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  • Page 1 ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI...
  • Page 2 © 1999 ELSA AG, Aachen (Germany) While the information in this manual has been compiled with great care, it may not be deemed an assur- ance of product characteristics. ELSA shall be liable only to the degree specified in the terms of sale and delivery.
  • Page 3 Preface Thank you for placing your trust in this ELSA product. With the ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI , you have selected an ISDN PC board which supports all major operating systems. The highest quality standards in manufacturing and strin- gent quality control are the basis for high product standards and consistent product qual- ity.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Introduction ........................1 What does ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI offer?............1 What software can I use?..................2 Installation ........................3 First steps........................ 3 Installation under Windows 95 and Windows 98..........5 Installation under Windows NT 4.0................ 7 Installation under Linux ..................9 Installation under OS/2..................
  • Page 6 The Basic Package––ISDN with Analog Devices..........47 The Next Step up––For Freelancers..............50 Stage 2––For Small Companies ................52 Appendix ........................55 Technical Data ...................... 55 Pin assignments ....................56 Warranty conditions ..................... 57 Index ..........................59 ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    PCI bus systems. The board may be used under Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98, Windows 95 Linux and OS/2. ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI upgrades your PC to a com- plete ISDN communications center with Group 3 fax, answering machine, EuroFileTrans- fer and Internet access components.

  • Page 8: What Software Can I Use

    Answering machine function (with sound card and ELSA-RVS-COM) What software can I use? Simply installing the ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI with its associated drivers is not enough to connect your computer with the world. The utilities described below are in part installed automatically and simultaneously with the drivers, while others have to be man- ually installed subsequently.

  • Page 9: Installation

    During the installation process files may be required from the data media used to install your operating system. Have the appropriate diskettes or CDs ready. To take advantage of all the functions of the ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI under Windows, the Dial-Up Networking adapter and the TCP/IP protocol are automatically installed un- der Windows 95 and 98.
  • Page 10 Installation ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI...

  • Page 11: Installation Under Windows 95 And Windows 98

    Remove the slot bracket of a free slot. Insert the ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI board Insert your ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI board in this slot and securely fasten the mounting bracket. Replace the PC housing and screw it tight. Connect cable to the ISDN...
  • Page 12 If Microsoft Accelerator Pack 1.1 is already installed on your computer, this point will be skipped automatically. If not, you will be asked to install it now. Confirm the request with Yes so that you can use all the ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI board service features.

  • Page 13: Installation Under Windows Nt 4.0

    Before installing the drivers please ensure that you have administrator privileges. An in- stallation under Windows NT 4.0 is not possible otherwise. The subsequent operation of the ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI is also possible with user rights, of course. Windows NT 4.0 installation takes place in the following stages:...
  • Page 14 If you would like to use your computer as a server, enter one or two of your ISDN subscriber numbers here (SPIDs are only needed for American D-channel protocols). If you do not enter any numbers, the ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI will respond to all incoming calls when in server mode.

  • Page 15: Installation Under Linux

    Before installing the driver, ensure that you are logged on as “root“. Otherwise it will not be possible to install the drivers under Linux. The subsequent operation of the ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI is also possible with user rights, of course.

  • Page 16: Installation Under Os/2

    Web sites of the distributors. Installation under OS/2 Before you start OS/2, insert the ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI CD into the CD-ROM drive. Use the file manager to run the installation file for your product (e.g. from DRIVER/1000/OS2/ INSTALL.EXE).

  • Page 17: Communications Software

    Communications software Communications software In addition to the Windows drivers, the ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI includes a number of additional drivers and programs necessary to take full advantage of the features of the ISDN PC board. This chapter provides a brief introduction to theses programs and gives some guidelines for installation.
  • Page 18 Windows 95 or Windows 98 Start CONNtest with Start Programs ELSAisdn CONNtest. Windows NT Under Windows NT, click Start Programs ELSAisdn ISDNconfig and go to the 'Test' tab. Enter the number of your ISDN connection and start the data transfer. ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI...

