Multitech MTA128ST User's Guide

Model MTA128ST-USBExternal ISDN Terminal AdapterUser Guide

Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation

100MultiVOIP 200 User GuideS0=1 Answer after 1 ringS2=43 Set escape character to + (ASCII 43)S3=13 Set carriage return character to CR (ASCII 13)S4=10

Glossary

102MultiModemISDN User GuideSymbol2B1Q (2 bits, 1 quarternary)—A line code at layer one for the BRI U interface. Two bits of data (2B) are mapped into

103GlossaryBONDING Specification 1.1— The Version 1.1 BONDING specification (September 1993) incorporates changes to the 1.0 specificationresulting fr

104MultiModemISDN User Guidemay refer to the function performed by an entity attached to the Universal Serial Bus; for example, a data/FAX modem devic

105Glossaryfrequency—A characteristic of an electrical or electronic signal which describes the periodic recurrence of cycles. Frequency is inverselyp

106MultiModemISDN User GuideLLAPB (Link Access Procedure Balanced)—Based on the X.25 Layer 2 specification. A full-duplex, point-to-point, bit-synchro

107GlossaryOHCI (OpenHCI): Open Host Controller Interface Specification for USB. All transfers on the USB are initiated by the host system’s hostcont

108MultiModemISDN User GuideRR reference point—Establishes the boundary between non-ISDN compatible equipment (TE-2) and the IDN network. TAs are used

109GlossaryTT—Provides the connection between the NT1 and NT2. Can be internal to or external from the PABX. Provides the connection between theNT1 eq

11Chapter 2 - Hardware InstallationIntroductionThis chapter details the contents of the MTA128ST-USB shipping container, describes each cableconnectio

110MultiModemISDN User GuideUniversal Serial Bus: A collection of Universal Serial Bus devices and the software and hardware that allow them to connec

Index

112MultiModemISDN User GuideIndexAAbort timer ...65Answering a call ...

113IndexFlow control...57Hang up ... 61, 81Hook control .

114MultiModemISDN User GuideInstallation, driver softwareWindows 2000 ...17Windows 98...

115IndexRings to answer option...36SS-registers ...56Sending sin

12MultiModem ISDN User GuideAssembling the MTA128ST-USBThe only assembly required is to mount the feet on the bottom of your unit (See Figure 2-2). Pe

13Chapter 2 - Hardware InstallationConnecting to Your Computer1. Plug the 4-pin flat end (Type A) into a USB port connector on your computer or laptop

14MultiModem ISDN User GuideLED IndicatorsThe ten LED indicators on the front panel (see Figure 2-4) of the MTA128ST-USB report status andline activit

15Chapter 2 - Hardware InstallationP1Data ProtocolLights in combination with P2 and 128 LEDs to indicate which data protocol(V.110 [build MTA128ST-USB

Chapter 3 - Software Installation and Configuration

17Chapter 3 - Software Installation and ConfigurationIntroductionThis chapter describes how to install the MTA128ST-USB driver software and discusses

18MultiModemISDN User Guide6. The Locate Driver Files dialog box displays.Verify that the “Floppy disk drives” option is selected and click Next >.

19Chapter 3 - Software Installation and Configuration9. The Driver Files Search Results dialog box displays.Windows indicates it has found the device

User GuideModel MTA128ST-USBS000337A Revision ACopyright ©2004, by Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced

20MultiModemISDN User GuideChanging the Modem Descriptor (Windows 2000)The following procedure describes how you can change the description of the ter

21Chapter 3 - Software Installation and Configuration8. The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard dialog box displays.Click Next >.9. The Install Hardware D

22MultiModemISDN User Guide10. The Install New Modem dialog box displays.Select the appropriate descriptor (e.g., MTA128ST-USB CDC V.120 async) and cl

23Chapter 3 - Software Installation and Configuration13.The Completing the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard dialog box displays.Click Finish.14. The Prope

24MultiModemISDN User GuideInstalling in Windows 95/98Installing the USB device within Windows 95/98 involves first creating a port within Windows, th

