Netgear XM128U User's Manual
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1. Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem NETGEAR NETGEAR Inc A Bay Networks Company 4401 Great America Parkway Santa Clara CA 95054 USA Phone 888 NETGEAR M1 XM128U 0 February 1998 1998 by NETGEAR Inc All rights reserved Trademarks Bay Networks is a registered trademark of Bay Networks Inc NETGEAR and FirstGear are trademarks of Bay Networks Inc Microsoft Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective holders Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design operational function and or reliability NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product s or circuit layout s described herein Customer Support For assistance with installing and configuring your NETGEAR system or with post installation questions or problems contact your point of sale representative To contact customer support or to purchase additional copies of this document and publications for other NETGEAR products you can contact NETGEAR at the following numbers e Phone U S Canada 1 800 211 2069 United Kingdom 44 171 571 5120 France 0800 90 2078 Germany 0130 817305 Australia 800 14 20 46 New Zealand 800 444 626 Korea 00308 12. 3 11 Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem 4 After you enter the telephone number s click on Next to continue At this point the FirstGear Wizard will automatically detect the Service Profile IDs SPIDs and the appropriate switch type When the procedure is successful the Wizard displays the final status screen shown in Figure 3 10 53123 ISDN Digital doom Ierallen os zee NETGEAR sss Figure 3 10 Final status screen 5 Click on Finish to exit FirstGear Installation Wizard Installation Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem If the Wizard is unable to determine the SPID and or switch values you will be prompted to enter these values directly Refer to the information supplied by your local telephone company The ISDN Settings menu tab as illustrated in Figure 3 11 is used to enter the SPID and switch values directly Advanced Configuration Options BE Telephone Numbers 1 Phone Number 555 111 1111 SPID 55511111110101 Telephone Numbers 2 Phone Number 555 111 2222 SPID 5551 1122220101 m Switch Type Switch MAE uis S D OK Cancel Help Figure 3 11 ISDN Settings menu tab screen To enter the SPID and switch values directly 1 Enter each of the values into the corresponding fields The telephone numbers have already been entered based on values entered earlier 2 Ente
3. Configurability using either FirstGear a Windows 95 utility or AT commands Automatic ISDN and analog call detection Two analog telephone jacks analog adapters Push button switch for quick dial and teardown Easy to use FirstGear configuration software Flash EPROM for easy firmware upgrades Introduction Chapter 2 Physical Description This chapter provides information about the hardware features of the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem Use the key at the bottom of each illustration to identify the panel components Front Panel For easier management and control of the Model XM128U modem familiarize yourself with the components on the front panel as illustrated in Figure 2 1 Q 9 NETGEAR JU wins ISDN D jital Modem maze Psaynewons PR 7 o5 m P DT osr m T m oo TENET TENET 8262EA Key 1 PWR power LED 2 ISDN LEDs 3 RS 232 COM LEDs 4 PHONE 1 and PHONE 2 LEDs Figure 2 1 Front panel of the Model XM128U modem with S T interface Physical Description 2 1 Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem LEDs LEDs on the front panel of the Model XM128U modem allow you to monitor and diagnose the device Table 2 1 describes each LED Table 2 1 LED descriptions Label Color Activity Description PWR Green On Power is supplied to the modem Power ISDN LEDs D Green On The ISDN link on the D channel is a
4. Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem e Power adapter e RJ 45 ISDN telephone cable e Shielded RS 232 25 pin straight cable e 25 pin to 9 pin adapter e This manual Reference Guide for the Model XM128 ISDN Digital Modem e CD ROM with bundled software e 3 5 inch driver and utility diskettes e Warranty amp Owner Registration Card Call your reseller or customer support in your area if there are any wrong missing or damaged parts Refer to page ii of this manual for the location of customer support in your area Keep the carton including the original packing materials Use them to repack the modem if you need to return it for repair To qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations fill in the Warranty amp Owner Registration Card within 30 days of purchase and return it to NETGEAR Inc Installation 3 1 Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem Installing the Modem Before connecting any of the devices to your modem make sure the power is turned off on your computer and your Model XM128U modem Then connect the ISDN line to your modem Refer to Figure 3 1 and then to the steps following the illustration for detailed instructions for making those connections 7860PEA K ey 1 Model XM128U modem 2 AC power adapter 3 Computer PC Macintosh or UNIX workstation 4 Shielded RS 232 25 pin straight cable 5 ISDN connection to wall out
5. Netgear XM128 Internet PPP 128K driver for your 128K Internet connection through your local ISP Each dial up connection uses a different driver Installation 3 19 Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem 6 Click on Next The second Make New Connection screen opens as illustrated in Figure 3 18 Typa nrarre forthe or mpra pon nre doni Lh Connector Figure 3 18 Make New Connection screen for entering ISP information 7 Type the phone number of the Internet service provider ISP or host you will be calling 8 Click on Next 9 Click on Finish A new icon is created in the Dial Up Networking folder If your ISP requires you to enter DNS and WINS addresses perform steps 10 through 18 Otherwise proceed to step 19 3 20 Installation Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem 10 Select the new icon in the Dial Up Networking folder and click on the right mouse button 11 Select Properties from the menu The My Connection screen as illustrated in Figure 3 19 opens Cair Sarar Types Ecrpring 22 mummm Erme nimia Ae cnde Teiegkone mmie REEL E EESELLLLLLLLLLE Rt eeCLLLLLLLLLUL CES r menga ly F Uige corre code and mes code Coy ect un Figure 3 19 My Connection screen 12 Make sure that your Model XM128U modem appears in the Connect using box If you have settings given to you by your ISP follow those gui
6. 1 0319 Fax U S Canada 510 498 2609 World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web Home Page that you can access at the universal resource locator URL http NETGEAR baynetworks com A direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape are required Bulletin Board Service NETGEAR maintains a bulletin board that you can access to obtain the latest version of the software In the United States telephone 407 531 4574 Defective or damaged merchandise can be returned to your point of sale representative Contents Preface ijr e vii PREDICT OON vii Special Message Formale cese pies pborod aiu Ser PES ESe bte P TAM Ripe aa Eoo da Dd aea MIT Use ni Enter Type sang PISES iso oar dex den ed iO etre id rdg e e P PRA RD Cn viii Gmer came TIONS acea siis eii Ur ERU REL es ERU LANDE VE eos KE m FURM VES DD SM LANGEM CURE viii mi cuc uelis T viii Chapter 1 Introduction PUIG ES sis te E lade E E E A deg dutednen E AT E EE T AT 1 1 Chapter 2 Physical Description gis ee Bde c 2 2 Gic NE o LESER 2 3 Chapter 3 Installation inde sque me 3 1 Ds emule M 3 2 Veribyig Hardware IHstelledieki 1oxccsiiecci ges t aen d d qaot i aevi Ea e c eva d va Ed 3 3 Stelling Senware Tr VMS ac tteerisqubbrniadamb er eiss iU pte pladib er
7. New Hardware Found screen 3 4 NT driver installing 3 3 O ON OFF switch 2 3 P package contents 3 1 PHONE 1 port 2 3 PHONE 2 port 2 3 ports 2 3 power receptacle 2 3 R rear panel 2 3 related publicaton x Retrieve menu tab screen 3 15 S screens Configuration menu 3 14 Finish Installation Wizard 3 12 Help Menu 3 18 Install From Disk 3 4 3 5 Introduction 3 9 ISDN menu tab 3 16 ISDN Settings menu tab 3 13 ISDN Settings menu tab screen 3 16 Launch 3 8 Make New Connection 3 19 3 20 My Connection 3 21 New Hardware Found 3 4 Retrieve menu tab 3 15 Select Device 3 5 Server Types tab 3 22 TCP IP Settings 3 23 Telephone number entry 3 11 Telephone numbers assigned 3 10 Tools menu 3 17 Welcome 3 7 Select Device screen 3 5 serial port 2 3 Server Types tab screen 3 22 switch 2 3 T TCP IP Settings screen 3 23 Telephone number entry screen 3 11 Telephone numbers assigned screen 3 10 Tools menu screen 3 17 U Use viii W Welcome screen 3 7 Windows 95 configuring Dial Up Networking for one B channel 3 18 configuring Dial Up Networking for two B channels 3 24 driver installing 3 4 World Wide Web ii Index
