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Page 2 - Trademarks; Statement of Conditions

ii © 1998 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks Bay Networks is a registered trademark of Bay Networks, Inc. NETGEAR and FirstGear are trademarks of Bay Networks, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are ...

Page 3 - Contents; Preface

Contents iii Contents Preface Purpose ............................................................................................................................vii Conventions ......................................................................................................................vii ...

Page 5 - Figures

Figures v Figures Figure 2-1. Front panel of the Model XM128U modem (with S/T interface) ............... 2-1 Figure 2-2. Rear panel of the Model XM128U modem ............................................... 2-3 Figure 3-1. Model XM128U modem connections ..................................................

Page 6 - Tables

vi Figures Tables Table 2-1. LED descriptions ...................................................................................... 2-2 Table 2-2. Rear panel components ........................................................................... 2-3 Xm128u_bk.fm Page vi Wednesday, February 4, 1998 4...

Page 7 - Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR; Purpose; configuration; Conventions; This section describes the conventions used in this guide.

Preface vii Preface Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR ™ Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem. The Model XM128U modem sets a new price and performance standard for rapidly growing Internet and telecommuting applications. The NETGEAR Model XM128U modem provides connection for one or more PCs ...

Page 8 - Special Message Formats; italics; Related Publication

Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem viii Preface Special Message Formats This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages. Use of Enter, Type, and Press This guide uses “enter,” “type,” and “press” to describe the following actions: • When you r...

Page 11 - Chapter 1; for configuring the modem. Use this guide as a reference for; Features

Introduction 1-1 Chapter 1 Introduction This guide describes how to install and use the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem. It includes a physical description and installation instructions for the hardware, as well as instructions for installing and using FirstGear ™ for configuring the modem. Use this...

Page 13 - Chapter 2; Front Panel

Physical Description 2-1 Chapter 2 Physical Description This chapter provides information about the hardware features of the Model XM128U ISDN 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 XM...

Page 14 - LEDs; LED descriptions

Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem 2-2 Physical Description LEDs LEDs on the front panel of the Model XM128U modem allow you to monitor and diagnose the device. Table 2-1 describes each LED. Table 2-1. LED descriptions Label Color Activity Description PWR (Power)...

Page 15 - Rear Panel; As illustrated in; Rear panel of the Model XM128U modem

Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem Physical Description 2-3 Rear Panel As illustrated in Figure 2-2 , the rear panel contains a power switch; a power receptacle; and ports to connect a computer, ISDN line, and two analog devices (telephone, fax, or modem). Key: 1...

Page 17 - Chapter 3; Package Contents; Reference Guide for the Model XM128 ISDN Digital Modem

Installation 3-1 Chapter 3 Installation This chapter provides information about installing and using the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem. Package Contents Your package should contain the following items: • Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem • Power adapter • RJ-45 ISDN telephone cable • Shielded RS-232...

Page 18 - Installing the Modem; Model XM128U modem connections; To install your Model XM128U modem:

Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem 3-2 Installation 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 XM128U modem. Then connect the ISDN line to your modem. Refer to Figure ...

Page 19 - Plug the power adapter into an AC wall outlet.; Verifying Hardware Installation; drivers and

Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem Installation 3-3 2. Connect the other end (female end) of the 25-pin straight cable to the serial (COM) port on your computer. 3. Using the special ISDN cable that is included, connect the larger end of the cable to the ISDN por...

Page 20 - Installing the Windows 95 Driver; To install the Windows 95 driver:; Turn on power to your Model XM128U modem.; The New Hardware Found screen opens, as illustrated in; New Hardware Found screen

Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem 3-4 Installation Installing the Windows 95 Driver The Model XM128U 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 ar...

Page 21 - The Install From Disk screen opens, as illustrated in; Install From Disk screen; Insert the NETGEAR XM128 Driver Disk in the floppy drive.; The Select Device screen opens, as illustrated in; Select Device screen

Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem Installation 3-5 4. Click on OK. The Install From Disk screen opens, as illustrated in Figure 3-3 . Figure 3-3. Install From Disk screen 5. Insert the NETGEAR XM128 Driver Disk in the floppy drive. 6. As instructed on the Instal...

Page 22 - Select the desired modem driver.; or; Installing and Launching FirstGear

Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem 3-6 Installation 8. Select the desired modem driver. In most cases, depending on whether your ISP supports 64K or 128K connection, you will want to select one of the following: Netgear XM128, PPP 64K or Netgear XM128, MP-PPP 128...

Page 23 - To install the FirstGear software:; Insert your NETGEAR FirstGear disk into Drive A on your computer.; The Welcome screen, as illustrated in; Welcome screen

Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem Installation 3-7 To install the FirstGear software: 1. Insert your NETGEAR FirstGear disk into Drive A on your computer. 2. Select Run.... from the Start menu of Windows 95. 3. Type A:\Setup.exe and press [Enter]. The Welcome sc...

Page 24 - illustrates the Setup Complete screen.; Setup Complete screen; FirstGear Installation Wizard

Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem 3-8 Installation 5. In the final screen, check the box to launch the application that will automatically launch the FirstGear Wizard. Figure 3-6 illustrates the Setup Complete screen. Figure 3-6. Setup Complete screen FirstGear ...