25Chapter 3 - Software Installation and Configuration6. The Add New Hardware Wizard displays a list of device types.Select Auxiliary-Drivers and click

26MultiModemISDN User Guide9. The Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box requests you to select the manufacturer and model ofyour hardware device.Select t

27Chapter 3 - Software Installation and Configuration12. A progress indicator displays as files are copied to the system. The Add Hardware Wizarddisp

28MultiModemISDN User Guide14. The New Hardware Wizard displays asking, What do you want Windows to do?Select Search for the best driver for your devi

29Chapter 3 - Software Installation and Configuration16. The Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box displays, indicating Windows has found an updateddrive

iiiContentsChapter 1 - Introduction and DescriptionIntroduction...

30MultiModemISDN User Guide18. Windows proceeds to copy the files to the system and then displays the Add New HardwareWizard dialog box, indicating th

31Chapter 3 - Software Installation and ConfigurationChanging the Modem Descriptor (Windows 95/98)The following procedure describes how you can change

32MultiModemISDN User Guide8. The Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box displays.Select “Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location, ..

33Chapter 3 - Software Installation and Configuration11. The Update Device Driver Wizard dialog box displays indicating that it is ready to install th

34MultiModemISDN User GuideRemoving Your Old Device from Windows 2000 and Windows 98/95When your new MTA128ST-USB replaces another terminal adapter, t

35Chapter 3 - Software Installation and ConfigurationConfigurationRun the ISDN MTA128ST-USB configuration utility for North American customized ISDN s

36MultiModemISDN User Guideaccepts any incoming call with the same base address, regardless of whether a subaddress isincluded. If you assign a base a

37Chapter 3 - Software Installation and Configuration• V.110 Protocol*—Used to connect slower, pre-ISDN communications devices to high-speedISDN lines

38MultiModemISDN User GuideISDN MTA128ST-USB Configuration UtilityUse the ISDN MTA128ST-USB Configuration Utility with computers running Windows 2000/

39Chapter 3 - Software Installation and ConfigurationWindows 2000 Dial-Up NetworkingThe following instructions describe all Dial-Up Networking connect

Canceling a Call ...80S

40MultiModemISDN User GuideIf you select Dial-up to private network and have only one modem installed:a. The Phone Number to Dial dialog box is displa

41Chapter 3 - Software Installation and Configurationg. The Step 3 of 3: Configuring your computer dialog box is displayed. In the box provided,enter

42MultiModemISDN User Guided. The Connection Availability dialog box is displayed. If you are creating this connection formultiple users, select Crea

43Chapter 3 - Software Installation and ConfigurationWindows 98/95 Dial-Up NetworkingWindows 98/95 includes a remote-node client called Dial-Up Networ

44MultiModemISDN User Guide5. The Make New Connection dialog box displays indicating you have created a new Dial-Upconnection.Click Finish.6. From th

45Chapter 3 - Software Installation and Configuration9. The TCP/IP Settings dialog box displays.If your ISP provided you with an IP address for your c

Chapter 4 - AT Commands, S-Registers and Result Codes

47Chapter 4 - AT Commands, S-Registers, and Result CodesIntroductionOne of the ways you can communicate with and configure your MTA128ST-USB is to use

48MultiModemISDN User GuideAT Commands by FunctionCommand ImplementationAT Attention codeReturn Command execution+++AT<cr> In-band escape code&l

49Chapter 4 - AT Commands, S-Registers, and Result CodesData Call CommandsA AnswerD DialDSn Dial Stored telephone number&Jn Channel BundlingH Hang

Chapter 1 - Introduction and Description

50MultiModemISDN User GuideSwitch Configuration CommandsUse the following commands to select your network switch type (e.g., EuroISDN Net3) and to spe

51Chapter 4 - AT Commands, S-Registers, and Result CodesCommand: !D3=nFunction: SAPI-0 Data TEIValues: n = 0–63, 240 (auto), 241 (disable)Default: !D3