8. XM 128 ISDN Digital Modem for more information about the self test and the error codes Installing Software for Windows This section contains information about installing the Windows 95 and Windows NT drivers and about configuring Dial Up Networking Installation 3 3 Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem Installing the Windows 95 Driver The Model XM128U modem is Plug and Play compatible with Windows 95 If you are running Windows 95 or Windows NT refer to this section to install the Windows 95 driver If you are running Windows 3 X refer to Chapter 4 Configuration in the Reference Guide for the Model XM128 ISDN Digital Modem for information about using a terminal program and AT commands to configure your modem To install the Windows 95 driver 1 Turn on power to your Model XM128U modem 2 Turn on power to your PC and start Windows 95 The New Hardware Found screen opens as illustrated in Figure 3 2 Windows 95 detects your Model XM128U modem automatically and prompts you to indicate which driver you want to install for your new hardware Hw Hardware Found nm E Firrigenr 170 GDM Modem VV 2 Ds Select shih creer you emi to i reti Ene vcr nares barare T i ire trom dak provided by hercwere manra V Du not ital amp diar Ai wal nor gr regt ycu agai C Sealed iom n ket of alenna creer 7 c e Figure 3 2 New Hardware Found screen 3 Click on the Driver from di
9. ctive Blinking The Model XM128U modem is attempting to make a connection to the switch B1 Green On A connection is established to the B1 channel B2 Green On A connection is established to the B2 channel AA Green On The Model XM128U modem is in the automatic answering mode Blinking An incoming call is ringing CP Green On Compression is active on either of the B channels RS 232 COM LEDs DTR Green On The data terminal or computer connected to the DTE port on the Model XM128U modem is ready to communicate DSR Green On The Model XM128U modem is ready to communicate with the connected data terminal or computer RTS Green On The data terminal or computer connected to the DTE port on the Model XM128U modem is ready to transmit data CTS Green On The Model XM128U modem is ready to accept data from the connected data terminal or computer TD Green On The data terminal or computer connected to the Model XM128U modem is transmitting data to the modem RD Green On The data terminal or computer connected to the Model XM128U modem is receiving data from the DTE port of the modem PHONE 1 Green On The telephone connected to the port is in use PHONE 2 Green On The telephone connected to the port is in use 2 2 Physical Description Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem Rear Panel As illustrated in Figure 2 2 the rear panel contains a power switch a power receptacle a
10. delines and go to step 20 on page 3 23 If you do not have guidelines given to you by your ISP go to step 13 Installation 3 21 Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem 13 Click on the Server Types tab The Server Types tab opens as illustrated in Figure 3 20 If you are using PPP use the default settings shown in Figure 3 20 If you are connecting to a LAN select Log on to network If you are logging on to a Microsoft Windows network select NetBEUI If you are logging on to a Novell network select IPX SPX Compatible If you are logging on to an Internet connection select TCP IP Figure 3 20 Server Types tab screen 3 22 Installation Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem 14 Click on TCP IP Settings The TCP IP Settings screen as illustrated in Figure 3 21 opens E gora esi gead IP addis C Specty an address Eu ue e em C Sonar Eau ged i nana don addres E Speni nene sere eddreesns Primary DhE 8 5 5 5 IJ Lien hende compressinn FJ Lise doksit gels DA SISTI PUR TIR uuum e Figure 3 21 TCP IP Settings screen 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Click on the Specify name server addresses radio button Enter your primary and secondary Domain Name Server DNS numbers Obtain DNS numbers from your ISP If your host requires you to specify an IP address go to the next step If your host does not req
