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- Page 1 Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128S ISDN Digital Modem NETGEAR, Inc. A Bay Networks Company 4401 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone 888-NETGEAR M1-XM128S-1 March 1998...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Preface Purpose ..........................vii Conventions ........................viii Special Message Formats ..................viii Use of Enter, Type, and Press ...................viii Other Conventions ..................... ix Related Publication......................ix Chapter 1 Introduction Features ..........................1-1 Chapter 2 Physical Description Front Panel ........................2-1 LEDs ........................2-2 Rear Panel ........................2-3 Chapter 3 Installation Package Contents ......................3-1... - Page 4 Contents...
- Page 5 Figures Figure 2-1. Front panel of the Model XM128S modem (with S/T interface) ....2-1 Figure 2-2. Rear panel of the Model XM128S modem ..........2-3 Figure 3-1. Model XM128S modem connections ............3-2 Figure 3-2. New Hardware Found screen ..............3-4 Figure 3-3.
- Page 6 Tables Table 2-1. LED descriptions ..................2-2 Table 2-2. Rear panel components ................2-3 Tables...
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Page 7: Preface
Model XM128S modem sets a new price and performance standard for rapidly growing Internet and telecommuting applications. The NETGEAR Model XM128S 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... -
Page 8: Conventions
Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128S ISDN Digital Modem Conventions This section describes the conventions used in this guide. 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. -
Page 9: Other Conventions
Book titles and UNIX file, command, and directory names. Initial Caps Menu titles and window and button names. Related Publication For more information about the Model XM128S modem, refer to the Reference Guide for the Model XM128 ISDN Digital Modem. Preface... -
Page 11: Introduction
Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) lines to the Internet or to branch offices. The Model XM128S modem also allows a user to connect to the analog world through a modem, fax machine, or telephone. - Page 12 Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128S ISDN Digital Modem The Model XM128S 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 •...
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Page 13: Physical Description
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 XM128S modem, familiarize yourself with the components on the front panel, as illustrated in Figure 2-1. -
Page 14: Leds
Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128S ISDN Digital Modem LEDs LEDs on the front panel of the Model XM128S modem allow you to monitor and diagnose the device. Table 2-1 describes each LED. Table 2-1. LED descriptions Label... -
Page 15: Rear Panel
POWER This receptacle is for the power adapter. RS-232 This RS-232 COM port is for connecting the Model XM128S modem to the serial port of a computer or data terminal. ISDN-S This port is for connecting the Model XM128S modem to the NT1 device. -
Page 17: Installation
Chapter 3 Installation This chapter provides information about installing and using the Model XM128S ISDN Digital Modem. Package Contents Your package should contain the following items: • Model XM128S ISDN Digital Modem • Power adapter • RJ-45 ISDN telephone cable •... -
Page 18: 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 XM128S modem. To connect the ISDN line to your modem, you must use an NT1 device (usually supplied by the telephone company), which converts the S/T interface of the Model XM128S modem to a U interface. -
Page 19: Verifying Hardware Installation
Using the ISDN cable that is included, connect the RJ-45 connector on one end of the cable to the ISDN-S port on the back of the Model XM128S modem. Connect the other end of the ISDN cable to the S/T interface on your NT1 device. -
Page 20: Installing The Windows 95 Driver
Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128S ISDN Digital Modem Installing the Windows 95 Driver The Model XM128S 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,”... -
Page 21: Figure 3-3. Install From Disk Screen
Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128S ISDN Digital Modem Click on OK. The Install From Disk screen opens, as illustrated in Figure 3-3. Figure 3-3. Install From Disk screen Insert the NETGEAR XM128 Driver Disk in the floppy drive. -
Page 22: Installing And Launching Firstgear
Dial-Up Networking. Installing and Launching FirstGear If you are not setting up your Model XM128S 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. -
Page 23: Figure 3-5. Welcome Screen
Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128S ISDN Digital Modem Figure 3-5. Welcome screen Follow the instructions on your screen until the installation is complete. The FirstGear software installation is complete. You can now run the FirstGear software. Open the NETGEAR program group that was created when you installed FirstGear. -
Page 24: Figure 3-6. Firstgear Screen
Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128S ISDN Digital Modem Figure 3-6. FirstGear screen Type telephone numbers in the analog port (Analog Port 1 or Analog Port 2) fields. Each analog port telephone number is assigned by your PTT (telephone company) for incoming calls. -
Page 25: Using The Advanced Feature For Setting Telephone Numbers
(X.75, PPP, V.110, or V.120), any incoming data call matching that number will automatically cause the TA to use the corresponding protocol. If a number has been entered in the ISDN Data Multi-Auto field, the Model XM128S modem automatically detects the appropriate B channel protocol. -
Page 26: Figure 3-8. Outgoing Telephone Numbers Screen
Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128S ISDN Digital Modem Figure 3-8. Outgoing Telephone Numbers screen. Type in the outgoing telephone numbers. These fields define the outgoing telephone numbers for voice and data calls. Normally, these numbers are the same as those assigned for the incoming calls. If you need a number to be different, enter only digits, ignoring parentheses, dashes, and spaces. -
Page 27: Configuring Windows 95 Dial-Up Networking
Note: 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 XM128S modem with Dial-Up Networking for one B channel: Double-click on the My Computer icon. Double-click on the Dial-Up Networking folder. -
Page 28: Figure 3-10. Make New Connection Screen For Entering Isp Information
For example, you may want to use the driver called Netgear XM128, Internet PPP 64K 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 Netgear XM128, Internet PPP 128K driver for your 128K Internet connection through your local ISP. -
Page 29: Figure 3-11. My Connection Screen
3-11, opens. Figure 3-11. My Connection screen Make sure that your Model XM128S modem appears in the Connect using box. If you have settings given to you by your ISP, follow those guidelines and go to step 20 on page 3-15. -
Page 30: Figure 3-12. Server Types Tab Screen
Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128S ISDN Digital Modem Click on the Server Types tab. The Server Types tab opens, as illustrated in Figure 3-12. If you are using PPP, use the default settings shown in Figure 3-12. -
Page 31: Figure 3-13. Tcp/Ip Settings Screen
Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128S ISDN Digital Modem Click on TCP/IP Settings. The TCP/IP Settings screen, as illustrated in Figure 3-13, opens. Figure 3-13. TCP/IP Settings screen Click on the Specify name server addresses radio button. Enter your primary and secondary Domain Name Server (DNS) numbers. -
Page 32: Configuring Dial-Up Networking For Two B Channels
Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128S ISDN Digital Modem Configuring Dial-Up Networking for Two B Channels To configure your Model XM128S modem for use with two B channels using Multilingual PPP: Double-click on the My Computer icon. Double-click on the Dial-Up Networking folder. - Page 33 Index bulletin board service, ii New Hardware Found screen, 3-4 NT driver, installing, 3-3 conventions, x customer support, ii on/off switch, 2-3 Outgoing Telelphone Numbers screen, 3-10 features, 1-1 FirstGear screen, 3-8 FirstGear software, installing, 3-6 package contents, 3-1 front panel, 2-1 PHONE 1 port, 2-3 PHONE 2 port, 2-3 ports, 2-3...
- Page 34 Server Types tab, 3-14 TCP/IP Settings, 3-15 verifying installation, 3-3 Welcome, 3-7 Select Device screen, 3-5 serial port, 2-3 Server Types tab screen, 3-14 Welcome screen, 3-7 switch, 2-3 Windows 95 configuring Dial-Up Networking for one B channel, 3-11 configuring Dial-Up Networking for two B channels, 3-16 TCP/IP Settings screen, 3-15 driver, installing, 3-4...