ZyXEL Communications Omni 56K User manual

User's Guide for
ZyXEL Omni 56K USB
Modem
ZyXEL
TOTAL INTERNET ACCESS SOLUTIONS ZyXEL Communications Corporation

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ZyXEL Omni 56K USB Modem
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Limited Warranty
ZyXEL Omni 56K USB Modem
Conditions of ZyXEL Limited Warranty:
ZyXEL warrants to the original end user (purchaser) that this product is free from any defects in
materials or workmanship for a period of up to two (2) years from the date of purchase. During the
warranty period, and upon proof of purchase, should the product have indications of failure due to faulty
workmanship and/or materials, ZyXEL, at its discretion, repairs or replaces the defective products or
components without charge for either parts or labor, and to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to
restore the product or components to proper operating condition. Any replacement consists of a new or
re-manufactured functionally equivalent product of equal value, and shall solely be at the discretion of
ZyXEL. This warranty shall not apply if the product is modified, misused, tampered with, damaged by
an act of God, or subjected to abnormal working conditions.
Limitations and exclusions of this warranty:
Repair or replacement, as provided under this warranty, is the exclusive remedy of the purchaser. This
warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including any implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness for a particular use or purpose.
Limitations of liability:
ZyXEL shall in no event be held liable for indirect or consequential damages of any kind of character to
the purchaser.
How to obtain warranty service:
To obtain the services of this warranty, contact ZyXEL's Service Center. Refer to the separate Warranty
Card for your Return Material Authorization number (RMA). Products must be returned Postage
Prepaid. It is recommended that the unit be insured when shipped. Any returned products without proof
of purchase or those with an out-dated warranty shall be repaired or replaced (at the discretion of
ZyXEL) and the customer billed for parts and labor. All repaired or replaced products are shipped by
ZyXEL to the corresponding return address, Postage Paid (USA and territories only). If the customer
desires some other return destination beyond the U.S. borders, the customer shall bear the cost of the
return shipment. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that
vary from state to state.
Become a Registered Owner
Complete the pre-addressed registration card and place it in the mail. Registered owners shall receive
future product information and update announcement. Save your dated invoice as proof of purchase.

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Customer Support
If you have questions about your ZyXEL product or desire assistance, contact ZyXEL Communications
Corporation offices worldwide, in one of the following ways:
METHOD
LOCATION
E-MAIL –
SUPPORT/SALES TELEPHONE/FAX WEB SITE/FTP SITE REGULAR MAIL
s[email protected]
[email protected] [phone] www.zyxel.com www.europe.zyxel.com
WORLDWIDE
[email protected] [phone] ftp.europe.zyxel.com
ZyXEL
Communications
Corp., 6 Innovation
Road II, Science-
Based Industrial Park,
HsinChu, Taiwan 300,
R.O.C.
[email protected] [phone]
800-255-4101 www.zyxel.com NORTH
AMERICA [email protected] [phone] ftp.zyxel.com
ZyXEL
Communications,
Inc., 1650 Miraloma
Avenue, Placentia,
CA 92870, U.S.A.
[email protected] [phone] www.zyxel.dk SCANDINAVIA
(DENMARK) [email protected] [phone] ftp.zyxel.dk
ZyXEL
Communications A/S,
Columbusvej 5, 2860
Soeborg, Denmark.
[email protected] [phone]
0810-1-ZyXEL
0810-1-99935
www.zyxel.at
AUSTRIA [email protected] [phone] ftp.zyxel.co.at
NOTE: for Austrian
users with *.at domain
only!
ZyXEL
Communications
Services GmbH.
Thaliastrasse
125a/2/2/4
A-1160 Vienna,
Austria
[email protected]e49-2405-6909-0
0180-5213247
Tech Support
hotline
0180-5099935
RMA/Repair
hotline
www.zyxel.de
GERMANY
[email protected] 49-2405-6909-99 ftp.europe.zyxel.com
ZyXEL Deutschland
GmbH.
Adenauerstr. 20/A4
D-52146 Wuerselen
Germany