11. eS 3 8 PUTO SOTO NOTE S 3 9 Telephone numbers assigned screen eeseeeeennene 3 10 Telephone number entry screen ise ciio rra oer rr a reped comer ia Ee YERRE 3 11 Final Siete Sonam e ISDN Settings men Tab SOBEIV ucc ceni ccena pesar cene ncc ccn 3 13 Configuration mMenu SOPDEIBEY iuuusccadeusca ine rack Qnis En ciis ens nx eu inem iut caeca 3 14 Retrieve menu tab SESS I MEI Ir ISDN Settings menu tab Screen sssrini a 3 16 Tools Meno SOTEER UTE D a aaa 3 17 iiu Eier esini na NE 3 18 Make New Connection screen 2 ccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeenenaaeeeceeeeseeeeeeeeees 3 19 Make New Connection screen for entering ISP information 3 20 My OTAGO BORON e 3 21 Server Types tab SC ree Mr 3 22 TOPAP Settings SOFBEN rorci menahan eee Tables Table 2 1 LED crier A 2 2 Table 2 2 Rear panel COMOROS su esiaag utat AE add M RM bL add nct d iM Eb da d ada dta 2 3 vi Figures Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem The Model XM128U modem sets a new price and performance standard for rapidly growing Internet and telecommuting applications The NETGEAR Model XM128U modem provides connection for one or more PCs to the Internet or to the office over ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network lines The modem operates at a speed of up to 460 kilobits per second Kbps data rate or 128 Kbps data rate without compression and can dow
12. edi qi peri a pit eria supp pA den QR installing the Windows 95 DIVOV iri passes eaten ime e puex Reo Pate oko Erde RR Fate R eR P Pues Rub 3 4 stalling and Launching FIESIGGBI uiii pace ectbt tcx taba am RR Rn RR RE att cR RR d 3 6 guit Isilon Wad S RE TET About FIGA M M TT 3 14 Configuring Windows 95 Dial Up Networking sssseeseeeeee 3 18 Configuring Dial Up Networking for One B Channel sessssss 3 18 Configuring Dial Up Networking for Two B Channels sesers 3 24 Index Contents iv Contents Figure 2 1 Figure 2 2 Figure 3 1 Figure 3 2 Figure 3 3 Figure 3 4 Figure 3 5 Figure 3 6 Figure 3 7 Figure 3 8 Figure 3 9 Figure 3 10 Figure 3 11 Figure 3 12 Figure 3 13 Figure 3 14 Figure 3 15 Figure 3 16 Figure 3 17 Figure 3 18 Figure 3 19 Figure 3 20 Figure 3 21 Figures Figures Front panel of the Model XM128U modem with S T interface 2 1 Rear panel of the Model XM128U modem esses 2 3 Model XM128U modem connections sssssssseseeeeees 3 2 New Hardware Found SOFERN i558 verisddbroerisusn avidi exE C veia ope bred a TERUEL ieii 3 4 lastall From Diele SCI iui dae eonss etre usd i aiaa ERE REDP a rER BER Peas eaaet 3 5 Select Devine SGre 1uisuueod dem UN MUSAE aeiaai iea CURA aed iaa MIS EDU u DS 3 5 bycoesqp ker p eT 3 7 Sep Complots SCICON aurcs prat e ate ER ERE CURRY ARR
13. een opens as shown in Figure 3 7 53123 SOH Digital ldem licii os Mops The ID eni nen ar i d adl un ou Puri ila pn beat p n eicere vuv hate pena cable and wpor ED i COG ana apay orad Faster to piir Gating Sie d sih Faine Vlanaal Frob meson core nl power here been ns plead ip ie mod em Lu pee cee ee Figure 3 7 Introduction screen Installation 3 9 Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem To launch FirstGear from the NETGEAR program folder 1 Click on Next to continue and the Telephone numbers assigned screen appears as shown in Figure 3 8 3123 SOH Digital Motion Incrallem os Aes j Ew ho sare bu of lobe phoneg subo hal kcu been armenio your ED ime mi Figure 3 8 Telephone numbers assigned screen 2 Refer to the information supplied by your local telephone company If you have been assigned only one telephone number select 1 Otherwise select 2 3 10 Installation Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem 3 Click on Next Based on the selection on the previous screen you will be able to enter either one or two telephone numbers Enter each telephone number including the area code in the Telephone number entry screen illustrated in Figure 3 9 3123 SOH Digital lida Incrallenm os MA ZEE NETGEAR Siteme falar sorbet n Thae dH TERE hake ji Figure 3 9 Telephone number entry screen Installation
14. gital Modem The Help menu allows you to retrieve an online version of this manual Figure 3 16 shows the Help menu bar selected Figure 3 16 Help menu screen Configuring Windows 95 Dial Up Networking You must install Windows 95 and Dial Up Networking before proceeding with this section Configuring Dial Up Networking for One B Channel To configure your Model XM128U modem with Dial Up Networking for one B channel 1 Double click on the My Computer icon 2 Double click on the Dial Up Networking folder 3 18 Installation Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem 3 Double click on the Make New Connection icon from within the Dial Up Networking folder The Make New Connection screen as illustrated in Figure 3 17 opens Typ greene tr he conden oa nre dinis Vb Connector Selecta pagers s aa EN Figure 3 17 Make New Connection screen 4 Typea name for your connection in the Type a name for the computer you are dialing field 5 Select the appropriate Model XM128U modem driver for the dial up connection Each dial up connection can use a different Model XM128U modem driver Each driver automatically selects the appropriate protocol and data rate For example you may want to use the Netgear XM128 Internet PPP 64K driver for your 64K connection to your remote LAN while you are telecommuting On the other hand you can set up a second dial up connection with the