  • Page 19: What's Happening On The Isdn Line

    D channel (Layer 2) not established D channel (Layer 2) established B-channel info (B channels B1/B2) B channel not active Half on B channel requested B channel transparent (chargeable) No data sent Data sent No data received Data received ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI...

  • Page 20: Testing The Capi Interface (Windows Nt Only)

    'Options' tab. The Debug Settings button opens a window with the debug output settings. These logs (also known as traces), are primarily designed to assist the ELSA Support team in the event of driver and installation problems. Please note: Incorrect debug output parameters can impair or completely disable the CAPI interface.

  • Page 21: Elsa-Rvs-Com

    ELSA-RVS-COM is a powerful, universal communications program which provides you with the most important data communications applications in a convenient, easy-to-use package. When used with your ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI , ELSA-RVS-COM provides the following functions: Fax group 3 and 4 via software...
  • Page 22 Start Windows. When installing under Windows NT, ensure beforehand that you have administrative privileges. Insert the ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI CD in your CD drive (e.g. D:). The welcome screen will open automatically. If the setup program doesn't start automatically, double-click 'autorun.exe' on the ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI CD.

  • Page 23: The Installation Wizard For Elsa-Rvs-Com

    You may also call the wizard later at any time to modify or enhance the configuration. ELSA-RVS-COM has its own 'Inbox' for managing fax and voice messages. No Microsoft Exchange or Outlook components are required if you do not expressly activate this option when setting up ELSA-RVS-COM using the 'Custom Installation'.

  • Page 24: Starting Elsa-Rvs-Com

    (terminal device selection numbers). If the EAZ fields are left blank, the last MSN digit will automatically be used as the EAZ number. Please note that the MicroLink ISDN PCI does not support this ISDN system! Starting ELSA-RVS-COM After the installation is complete, the new ELSA-RVS-COM program folder is automa- tically displayed and the RVS-CommCenter starts up.

  • Page 25: Laplink

    To install LapLink please proceed as follows: Start Windows. Insert the ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI CD into your CD drive (e.g. D:). If the setup pro- gram doesn't start automatically, double-click in the CD setup 'autorun.exe' on the ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI CD.
  • Page 26 LapLink. Click on LapLink to start the pro- gram. Deinstallation If at any time you decide you no longer wish to use LapLink on your computer, simply click Start Programs LapLink Uninstall. LapLink then removes all files and system entries. ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI...

  • Page 27: Workshop

    Special emphasis is given to remote access with LapLink and Internet access. The fax functions of your ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI will also be described, however. The chapter concludes with data transfer via the Windows Dial-Up Networking. Remote access with LapLink This workshop assists you over the first hurdles of remote access.

  • Page 28: Preparing

    – protected system: Only the users agreed in the access list can access the host – public system: Anyone can access the host (dangerous, particularly if the host is on a LAN). ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI...
  • Page 29 Then you can specify the services the client may use: – file transfer, – remote control, and – chat. The 'Modem Callback' options first enable you to assign the telephone connection costs either to the host or to the client, secondly the callback enhances security ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI...
  • Page 30 'Protect local security with a password'. The Set Password button opens the window in which a new password can be agreed or an existing one can be changed. ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI...
  • Page 31 He can now search the list of address book entries for the connection that he wishes to establish. The call number is displayed again in the 'Dial' area, and the client can select from a list the modem that he wishes to use to establish the con- nection. ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI...

  • Page 32: Connection Establishment

    (such as the ports for the cable connections) need to be set up first. Click on Opti- Port Setup. Then select the desired port in the list and activate it. The current status of the port can be checked at any time in the lower area of the window. ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI...

  • Page 33: File Transfer

    When you regularly work on your data in the office and on the road, the LapLink Xchange services provide an extremely convenient method of keeping the data up to date and the same on both computers. Set up an Xchange service wizard once and specify which fol- ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI...

  • Page 34: Internet Via Dial-Up Networking

    Internet via Dial-Up Networking If you wish to connect to other computers or entire networks (Internet, local area network in a company) under Windows with ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI , you usually connect with Dial-Up Networking. However, Dial-Up Networking is not installed or not completely installed and set up on many computers.
  • Page 35 Finally, check the correct entry of the installed components. Open the window for configuring the network properties again with Start Settings Control Panel Network. Ensure that the list of network components not only contains entries for the ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI...