52MultiModemISDN User GuideCommand: !EN=nFunction: Enable Data DN/MSNValues: n = 1 or 2Default: All ports are enabled.Description: !ENn enables a Data

53Chapter 4 - AT Commands, S-Registers, and Result CodesCommand: !N2=nFunction: Data DN/MSN 2Values: n=25-character stringDefault: Null stringDescript

54MultiModemISDN User GuideCommand: !Z=nFunction: Rate Adaption ProtocolValues: n = 5, 6, 9, or 12Default: !Z=9 (ML-PPP)Description: Selects rate adap

55Chapter 4 - AT Commands, S-Registers, and Result CodesUSB Port Configuration CommandsUse the following commands to control the interaction between t

56MultiModemISDN User GuideCommand: Sr?Function: Read Register ValueValues: r = S-register numberDefault: NoneDescription: Use Sr? to read the value

57Chapter 4 - AT Commands, S-Registers, and Result CodesCommand: &CnFunction: DCD ControlValues: n = 0, 1, or 2Default: &C1 (DCD normal)Descri

58MultiModemISDN User Guide&E3 Disable flow control by the TA&E4 Hardware flow control. &E4 causes the TA to use the CTS signal onpin 5 of

59Chapter 4 - AT Commands, S-Registers, and Result Codes* The MTA128ST-USB is manufactured in two builds. To determine the build of your terminaladap

6MultiModemISDN User GuideIntroductionWelcome to the world of data communications. You have acquired one of the finest ISDN terminaladapters (TA) avai

60MultiModemISDN User GuideCommand: &WnFunction: Store Active ProfileValues: n = 0 or 1Default: &W1 (Use factory default profile)Description:

61Chapter 4 - AT Commands, S-Registers, and Result Codesdescription for this case). The value of $MB will change if S76 is changed and the valueof S7

62MultiModemISDN User GuideDescription: Forces TA to go off-hook (to take control of the telephone line) or to go on-hook (hang up). Since the TA goes

63Chapter 4 - AT Commands, S-Registers, and Result CodesS-RegistersS-registers are sections of memory in which values are stored that affect how the M

64MultiModemISDN User GuideS77 V.110 Network Rate ControlS80Persistent DTR Dialing DelayNote: V.110 is supported in build MTA128ST-USB only.S-Register

65Chapter 4 - AT Commands, S-Registers, and Result CodesS-Register: S5Function: Backspace CharacterUnit: Decimal ASCII codeRange: 0–32, 127Default: 8

66MultiModemISDN User Guidethrough the serial port (either sent or received). Disable the inactivity timerby setting S30=0, which is the factory defau

67Chapter 4 - AT Commands, S-Registers, and Result CodesS-register: S45Function: Use Dial Tone from Central OfficeUnit: Decimal ASCII codeRange: n=0 N

68MultiModemISDN User GuideIf the Called Party Number information is not included in the incoming SETUP message,the RING message appears as follows:RI

69Chapter 4 - AT Commands, S-Registers, and Result CodesS-Register: S53Function: Maximum X.75 Buffer SizeUnit: 1 byteRange: n=64 - 2048Default: 2048 (

7Chapter 1 - Introduction and DescriptionManual OrganizationThis manual is divided into six chapters and two appendixes:Chapter 1: Introduction and De

70MultiModemISDN User GuideNumbering Plan0 Unknown1 ISDN/telephony3 Data4Telex8 National standard9 PrivateDefault: 128 (disabled)Description: Modifies

71Chapter 4 - AT Commands, S-Registers, and Result CodesS-register: S58Function: Client-side Authentication Protocol NegotiationUnit: Decimal ASCII co

72MultiModemISDN User Guidescheme to drop a channel due to analog calls.Note: Using the DBA scheme on the host-side requires that you specify aData Di

73Chapter 4 - AT Commands, S-Registers, and Result CodesS-register: S63Function: Bandwidth-on-Demand Low Throughput ThresholdUnit: KbpsRange: n=0–64 (