15. l Waiting on each analog phone port check the appropriate box Analog Port 1 and or Analog Port 2 To disable Call Waiting on a port clear the box for that port 3 14 Installation Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem Clicking on the buttons at the bottom of the screen will have the following results OK The OK button saves the current configuration and exits the program e Cancel The Cancel button exits the program without saving the current configuration Apply The Apply button saves the current configuration but does not exit FirstGear e Help The Help button displays the online help There are also three pull down menus Configuration Tools and Help The Configuration menu supports four selections Retrieve Save Auto Configure and ISDN Settings Figure 3 13 shows the Configuration menu choices Figure 3 13 Retrieve menu tab screen Installation 3 15 Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem The Configuration menu selections have the following results Retrieve Selecting Retrieve allows you to review the current setting of the Model XM128U modem Save Selecting Save allows you to update the modem with the new settings Auto Configure Selecting Auto Configure causes the modem to automatically detect the SPIDs and switch type based on the current telephone numbers ISDN Settings Selecting ISDN Settings displays the cu
16. l configuration refer to Chapter 4 Configuration in Reference Guide for the Model XM128 ISDN Digital Modem To configure your Model XM128U modem with a computer running Windows 95 you must install the NETGEAR FirstGear software that is included on a disk in your package contents 3 6 Installation Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem To install the FirstGear software 1 Insert your NETGEAR FirstGear disk into Drive A on your computer 2 Select Run from the Start menu of Windows 95 3 Type A Setup exe and press Enter The Welcome screen as illustrated in Figure 3 5 opens Figure 3 5 Welcome screen 4 Follow the instructions on your screen until the installation is complete The FirstGear software installation is complete You can now run the FirstGear software Installation 3 7 Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem 5 Inthe final screen check the box to launch the application that will automatically launch the FirstGear Wizard Figure 3 6 illustrates the Setup Complete screen Teip bapiribgd npr ur rna corpas ete uli nou beech ba peepee Seer pa opus peine A ran Lunch fe program in Tici Fia ohio copies Sep Figure 3 6 Setup Complete screen FirstGear Installation Wizard The FirstGear Installation Wizard provides step by step instructions to set up your ISDN Digital Modem because installing an ISDN modem can be s
17. lash EPROMS that enable convenient uploading of newly available firmware Features The Model XM128U modem supports a variety of compression schemes including V 42bis and Hi fn LZS Compression Stac The Model XM128U modem can effectively communicate at speeds up to 460 kilobits per second Kbps over ISDN lines The Model XM128U modem has two analog ports to connect analog devices such as fax machines modems and telephones The Model XM128U modem can communicate over the two B channels to different locations simultaneously enabling you to send a fax and surf the web at the same time The analog ports recognize standard dual tone multifrequency DTMF tones as well as pulse dialing Introduction 1 1 Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem The Model XM128U modem has the following speed and compatibility features Plug and Play support for a Windows 95 environment Full compatibility with both ISDN and remote public switched telephone network PSTN by way of ISDN Multiple signaling protocol compatibility with DSS1 1TR6 NI 1 AT amp T SESS and Northern Telecom DMS 100 network switches X 75 V 110 V 120 and Point to Point Protocol PPP B channel speeds of 56 Kbps in band signaling and 64 Kbps out of band signaling 112 Kbps 128 Kbps channel bundling MLP and Multipoint PPP RFC1717 Hi fn LZS compression Stac V 42bis data compression using the X 75 V 120 and bundle protocols