  • Page 36: Faxing With Elsa Microlink Isdn Pci

    Faxing with ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI Faxing over ISDN with ELSA-RVS-COM An ELSA ISDN-Adapter also lets you use your computer as a convenient fax machine for ISDN connections. Sending a fax with ELSA-RVS-COM When it was installed, ELSA-RVS-COM configured a special printer driver (RVS Fax) for your standard application programs (e.g.
  • Page 37 It asks you to enter the recipient's name and call number and, fur- ther along in the process, offers to enter additional text and use a prepared cover sheet. Please read the following tips on how to send fax messages effectively using ELSA-RVS- COM : If you want to send the same fax to several recipients, activate the 'Recipient list' and press the Add button to enter the relevant addresses.
  • Page 38 You wish to retrieve a specific preset fax retrieval (fax polling). In the first case, you simply need to switch on your fax machine (i.e. ELSA-RVS-COM ) and wait for the incoming fax. Your computer is ready to receive faxes if you have configured fax reception using the ELSA-RVS-COM installation wizard and the CommCenter is star- ted (also see communication software).

  • Page 39: Telephone And Answering Machine

    Workshop Telephone and answering machine The ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI also lets you use your computer as a convenient ISDN telephone and answering machine. This requires: ELSA-RVS-COM as the communications software with answering machine and telephony functions A full-duplex sound card with suitable speakers...
  • Page 40 Workshop Using ELSA-RVS-COM as a telephone Click on this icon. The 'RVS Phone' dialog box will appear. Enter the desired number using the keyboard or mouse and start the dialing process with Dial. Hangup ends the call. Recording calls with ELSA-RVS-COM Click on this icon.

  • Page 41: Data Transfer

    Workshop Data Transfer ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI and the software included provides you with several possibili- ties to transfer data from one PC to another. Always take into account the capabilities of the remote terminal when selecting the method of data transfer.
  • Page 42 If you would like to restrict the access to your server with a password, open the appropriate window with the Change password... button. Change the advanced properties of the 'ISDN modem AcoISDN1' under Control Panel Modems Properties. The entry in the field 'Advanced Properties' should read as follows: ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI...
  • Page 43 To access the server from another computer, you first have to establish a connection to the server within the Dial-Up Networking. Double-click on Make New Connection in Dial-Up Networking. Enter a name for the connection and select the first ISDN line for the connection. In the following ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI...
  • Page 44 Enable the network protocol which is also instal- led on the server and close the window with OK. Establish the connection to the server by double clicking on the corresponding icon in the Dial-Up Networking. ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI...

  • Page 45: Eurofiletransfer With Elsa-Rvs-Com

    The TransferMaster in ELSA-RVS-COM provides a convenient method of transferring files from one computer to another. It simply requires that the ready-to-receive state for EuroFileTransfer be activated on the other PC (e.g. with CommCenter from ELSA-RVS- COM ). Preparing for EuroFileTransfer In order to allow other users to access your computer via EuroFileTransfer, set up the access in the ELSA-RVS-COM CommCenter by making a few entries.
  • Page 46 The user can read and write files in this directory and all its subdirectories (if the corresponding option is enabled). Deactivate the host mode. Your computer is ready for EuroFileTransfer as long as the CommCenter is activated. ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI...
  • Page 47 After the successful call establishment, the files of the remote computer will appear as an additional folder on your own computer. You can transfer these files between the two computers by using drag&drop. In addition, you will be able to open files ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI...
  • Page 48 Workshop on the other computer by double-clicking on them, provided the appropriate applica- tion is installed on your own computer. For additional help on data transfer with ELSA-RVS-COM please see the program online help. ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI...