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Table of Contents
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY…………………………………………………………………III
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................1-1
1.1 Main Features...................................................................................................1-1
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING ZYXEL OMNI 56K USB .............................................................2-1
2.1 Panel Description..............................................................................................2-1
2.1.1 Front Panel LEDs.......................................................................................2-1
2.1.2 Back Panel.................................................................................................2-2
2.2 Connecting Your Omni 56K USB.......................................................................2-3
2.2.1 USB Connector..........................................................................................2-3
2.3 Getting Started..................................................................................................2-4
CHAPTER 3 SPECIFICATIONS AND FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION..................................3-1
3.1 Specifications....................................................................................................3-1
3.1.1 Hardware Specification ..............................................................................3-1
3.1.2 Firmware Specification...............................................................................3-2
3.2 Protocol Support...............................................................................................3-3
3.3 Omni 56K USB Capability.................................................................................3-4
3.3.1 Data Function.............................................................................................3-4
3.3.2 Security Function .....................................................................................3-11
3.3.3 Fax Function............................................................................................3-13
3.3.4 Voice Function .........................................................................................3-13
CHAPTER 4 RESULT CODES............................................................................................4-1
4.1 Result Codes....................................................................................................4-1
CHAPTER 5 COMMAND SETS...........................................................................................5-1
5.1 Data Command Sets.........................................................................................5-1
5.1.1 Basic AT Command Sets............................................................................5-1
5.1.2 Extended AT& Command Sets...................................................................5-4
5.1.3 Extended AT* Command Sets....................................................................5-8
5.1.4 Extended AT# Command Sets..................................................................5-10
5.2 Fax Command Sets ........................................................................................5-11
5.2.1 Service Class 1 Commands .....................................................................5-11

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5.2.2 Service Class 2 Commands.....................................................................5-12
5.2.3 Service Class 2.0 Commands ..................................................................5-16
5.2.4 Voice AT Commands................................................................................5-19
5.2.5 Voice Shielded DTE Commands...............................................................5-21
5.2.6 Voice Shielded DTE Responses...............................................................5-21
5.3 S-Register Descriptions...................................................................................5-22
5.3.1 Basic S-Registers "ATSn=x".....................................................................5-22
CHAPTER 6 FIRMWARE UPGRADE..................................................................................6-1
6.1.1 Upgrading by Software (for Windows® 98/NT/2000)...................................6-1
6.1.2 Upgrading by Using a Terminal Program ....................................................6-2
GLOSSARY .......................................................................................................................... A

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List of Tables
Table 1. Front Panel LEDs for Omni 56K USB................................................2-1
Table 2. Back Panel Description.......................................................................2-2
Table 3. Hardware Specifications.....................................................................3-1
Table 4. Firmware Specifications .....................................................................3-2
Table 5. Data/Fax/Voice Feature Description....................................................3-4
Table 6. Physical Layer Capacity......................................................................3-5
Table 7. Different Ring Types in Register S40................................................3-10
Table 8. Fax Physical Layer Capacity.............................................................3-13
Table 9. Result Codes.......................................................................................4-1
Table 10. Basic AT Command Sets...................................................................5-1
Table 11. AT Command Sets Requiring an "AT" Prefix....................................5-1
Table 12. Extended AT& Command Set...........................................................5-4
Table 13. Extended AT* Command Sets...........................................................5-8
Table 14. Extended AT# Command Sets.........................................................5-10
Table 15. Service Class 1 Commands............................................................. 5-11
Table 16. The Value of <MOD> Parameters................................................... 5-11
Table 17. Command Syntax............................................................................5-12
Table 18. Supported Commands (per TIA PN2388 dated 8/20/1990)..............5-12
Table 19. Class 2 Command Responses..........................................................5-14
Table 20. Service Class 2.0 Commands..........................................................5-16
Table 21. Voice AT Commands ......................................................................5-19
Table 22. Voice Shielded DTE Commands.....................................................5-21
Table 23. Voice Shielded DTE Responses.......................................................5-21
Table 24. Basic S-Registers “ATSn=x”...........................................................5-22
Table 25. Extended S-Registers "ATSn=x".....................................................5-22