18. let 6 Analog device telephone fax or modem Figure 3 1 Model XM128U modem connections To install your Model XM128U modem 1 Connect the male end of the 25 pin straight cable to the RS 232 COM port of the Model XM128U modem 3 2 Installation Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem 2 Connect the other end female end of the 25 pin straight cable to the serial COM port on your computer Note If your computer has a 9 pin serial connector use a 25 pin to 9 pin converter 25 pin male to 9 pin female If you have a Macintosh a special cable is needed for the connection 3 Using the special ISDN cable that is included connect the larger end of the cable to the ISDN port on the back of the Model XM128U modem 4 Connect the smaller end of the ISDN cable to the wall outlet installed by your telephone company Insert the round end of the power adapter in the POWER connector on the rear panel Plug the power adapter into an AC wall outlet Turn the power on to your Model XM128U modem 9o DAE Cg UON Turn the power on to your computer Verifying Hardware Installation When the installation is complete and power applied to the modem a self test sequence begins The B1 B2 and AA LED lights blink on and then off again After this cycle is complete the PWR power LED remains on If the test routine fails the D LED blinks Refer to Reference Guide for the Model
19. nd ports to connect a computer ISDN line and two analog devices telephone fax or modem H 09 9 e L ACIDO ovo Lt SON PHONEIPHONE2 TEN 7861MEA Key 1 ON OFF switch 2 Receptacle for power adapter 3 RS 232 communication COM port for connecting to a computer 4 ISDN port for connecting to an ISDN line 5 PHONE 1 and PHONE 2 ports for connecting analog devices telephone fax or modem Figure 2 2 Rear panel of the Model XM128U modem Table 2 2 describes the components on the rear panel of the Model XM128U modem Table 2 2 Rear panel components Label Description ON OFF This switch turns power on or off POWER This receptacle is for the power adapter RS 232 This RS 232 COM port is for connecting the Model XM128U modem to the serial port of a computer or data terminal ISDN This port is for connecting the Model XM128U modem to the ISDN line PHONE 1 This port is for connecting the Model XM128U modem to an analog device telephone fax or modem PHONE 2 This port is for connecting the Model XM128U modem to an analog device telephone fax or modem Physical Description 2 3 Chapter 3 Installation This chapter provides information about installing and using the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem Package Contents Your package should contain the following items e
20. nload video clips music or high resolution color graphics from the World Wide Web or other online services many times faster than an analog modem The Model XM128U modem supports concurrent data and voice communications reducing cost and administration of multiple phone lines Purpose This guide provides instructions for the installation and use of the Model XM128U modem This guide also provides instructions for the installation and use of the FirstGear configuration software application for installing configuring and monitoring the Model XM128U modem Conventions This section describes the conventions used in this guide Preface vii Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem Special Message Formats This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages Note This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest Caution This format is used to highlight information that will help you prevent equipment failure or loss of data N Warning This format is used to highlight information about the possibility of injury or equipment damage Use of Enter Type and Press 99 66 This guide uses enter type and press to describe the following actions e When you read enter type the text and press the Enter key e When you read type type the text but do not press the Enter key e When y
21. omewhat confusing You must enter the telephone numbers assigned to the ISDN line and a Service Profile ID SPID as well as select the appropriate switch type To further complicate matters the number of phone numbers the SPIDs and the actual switch type may vary based on your location within North America In order to simplify the installation process your NETGEAR Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem comes with an Installation Wizard By simply entering the assigned telephone number s you enable the Wizard to automatically determine the corresponding SPIDs and chosen switch type 3 8 Installation Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem You have