Multitech Wireless EDGE User's Guide download pdf (Page 13)

Chapter 2 – Activation and Installation

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Step 5 – Install the Modem Driver

Introduction

Compatibility: The wireless modem is compatible with Windows Vista, XP, 2003, 2000 and Linux.

Windows: Windows operating systems require a modem driver to be installed. See the example below for

installing an EDGE modem driver onto a PC with Windows XP/2003.

Linux: Linux does not require a driver for serial modems.

Requirements

• One MTCBA-E modem

• A RS232 cable to connect the modem to the PC

• The MultiModem CD that was shipped with the Multi-Tech modem

• A PC running Windows Vista, XP or Windows 2003

Note: This installation procedure is only used as a basic guide to help you install the Multi-Tech Wireless modem

driver. You may see differences in your setup based upon your version of Windows and your Windows settings.

Installing the MultiModem Driver onto a PC Running Windows Vista/XP/2003

This installation assumes a Windows Vista, XP or 2003 operating system. XP and 2003 are identical in the methods

they use for installing modem drivers.

To load the MultiModem wireless modem’s driver on your PC, select the Control Panel’s Phone and Modem Options

option. During this installation, you will be required to browse the MultiModem CD to load the modem’s INF file. This

file is located at the root directory on the MultiModem CD.

1. Go to Start, and then click on Control Panel.

2. In the Control Panel, double-click on Phone and Modem Options.

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