “Dial-Up Networking” (DUN) is well
installed.
4. Double-click Make New Connection.
5. Name the new connection appropriately. For example, “V.120”.
6. Select “Intelligent PCMCIA ISDN TA (modem)” in the “Select a
device” box.

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7. Click “Configure” button, and give the appropriate settings. Ignore the
“Maximum speed” setting (but you are still recommended to set to the
speed at higher than 64000 bps, such as 115200 or higher). Click “Next”.
8. Enter the ISDN phone number of the remote party that you want to call.
9. Click “Next”, and click “Finish” to complete the setting.
Making Multi-destination Connections
The Intelligent ISDN TA PC Card enables the connections between the
different destinations with two different protocols at the same time. For
example, you can separately and independently use one ISDN B-Channel (say
B1-Channel) with PPP protocol to connect to ISP, and the other B-Channel
(say B2-Channel) with V.110 or V.120 to connect to the corporate network in
head quarter or branches. This feature lets the ISDN TA PC Card fully utilize
the ISDN two B-Channel resources.
1. Set up the PPP connection for the first application. Refer to the “PPP
Connection (method 1)” section for setting details.
2. Set up the second application, for example, V.120:
(a) Add the 2nd COM port.
Enter “Control Panel” Æ“Modem”. Click “Add” button.
Check “Other”. Click “Next”.
Check “Don’t detect my modem; I will select it from a list”. Click
“Next”.
Select “Intelligent ISDN” in “Manufacturers”, and “Intelligent
PCMCIA ISDN TA (modem)” in “Models”. Click “Next”.
Select “ISDN_2nd_COM”. Click “Next”.
Click “Finish”.
Now you can find “Intelligent PCMCIA ISDN TA (modem) #2” in
“Control Panel” Æ“Modem”.
(b)Follow the steps in “V.120 Connection” section. Select “Intelligent
PCMCIA ISDN TA (modem) #2” for V.120 connection setting at
step (6).
(c) Finish the other steps to complete the V.120 connection settings.

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CAPI Mode
Before starting any applications in CAPI mode, the RVS-COM
“CommCenter” is required to be executed. If the RVS.COM is not yet
installed on your computer, perform the following procedures.
Installing RVS.COM Lite
1. Insert the RVS-COM compact disc into your CD-ROM drive. Press Yes
when the opening screen appears.
2. Follow the on-screen instruction to proceed.
3. When finished, the installation program will restart your computer. When
your computer is restarted, the following screen will appear.

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4. Click Express configuration main line>. Follow the on-screen instruction
to finish the installation.
5. To make sure if the RVS-COM has been well installed, you may check by
going to the Start menu->Settings->Control Panel->Modems to see if
“RVS ISDN Internet PPP” exists in there as illustrated below.

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Making PPP connections
1. Execute RVSCommCenter”.
2. Click “Make new Connection” in the Dial-Up Networking folder. Name
the new connection appropriately, for example, “RVS_PPP”. Select
“RVS ISDN Internet PPP”.

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3. Click Configure…. Select “RVS Port (COM#)”. Click OK.
4. Click Next. Enter the ISDN phone number of your ISP. Click Next.
5. Click “Finish”. Now you are ready for Internet access through CAPI.
Making Multilink PPP Connections
There are two ways to setup the ISDN PC Card for Multilink PPP (MP or
MLP) connections through CAPI mode.
Method 1
1. Execute RVSCommCenter.
2. Complete the PPP connection setup in the previous section.
3. Execute Config. (Start->Programs->Configuration Utility).
4. Open the General tab. Click “MP Enabled” in “PPP Setting”. Apply the
other settings, “BOD Enabled” and “Second Phone No.” if available.
5. Now you are ready for Internet access.

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Method 2
1. Execute RVSCommCenter”. Click the Service tab.
2. When the above dialog box appear, check 2nd COM port and click OK.
3. Go to My computer. Select Control Panel. Double-click Modem. Click
Add.
4. Select “Other Modem”. Click “Next”.
5. Select “Don't detect my modem; I will select it from a list”. Click Next.
6. Select “RVS Datentechnik” – “RVS ISDN Internet PPP”. Click Next.