a choice between launching this application automatically during the installation of FirstGear or running it later from the NETGEAR program group folder Before you can run the Wizard you must perform the following steps 1 You must first have an active ISDN line provided by your local telephone company 2 You must connect the Model XM128U modem to your PC and the ISDN line as described on page 3 2 in Installing the Modem 3 Make sure that power has been applied to the modem and the PWR LED is on 4 Install the Windows 95 NT drivers as described on page 3 4 If you opted not to launch the Wizard automatically during FirstGear installation do so now by double clicking on the appropriate icon from the NETGEAR program group folder The introduction scr
22. ou read press press only the alphanumeric or named key e When you read click click the left mouse button Other Conventions This guide uses the following additional conventions italics Book titles command and directory names Initial Caps Menu titles and window and button names Related Publication For more information about the Model XM128U modem refer to the Reference Guide for the Model XM128 ISDN Digital Modem Bay Networks part number M XM128NA 1 or a later version viii Preface Chapter 1 Introduction This guide describes how to install and use the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem It includes a physical description and installation instructions for the hardware as well as instructions for installing and using FirstGear for configuring the modem Use this guide as a reference for getting started For more detailed information about installing your Model XM128U modem refer to Reference Guide for the Model XM 128 ISDN Digital Modem When used with off the shelf Internet or remote access client software the Model XM128U modem enables mobile or home users to connect over Integrated Services Digital Network ISDN lines to the Internet or to branch offices The Model XM128U modem also allows a user to connect to the analog world through an analog modem a fax machine or a telephone To take advantage of constant new developments while sustaining your hardware investment the Model XM128U modem uses f
23. r the corresponding SPID numbers and select the switch type from the pull down menu 3 Click on OK to continue Based on these new values the Wizard attempts a test call If the call fails you will be prompted once again to recheck the values If the problem persists contact NETGEAR customer support Installation 3 13 Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem About FirstGear FirstGear allows you to set the telephone numbers run diagnostics and enable disable the Call Waiting feature When you run FirstGear it automatically displays the current setting of the Model XM128U modem Figure 3 12 shows the Configuration menu screen Crsqawehwi Tous pe 21 EEDIEESEE Cal Arun E digia M Asse Pont Figure 3 12 Configuration menu screen The Telephone Numbers field displays the current phone number settings Based on the information given to you by your local telephone company you will have either one or two telephone numbers assigned to your ISDN line The appropriate radio button at the top of the field will indicate whether you have one or two telephone numbers assigned If you need to change the telephone numbers type them into the appropriate fields Phone 1 or Phone 2 including area codes When saving the configuration by clicking on OK or Apply FirstGear automatically detects the Service Profile IDs SPIDs and switch type assigned to your ISDN line To enable Cal
24. rrent ISDN settings including the telephone numbers SPIDs and switch type Figure 3 14 shows the ISDN Settings menu bar Advanced Configuration Options 24x Telephone Numbers 1 Phone Number 555 111 1111 SPID p551 1111110101 m Telephone Numbers 2 Phone Number 555 111 2222 SPID 5551 1122220101 m Switch Type Switch Eue Mis D OK Cancel Help Figure 3 14 ISDN Settings menu tab screen 3 16 Installation Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem The Tools menu provides you with the ability to program some of the advanced features using AT commands as well as a diagnostic tool Figure 3 15 shows the Tools menu choices displayed E AesFpal M dee Poet Figure 3 15 Tools menu screen By selecting the AT Commands menu bar you can enter AT commands directly to set some of the advanced features of the Model XM128U modem refer to the Reference Guide for the Model XM128 ISDN Digital Modem The Diagnostics Menu provides the following two selections e Self Test Self Test checks the Model XM128U modem hardware integrity e Test Call Test Call checks the integrity of the ISDN connection by placing a call from the first telephone number to the second telephone number Be aware that you may be charged for this call by your local telephone company Installation 3 17 Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Di