Page 25 - in “Installing the Modem.”; The introduction screen opens as shown in; Introduction screen

Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem Installation 3-9 You have a choice between launching this application automatically during the installation of FirstGear or running it later from the NETGEAR program group folder. Before you can run the Wizard, you must perform ...

Page 26 - To launch FirstGear from the NETGEAR program folder:; Telephone numbers assigned screen

Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem 3-10 Installation To launch FirstGear from the NETGEAR program folder: 1. Click on Next to continue, and the Telephone numbers assigned screen appears as shown in Figure 3-8 . Figure 3-8. Telephone numbers assigned screen 2. Ref...

Page 27 - Telephone number entry screen

Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem Installation 3-11 3. Click on Next. Based on the selection on the previous screen, you will be able to enter either one or two telephone numbers. Enter each telephone number, including the area code, in the Telephone number entr...

Page 28 - Final status screen; Click on Finish to exit FirstGear Installation Wizard.

Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem 3-12 Installation 4. After you enter the telephone number(s), click on Next to continue. At this point, the FirstGear Wizard will automatically detect the Service Profile IDs (SPIDs) and the appropriate switch type. When the pro...

Page 29 - , is used to enter the SPID and switch values; ISDN Settings menu tab screen; To enter the SPID and switch values directly:; Click on OK to continue.

Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem Installation 3-13 If the Wizard is unable to determine the SPID and/or switch values, you will be prompted to enter these values directly. Refer to the information supplied by your local telephone company. The ISDN Settings menu...

Page 30 - About FirstGear; shows the Configuration menu screen.; Configuration menu screen

Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem 3-14 Installation About FirstGear FirstGear allows you to set the telephone numbers, run diagnostics, and enable/disable the Call Waiting feature. When you run FirstGear, it automatically displays the current setting of the Mode...

Page 31 - Retrieve menu tab screen

Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem Installation 3-15 Clicking on the buttons at the bottom of the screen will have the following results: • OK The OK button saves the current configuration and exits the program. • Cancel The Cancel button exits the program withou...

Page 33 - shows the Tools menu choices displayed.; Tools menu screen; The Diagnostics Menu provides the following two selections:

Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem Installation 3-17 The Tools menu provides you with the ability to program some of the advanced features using AT commands as well as a diagnostic tool. Figure 3-15 shows the Tools menu choices displayed. Figure 3-15. Tools menu ...

Page 34 - shows the; Help menu screen; Configuring Windows 95 Dial-Up Networking; Configuring Dial-Up Networking for One B Channel

Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem 3-18 Installation The Help menu allows you to retrieve an online version of this manual. Figure 3-16 shows the Help menu bar selected. Figure 3-16. Help menu screen Configuring Windows 95 Dial-Up Networking You must install Wind...

Page 35 - The Make New Connection screen, as illustrated in; Make New Connection screen

Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem Installation 3-19 3. Double-click on the Make New Connection icon from within the Dial-Up Networking folder. The Make New Connection screen, as illustrated in Figure 3-17 , opens. Figure 3-17. Make New Connection screen 4. Type ...

Page 36 - The second Make New Connection screen opens, as illustrated in; Make New Connection screen for entering ISP information; A new icon is created in the Dial-Up Networking folder.

Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem 3-20 Installation 6. Click on Next. The second Make New Connection screen opens, as illustrated in Figure 3-18 . Figure 3-18. Make New Connection screen for entering ISP information 7. Type the phone number of the Internet servi...

Page 37 - Select Properties from the menu.; The My Connection screen, as illustrated in; My Connection screen; If you do not have guidelines given to you by your ISP, go to step 13.

Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem Installation 3-21 10. Select the new icon in the Dial-Up Networking folder, and click on the right mouse button. 11. Select Properties from the menu. The My Connection screen, as illustrated in Figure 3-19 , opens. Figure 3-19. ...

Page 38 - Click on the Server Types tab.; Server Types tab screen

Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem 3-22 Installation 13. Click on the Server Types tab. The Server Types tab opens, as illustrated in Figure 3-20 . If you are using PPP, use the default settings shown in Figure 3-20 . If you are connecting to a LAN, select Log on...

Page 39 - The TCP/IP Settings screen, as illustrated in; TCP/IP Settings screen; Click on the Specify name server addresses radio button.; This step completes the remote connection definition.; Click on the Connect button.

Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem Installation 3-23 14. Click on TCP/IP Settings. The TCP/IP Settings screen, as illustrated in Figure 3-21 , opens. Figure 3-21. TCP/IP Settings screen 15. Click on the Specify name server addresses radio button. 16. Enter your p...

Page 40 - Configuring Dial-Up Networking for Two B Channels

Getting Started Using FirstGear for the Model XM128U ISDN Digital Modem 3-24 Installation Configuring Dial-Up Networking for Two B Channels To configure your Model XM128U modem for use with two B channels using Multilink PPP: 1. Double-click on the My Computer icon. 2. Double-click on the Dial-Up Ne...

Page 41 - Index

Index 1 B bulletin board service ii C Configuration menu screen 3-14 conventions vii customer support ii F features 1-1 FirstGear software, installing 3-6 front panel 2-1 H Help menu screen 3-18 I Install From Disk screen 3-4 , 3-5 installation 3-2 Introduction screen 3-9 ISDN port 2-3 ISDN Settings...