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Chapter 1 - Description and Specifications Chapter 1 – Description and Specifications Product Description The Multi-Tech MultiModem ZPX is an internal universal PCI bus card, MT9234ZPX-UPCI or a PCI Express bus card, MT9234ZPX-PCIE. The UPCI card operates in either 3.3 or 5V slot. The PCI Express card operates in a 3.3V slot.
Chapter 1 - Description and Specifications Technical Specifications Category Description Receiver AGC Dynamic Range 43 dB Data Compatibility V.92, V.34 enhanced, V.34, V.32bis, V.32, V.22bis, V.22; Bell 212A and 103/113, V.21 & V.23 Data Format Serial, binary, asynchronous Error Correction (ECM) Data Mode V.44;...
Chapter 2 - Installation Chapter 2 – Installation General Safety ● Use this product only with UL- and CUL-listed computers (U.S.A.) ● To reduce the risk of fire, use only UL-listed 26 AWG (.41mm) or larger telephone wiring. ● Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. ●...
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Chapter 2 - Installation Click on the next button to start the driver pre-installation. You will be prompted 3 times to confirm the installation of the three necessary drivers. Click the Install button to continue each time. There will be a transitory screen, then the process will complete. Click on the Finish button. Your driver installation is complete.
Chapter 2 - Installation Physically Installing your MultiModem • Installing the MultiModem requires you to open your system. Please consult your system manual in addition to the following instructions. • Turn off your system and unplug it. Failure to do so may result in damage to both the MultiModem and your system.
Chapter 2 - Installation Make the External Connections Now connect the MultiModem to the telephone line and, optionally, to your telephone. For voice mail or speakerphone use, you can also connect it to a microphone and an external speaker, headphone, or sound card. The microphone can be used for recording answering machine messages or for speakerphone use.
Chapter 2 - Installation Manually Installing Drivers If you choose not to use the Windows Installer or have already physically installed your MultiModem ZPX, the following instructions will guide you through the process of installation for the various Windows operating systems. ® The MultiModem MT9234ZPX ships with drivers for each of the following operating systems: Windows Server ®...
Chapter 2 - Installation Driver Installation for Windows 7 If you did not use the pre-installer for Windows, this is the process for installing your modem. The following driver installation procedure is based on Windows 7 32-bit Operating System. The Windows 7 64-bit Operating System installs in the same manner. Windows 7 operates differently than the older Microsoft Operating Systems when it is installing drivers, in that it goes out to Internet Windows Update site and searches for the device driver as soon as it detects a new device.
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Chapter 2 - Installation Update Driver Software – PCI Serial Port screen appears. Select Browse my computer for driver software Insert the product CD that came with your device into the CD-ROM drive. At the Browse for driver software on your computer screen. Click Browse.
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Chapter 2 - Installation Click Next. Windows Security ‘Would you like to install this device software?’ screen appears. Click Install. Installing driver software on screen appears. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT9234ZPX User Guide...
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Chapter 2 - Installation When the software for this device has been updated. The Windows screen Multi-Tech 9234ZPX is displayed. Click Close. Continue to the next section for the completion of the installation. Windows 7 Port Installation Immediately after the MultiModem ZPX driver installation is complete, another set of installation wizard screens will appear.
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Chapter 2 - Installation Update Driver Software – PCI Serial Port screen appears. Select Browse my computer for driver software At the Browse for driver software on your computer screen, click on the Browse button to open an Explorer window where you can navigate to the correct drivers folder that matches your operating system. Select that folder and click OK.
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Chapter 2 - Installation The Windows Security ‘Would you like to install this device software?’ screen appears. Click Install. Installing driver software on screen appears. When the software for this device has been updated. The Windows screen Updated Driver Software is displayed.
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Chapter 2 - Installation Installation of the COM port The Device Manager window will still be open (unless you have closed it – then you will need to open it again) and there is a new entry in Other devices: Multifunction Device. Right-Click on the Multifunction Device in Other devices and a submenu will come up;...