25. sign Otherwise enter the number as normal for example 55511114 5552222 8 Click on Next 9 Click on Finish A new icon is created in the Dial Up Networking folder 10 Click your right mouse button on the new icon 11 Select Properties from the pop up menu The My Connection screen as illustrated in Figure 3 19 on page 3 21 opens Make sure the Use country code and area code field is not checked off If this field is checked Windows 95 removes the plus sign from the phone number when you close the window which causes failed connections in the future Make sure your Netgear XM128 Internet PPP 128K appears in the Connect using box If settings have been given to you by your ISP follow those guidelines and go to step 20 on page 3 23 If settings have not been given to you by your ISP go to step 13 on page 3 22 Either choice completes the configuration of Dial Up Networking for Windows 95 using two B channels 3 24 Installation B bulletin board service ii C Configuration menu screen 3 14 conventions vii customer support ii F features 1 1 FirstGear software installing 3 6 front panel 2 1 H Help menu screen 3 18 Install From Disk screen 3 4 3 5 installation 3 2 Introduction screen 3 9 ISDN port 2 3 ISDN Settings menu tab screen 3 13 L Launch screen 3 8 LED descriptions 2 2 3 3 Index Index Make New Connection screen 3 19 3 20 My Connection screen 3 21 N
26. sk provided by hardware manufacturer field 3 4 Installation Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem 4 Clickon OK The Install From Disk screen opens as illustrated in Figure 3 3 IEEE qu Figure 3 3 Install From Disk screen 5 Insert the NETGEAR XM128 Driver Disk in the floppy drive 6 Asinstructed on the Install From Disk screen type A to find the driver disk 7 Clickon OK The Select Device screen opens as illustrated in Figure 3 4 Select Device Netgear XM128 MP PPP 128K Netgear XM128 MP PPP 64 128K BOD Netgear XM128 PPP 64K Netgear XM128 SLIP 64K Netgear XM128 V 110 19 2K Netgear XM128 V 110 38 4K Figure 3 4 Select Device screen Installation 3 5 Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem 8 Select the desired modem driver In most cases depending on whether your ISP supports 64K or 128K connection you will want to select one of the following Netgear XM128 PPP 64K Or Netgear XM128 MP PPP 128K 9 Clickon OK 10 Click on OK again The installation of your XM128 modem driver is complete You can now use programs such as Dial Up Networking Installing and Launching FirstGear If you are not setting up your Model XM128U modem with a computer running Windows 95 you must have a terminal program that allows you to send and receive AT commands and responses from the modem For further information about manua
27. uire you to specify an IP address go to step 18 Click on Specify an IP address and enter your IP address only Click on OK This step completes the remote connection definition Locate the icon of the connection profile you created in your Dial Up Networking folder and double click on it Type the user name and password for your ISP if they are incorrect or missing Click on the Connect button Your Model XM128U modem dials the number and establishes a connection This step completes the configuration of Dial Up Networking for Windows 95 Installation 3 23 Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem Configuring Dial Up Networking for Two B Channels To configure your Model XM128U modem for use with two B channels using Multilink PPP 1 Double click on the My Computer icon 2 Double click on the Dial Up Networking folder 3 Double click on the Make New Connection icon from within the Dial Up Networking folder 4 Choose a name for your connection and select XM128 from the drop down menu 5 Select Netgear XM128 Internet PPP 128K 6 Click on Next The Make New Connection screen as illustrated in Figure 3 18 on page 3 20 opens 7 Type the phone number s of the ISP or host you will be calling Some ISPs require only one phone number to make multiple link connection If your ISP requires you to dial a different number one for each B channel separate the two numbers with a plus
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