  • Page 49: Isdn Connections

    B channels. An additional line is also available, the D channel, but this channel is used only for control data, such as dialing information, necessary for the esta- blishment and administration of the connection to other devices. ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI...
  • Page 50 PC with the ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI (subject to the availability of free numbers). Two tasks can now be performed simultaneously: For example, it's possible to speak to two different parties at the same time, or to use the telephone and fax at the same time.
  • Page 51 ISDN Connections The important point is that your terminal devices (e.g. ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI and the communications software) are set up to use the D-channel protocol of your connection. To find out more, please see the 'ELSA-ISDN Tools' chapter or the documentation and online help of the software.
  • Page 52 You may either connect your ISDN terminal devices (such as the ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI ) to the NTBA, or a PBX system for your telephones, fax, and other communications equipment.

  • Page 53: The Basic Package--Isdn With Analog Devices

    These features will not be described in detail here, as they are not relevant to data appli- cations with the ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI . Just Skimming...? What's Important? Here's a summary of the above which you should keep in mind when configuring your...
  • Page 54 But how do you connect these devices when you would like to take advantage of the new communications options after adding the ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI ? Our first example shows a possible application for a private user. The initial situation: an ISDN Basic Rate Interface (DSS1) with 3 MSNs (e.g.
  • Page 55 Some a/b adapters do not permit this coordination of the fax machine and computer fax functions. If this is the case, select different MSNs for the fax machine and ELSA-RVS- COM. ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI...

  • Page 56: The Next Step Up--For Freelancers

    ISDN telephone a normal analog telephone a cordless analog telephone analog answering machine for private calls analog fax machine PC with ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI and ELSA-RVS-COM 230 VDC ISDN-S PBX system NTBA Analog...
  • Page 57 MSN (1234561 to 1234563) via the PBX. Set the a/b port of the answering machine to the same MSN as the private family phone. Connect the ISDN telephone and the PC with the ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI to the S bus of the PBX system. Set the ISDN telephone to the next MSN (1234564).

  • Page 58: Stage 2--For Small Companies

    ISDN telephones a number of old analog telephones analog answering machine analog fax machine a network with several workstations and Windows NT Server with the ELSA Micro- Link ISDN PCI and professional version of RVS-COM 230 VDC ISDN-S...
  • Page 59 This version is available from the manufacturer (see the online help for sources). Install the regular version of ELSA-RVS-COM on the individual worksta- tions. All of the functions of the ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI are thus available to all workstations in the network.
  • Page 60 ISDN Connections ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI...

  • Page 61: Appendix

    This appendix contains the technical data, details to the pin assigment of the ISDN con- nector socket, the meaning of the color-coded status LEDs and also the warranty condi- tions. Technical Data ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI D-channel protocol DSS1 (Euro-ISDN) ISDN protocols V.120, X.75, X.75/T.70NL, X.75-T-Online, T.90NL, EuroFileTransfer (ISO 8208),...

  • Page 62: Pin Assignments

    Incoming call, terminal device is not of the ISDN board. (1x per sec., 2x or 3x in responsible or establishes connection itself total) Flashing quickly Valid call pending, not (yet) answered (3x per sec.) Constantly lit Connection is/being established ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI...

  • Page 63: Warranty Conditions

    Appendix Warranty conditions The ELSA AG warranty, valid as of June 01, 1998, is given to purchasers of ELSA products in addition to the warranty conditions provided by law and in accordance with the following conditions: Warranty coverage The warranty covers the equipment delivered and all its parts. Parts will, at our sole discretion, be replaced or repaired free of charge if, despite proven proper handling and adherence to the operat- ing instructions, these parts became defective due to fabrication and/or material defects.
  • Page 64 ELSA Monitor, damage to the cathode ray tube (CRT) has been caused especially by mechanical load (e.g. from shock to the pitch mask assembly or damage to the glass tube), by...

  • Page 65: Index

    Data Transfer ..........35 Data transfer ..........19 Data transfers ..........13 Installation problems ........14 Debug Settings ..........14 Internal S0 bus ..........50 Dialog ............23 Internet ............28 Dial-up adapter ..........29 ISDN ............. 43 ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI...
  • Page 66 NDIS-WAN Miniport ........1 TransferMaster ..........39 Network connection ........26 NTBA ............46 Videoconferencing ........15 Online Services ..........III Wireless connection ........26 PBX ............... 50 Xchange service ........... 19 Professional version of RVS-COM ....52 ELSA MicroLink ISDN PCI...

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