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Chapter 2 - Installation The Windows Security ‘Would you like to install this device software?’ screen appears. Click the Install button to continue. When the software for this device has been updated, the Updated Driver Software window is displayed. Click Close. The port is now ready to have the modem installed to it –...
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The Device Manager window will still be open (unless you have closed it – then you will need to open it again) and there is a new entry in Other devices: MultiTech System’s MT9234ZPX. Right-Click on the MultiTech System’s MT9234ZPX in Other devices and a submenu will come up; now click on Update Driver Software.
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Chapter 2 - Installation The Windows Security ‘Would you like to install this device software?’ screen appears. Click the Install button to continue. When the software for this device has been updated, the Updated Driver Software window is displayed. Click Close. You may also close the Device Manager and Control Panel windows.
Chapter 2 - Installation Driver Installation for Vista and Windows 2008 Operating Systems If you did not use the pre-installer for Windows, this is the process for installing your modem. The MT9234ZPX driver installation is done in three parts, each directed by an installation wizard. The three parts are installation of the: (1) Serial Port, (2) Communications Port, and (3) the modem.
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Chapter 2 - Installation Windows couldn’t find driver software for your device screen appears. Choose Browse my computer for driver software (advanced). At the Browse for driver software on your computer screen. Click Browse. Browse to the Drivers folder on your MultiModem ZPX product CD and select the Drivers folder.
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Chapter 2 - Installation Would you like to install this device software? screen appears. Click Install. Installing driver software on PCI Serial Port screen appears. When the software for this device has been successfully installed screen appears with Windows has finished installing the driver software for this device: Multi-Tech’s 1-Port UART PCI Card.
Chapter 2 - Installation Installation of the Communications Port The second install wizard installs the drivers for the Multifunction Device, Multi-Tech Communications Port The Found New Hardware – Multifunction Device with Insert disc that came with your Multifunction Device screen appears. Click on I don’t have the disc. Show me other options. The User Account Control –...
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Chapter 2 - Installation At the Browse for driver software on your computer screen. Click Next. Would you like to install this device software? screen appears. Click Install. Installing driver software on Multifunction Device screen appears. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT9234ZPX User Guide...
Installation of the Modem The third install wizard installs the modem drivers for the MT9234ZPX-PCIE. The Found New Hardware – MultiTech Systems MT9234ZPX-PCIE with Insert disc that came with your MultiTech Systems MT9234ZPX-PCIE screen appears. Click on I don’t have the disc. Show me other options.
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Chapter 2 - Installation Windows couldn’t find driver software for your device screen appears. Choose Browse my computer for driver software (advanced). At the Browse for driver software on your computer screen. Click Next. Would you like to install this device software? screen appears. Click Install.
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Chapter 2 - Installation Installing driver software on MultiTech Systems MT9234ZPX-PCIE screen appears. When the software for this device has been successfully installed screen appears with Windows has finished installing the driver software for this device: Multi-Tech Systems MT9234ZPX-PCIE. Click Close.
Chapter 2 - Installation Driver Installation for Windows XP and 2003 Operating Systems If you did not use the pre-installer for Windows, this is the process for installing your modem. The MT9234ZPX driver installation is done in three parts, each directed by an installation wizard. The three parts are installation of the: (1) PCI Serial Port, (2) Communications Port/Multifunction Device, and (3) modem.
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Chapter 2 - Installation At the Please Choose Your Search and Installation Options screen. Select Include this location in the search: and Click Browse. Browse to the Drivers folder on your MultiModem ZPX product CD, and then select the Drivers folder. Within the Drivers folder, select Win32bit-XP-2003 folder.
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Chapter 2 - Installation Please wait while the wizard searches for the PCI Serial Port. Then a Hardware Installation screen appears. The software your are installing for this hardware: Multi- Tech’s 1-Port UART PCI Card has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify compatibility with Windows Click Continue Anyway.