74MultiModemISDN User Guide3 Austria4 Belgium5 Cyprus6 Denmark7 Finland8 France9 Germany 110 Germany 211 Greece12 Iceland13 Ireland14 Italy15 Luxembou

75Chapter 4 - AT Commands, S-Registers, and Result CodesS-register: S68Function: First Active DurationUnit: 1 msRange: 5–9995Default: 2000 msDescripti

76MultiModemISDN User Guide complete. The PPP Magic-Number Block contains 5 Magic-Numbers in thisimplementation and is the default type. The Public

77Chapter 4 - AT Commands, S-Registers, and Result CodesS-register: S77Function: V.110 Network Rate Control*Unit: decimal ASCII codeRange: n=1—use $MB

78MultiModemISDN User GuideResult CodesWhen the MTA128ST-USB (TA) receives an AT command from the computer or terminal, it attempts toexecute the comm

79Chapter 4 - AT Commands, S-Registers, and Result CodesUsing AT Commands to Operate the MTA128ST-USB You can configure and operate the MTA128ST-USB e

8MultiModemISDN User GuideFeaturesThe MTA128ST-USB communicates over public ISDN telephone lines. Features include:• Compatibility with EuroISDN (ETSI

80MultiModemISDN User GuideNote: In Windows 2000 and Windows 98/95, if the Use Country Code and Area Code box is checked inthe Properties window for d

81Chapter 4 - AT Commands, S-Registers, and Result Codesthis, enter AT&D0<cr>. With this configuration, the TA can accept calls while DTR is

Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting

83Chapter 5 - TroubleshootingIntroductionThis chapter describes basic problems you may run into with your MTA128ST-USB and how to solvethem. Your MTA1

84MultiModemISDN User Guide• Make sure you are in terminal mode in your data communications program. Then type AT andpress ENTER. If you get an OK res

85Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting• A faulty communications device, computer, or software at the other end.• Incompatibility between communications devices

86MultiModemISDN User GuideThe MTA128ST-USB disconnects while online• Check for loose connections between the MTA128ST-USB and the computer, the ISDN

87Chapter 5 - Troubleshootingsending terminal adapter, then the packet size can be greater than 1024, and Zmodem transfers thedata without bad packet

Chapter 6 - Warranty, Service, andTechnical Support

89Chapter 6 - Warranty, Service and Tech SupportIntroductionThis chapter begins your MTA128ST-USB’s five-year warranty. If you have questions or probl

9Chapter 1 - Introduction and DescriptionTechnical SpecificationsYour MTA128ST-USB terminal adapter meets the following specifications:Trade NameMulti

90MultiModem ISDN User GuidePlease direct your questions regarding technical matters, product configuration, verification that theproduct is defective

91Chapter 6 - Warranty, Service and Tech Supportoriginal for backup or archival purposes. Customer shall NOT copy, or translate into anylanguage, in w

92MultiModem ISDN User GuideTechnical SupportMulti-Tech provides free technical support for as long as your product remains in service. Beforecalling

93Chapter 6 - Warranty, Service and Tech SupportPhone: 800 826-0279Fax: 914 267-2420Email: [email protected]: http://www.thesupplynet.com

94MultiModem ISDN User GuideUpgrading the MTA128ST-USB with FlashWizardThe MTA128ST-USB has a flash PROM, which contains firmware code for the hardwar

Appendixes

96MultiVOIP 200 User GuideAppendix A: Regulatory ComplianceClass B StatementFCC Part 15This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim

97AppendixesAppendix B: Configuration ProfilesQuick Setup Factory ProfilesFor quick setup, the MTA128ST-USB includes six Quick Setup Factory Profiles,

98MultiVOIP 200 User GuideS0=1 Answer after 1 ringS2=43 Set escape character to + (ASCII 43)S3=13 Set carriage return character to CR (ASCII 13)S4=10

99AppendixesS53=2048 Maximum X.75 buffer size is 2048 characters&S1 DSR follows DCDV1 Select verbose messages!Z=6 Enable V.110 data protocolProfil