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Select the top choice, e:\drivers\win32bit-xp-2003\ser15x-xp-2003.inf for Windows 32-bit Operating System; or select the second choice for Windows 64-bit Operating System e:\drivers\win64bit-xp-2003\ser15x-xp-2003-64.inf. Please wait while the wizard installs the software.. MultiTech’s 1-Port UART PCI Card screen appears. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT9234ZPX User Guide...
Chapter 2 - Installation A completing the Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears. This wizard installs the software for: Multi-Tech’s 1-port UART PCI Card. Click Finish. Installation of the Communications Port The wizard will install the files for the Multi-Tech Communications Port. The Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears. In response to the question, “Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software? Select “No, not this time”...
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Chapter 2 - Installation This wizard helps you install software for: Multifunction Device. Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced). Click Next. The Please choose your search and installation options screen appears. Ensure that Search for the best driver in these locations is selected and that Include this location in the search is also selected.
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Chapter 2 - Installation Please wait while the wizard searches… Multifunction Device. Then a Hardware Installation screen appears. The software you are installing for this hardware: Multi- Tech Communications Port has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify compatibility with Windows XP. Click Continue Anyway.
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Chapter 2 - Installation Please select the best match for your hardware from the list below. Select the top choice, e:\drivers\win32bit-xp-2003\oemport-xp-2003.inf for Windows 32-bit Operating System; or select the second choice for Windows 64-bit Operating System e:\drivers\win64bit-xp-2003\oemport-xp-2003-64.inf. Please wait while the wizard installs the software... Multi-Tech Communications Port screen appears. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Chapter 2 - Installation A completing the Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears.This wizard finished installing the software for: Multi-Tech Communications Port. Click Finish. Installation of the Modem The wizard will install the file for Multi-Tech Systems MT9234ZPX-PCIE. The Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears. In response to the question, “Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software? Select “No, not this time”...
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Chapter 2 - Installation This wizard helps you install software for: MultiTech Systems MT9234ZPX-PCIE. Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced). Click Next. The Please choose your search and installation options screen appears. Ensure that Search for the best driver in these locations is selected and that Include this location in the search is also selected.
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Chapter 2 - Installation Please wait while the wizard searches… MultiTech Systems MT9234ZPX-PCIE. Then a Hardware Installation screen appears. The software you are installing for this hardware: Multi- Tech Communications Port has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify compatibility with Windows XP.
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Chapter 2 - Installation Please select the best match for your hardware from the list below. Select the top choice, e:\drivers\win32bit-xp-2003\multitech_pcie_upci_zpc.inf for Windows 32-bit Operating System; or select the second choice for Windows 64-bit Operating System e:\drivers\win64bit-xp-2003\multitech_pcie_upci_zpc.inf. Please wait while the wizard installs the software.. Multi-Tech Systems MT9234ZPX-PCIE screen appears.
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Chapter 2 - Installation A completing the Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears. The wizard has finished installing the software for: Multi-Tech Systems MT9234ZPX-PCIE. Click Finish. The installation of drivers is now complete. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT9234ZPX User Guide...
AT%T19,0,34 (default) A complete list of country/region codes can be found on the Multi-Tech Web site at: http://www.multitech.com/en_US/PRODUCTS/Categories/Device_Networking/global_modems/configuration.asp The Global Modem Country Approvals page displays. On this page you can view approvals, configuration strings and responses by country and product.
Chapter 3 – Remote Configuration Chapter 3 – Remote Configuration Remote configuration is a network management tool that allows you to configure the MultiModem anywhere in your network from one location. With password-protected remote configuration, you can issue AT commands to a remote modem for maintenance or troubleshooting as if you were on site.
● The modem might have a problem beyond the scope of this user guide. If you have another Multi-Tech modem, try swapping modems. If the problem goes away, contact support at https://support.multitech.com for assistance. Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT9234ZPX User Guide...
Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting The Modem Cannot Connect When Dialing Reasons why the MultiModem may fail to connect include: ● lack of a physical connection to the telephone line. ● a wrong dial tone. ● a busy signal. ● a wrong number. ● no modem at the other end. ●...
Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting The Modem Disconnects While Online ● If you have Call Waiting on the same phone line as your modem, it can interrupt your connection when someone tries to call you. If you have Call Waiting, disable it before each call. In most telephone areas in North America, you can disable Call Waiting by preceding the telephone number with *70 (but first check with your local telephone company).
Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting Data Is Being Lost ● If you are using data compression, set the serial port baud rate to two to six times faster than the data rate. ● Make sure the flow control method you selected in your software matches the method selected in the modem (see AT commands &K and \Q.) ●...
Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting Loopback Test Connect a microphone and speaker to the MultiModem. To avoid feedback, make sure the microphone and speaker are well separated; better yet, use a headphone instead of a speaker. Select Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, and click HyperTerminal. Click Cancel in the Connection Description dialog box.
Appendix A – Environmental Info Appendix A – Environmental Information Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Statement July, 2005 The WEEE directive places an obligation on EU-based manufacturers, distributors, retailers and importers to take- back electronics products at the end of their useful life. A sister Directive, ROHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) complements the WEEE Directive by banning the presence of specific hazardous substances in the products at the design phase.
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Appendix A – Environmental Info Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Certificate of Compliance 2002/95/EC Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. confirms that this product now complies with the chemical concentration limitations set forth in the directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament (Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment - RoHS) These Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.
Appendix B – Regulatory Compliance Appendix B – Regulatory Compliance FCC Part 68 Telecom 1. This equipment complies with part 68 of the Federal Communications Commission Rules. On the outside surface of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number. This information must be provided to the telephone company.
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Appendix B – Regulatory Compliance FCC Part 15 Class B Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to 47 CFR – FCC Part 15 regulations. The stated limits in this regulation are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential environment.
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Appendix B – Regulatory Compliance EMC, Safety, and R&TTE Directive Compliance The CE mark is affixed to this product to confirm compliance with the following European Community Directives: Council Directive 2004/108/EC of 15 December 2004 on the approximation of the laws of Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility; Council Directive 2006/95/EC of 12 December 2006 on the harmonization of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits;...
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Appendix B – Regulatory Compliance South African Notice This modem must be used in conjunction with an approved surge protection device. Thailand Approval Translation in Thai “This telecom device and equipment is conform to technical standard no….” “This telecom device and equipment is conform to requirement to NTC” “เครื...
1. Using your favorite Web browser, go to http://www.multitech.com/en_US/SUPPORT/Updates/Firmware 2. Product Firmware – Select the product family to view firmware for product in that product line. Click on the down arrow and scrol down to Multimodem ZPX.
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Readme file. 3. Copy the upgrade .HEX file into the Flash Wizard folder, which, in a default installation, is at C:\Program Files\MultiTech Systems\Flash Wizard\. Step 5: Document and Clear Your Stored Paramenters Before you flash your modem, you should record the parameters that are currently stored in it so you can reprogram it after flashing.
Appendix D – Installing in Linux Introduction This appendix explains how to verify that the Multitech MT9234ZPX-UPCI modem has been detected in Linux Operating System running kernel 2.6.xx. Assuming that the PCI card has been already installed in the system.
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Appendix D – Installing under Linux This will bring minicom into configuration mode. You should get a response like this: [root@armadillo ~]# minicom -s minicom: WARNING: configuration file not found, using defaults From the configuration menu, select “Serial Port Setup” and press Enter. Configuration Filenames and paths File transfer protocols...
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Appendix D – Installing under Linux To go back to the main menu, press Enter one more time. Configuration Filenames and paths File transfer protocols Serial port setup Modem and dialing Screen and keyboard Save setup as dfl Save setup as.. Exit Exit from Minicom To go into the minicom terminal mode select “Exit”...
Appendix D – Installing under Linux Index • A R AT commands remote configuration 44 &D 47 escape character 44 &Q 47 result codes 46 &W 44 O 44 S autoanswer 47 solving problems 45 sound card connection 10 C speakerphone 10, 49 call waiting 47 S‐registers Caller ID 47, 48 S009 ...
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