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readme.txt -- 56K NetSurfer Fax Modem Readme File
Copyright (C) 1997 New Media Technology Corporation
TUE Aug 10 11:25:08 PDT 1999
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Welcome and thank you for purchasing the 56K NetSurfer Fax Modem!
The online manual is compressed on the distribution diskette.
Please run SETUP.EXE from the distribution diskette to install the
files to your system. You will need a web browser which supports
frames such as Microsoft's Internet Explorer or Netscape's
Navigator. You may also use EDIT in DOS or NOTEPAD.EXE in Windows
if you cannot find a web browser.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Installing for Windows 95/98
2. Installing for Windows NT 4.0
3. Installing for Windows NT 3.51
4. Installing for Windows 3.x
5. Using Microsoft Windows' Terminal Program
6. Microsoft RAS for Windows 3.x
7. Installing for OS/2 Warp
8. Errata
9. Revision History
10. Technical Support
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1. Installing for Windows 95
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A. Your modem is fully Plug and Play! To install your modem
in Windows 95, follow these simple steps:
1. Insert your modem into your PCMCIA socket.
2. Insert your modem's drivers diskette in the floppy drive
(usually A:).
3. If necessary, point Windows 95 to your A: drive to find
the files needed to install your modem.
B. Your modem is fully Plug and Play! To install your modem
in Windows 98, follow these simple steps:
1. Turn on the laptop and let Windows load. Insert the modem
into a PCMCIA socket.
2. Windows will detect the modem and bring up the Add New Hardware Wizard.
3. Click on Next. Select the option Search for the best driver for your device
(Recommended) and click Next.
4. Insert the modem installation diskette in A:. Put a checkmark in the box
next to Floppy disk drive and click Next. Windows will seach for the
installation INF and once it finds it, click Finish.
C. To install the help files and manual, run SETUP.EXE from the
modem's drivers diskette. It is highly recommended that you
use the default destination directory since the modem's
README.TXT file has already been copied there.
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2. Installing for Windows NT 4.0
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Windows NT 4.0 does not support Plug and Play. Therefore, you must
use the following steps to install your modem. Note that in order
to install your modem, you must be able to login to Windows NT with
Administrator rights.
A. Insert your modem into your system's PCMCIA socket.
B. Boot Windows NT 4.0.
C. Login as Administrator (or an account in the Administrator
group).
D. Run SETUP to copy 56KDOM.INF to your INF directory.
E. Run Start->Settings->Control Panel->Modems
F. If you have never installed a modem in your system before,
click Next to let Windows NT 4.0 attempt to auto-detect
your modem. If you have previously installed a modem,
click the Add button and let Windows NT 4.0 attempt to
auto-detect your modem.
G. Your modem is now configured for use by any TAPI
application.
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3. Installing for Windows NT 3.51
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Windows NT 3.51 does not support Plug and Play. Therefore, you
must use the following steps to install your modem.
A. Insert your modem into your system's PCMCIA socket.
B. Boot Windows NT 3.51.
C. Your modem is now configured for use.
D. Program Manager -> Main -> Control Panel -> Ports
should now show your modem configured at a new COM port.
E. See the Microsoft Windows Terminal section.
F. See the Microsoft RAS for Windows 3.x section.
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4. Installing for Windows 3.x
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To install your modem for use with Windows 3.x, please use the
following steps to install your modem.
A. Use the PCMCIA Card Services which came with your system.
B. Boot your system and insert your modem into your PCMCIA
socket. When you insert your modem, your machine will
generally notify you via a beep or dialog that your modem
was configured. Your modem is now ready to use.
C. See the Microsoft Windows Terminal section.
D. See the Microsoft RAS for Windows 3.x section.
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5. Using Microsoft Windows' Terminal Program
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The simpliest way to test that your modem is working properly, is
to use the Windows Terminal program. Follow these steps:
A. Run Program Manager -> Accessories -> Terminal to attempt
to communicate with your modem.
B. Settings -> Communications should be set to the following
for most BBS type access:
Baud Rate: 115.2K
Data Bits: 8
Stop Bits: 1
Parity: None
Flow Control: Hardware
Connector: COM port of your modem
Parity: Unchecked
Carrier Detect: Checked
C. Settings -> Modem Commands should be set to the following:
Dial Prefix: ATDT
Dial Suffix:
Hangup Prefix: +++
Hangup Suffix: ATH
Originate: ATQ0V1E1S0=0S108=7
[or use ATQ0V1E1S0=0S108=7)C2 for Motorola cell phone]
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6. Microsoft RAS for Windows 3.x
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Please refer to the README.RAS file on the installation diskette.
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7. Installing for OS/2 Warp
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Please refer to the README.OS2 text file for OS/2 Warp details.
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8. Errata
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A. The AT Command Reference states that the S108 register's
factory default is 6 for a -6 dB digital loss. This is
incorrect. The current firmware's default is 7 for a -7 dB
digital loss. In order to establish a 56K connection, S108=7
should be used. The firmware has been corrected to use 7 as the
default starting from V1.1/A.
This will only affect non-TAPI applications. The INF for
Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 sets the S108=7 and )C2
automatically for TAPI applications.
Windows 3.x and Windows NT 3.51 RAS also sets S108=7.
B. Internet Explorer 2.0 which ships with pre-Windows 95 OSR2 and
Windows NT 4.0 does not support frames. If you get an error
message stating your browser does not support frames, get an
updated version which does. Internet Explorer 3.0 and Netscape
Navigator 3.0 both support frames.
C. The QuickStart Installation Guide for Windows NT 4.0 states you
need to know what COM port your modem configured at in order to
install your modem. Windows NT 4.0 will automatically check
all COM ports and find your modem. You do not have to
determine what COM port it is configured at before detection.
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9. Revision History
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V1.01.0
Firmware V1.1/A
Use S108=7 instead of S108=6. S108=7 is now the factory default.
V1.00.1
Initial Release
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10. Technical Support
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Please send comments, problem reports, and success stories to any
of the following:
New Media Technology Corporation
6 Cromwell, Suite 102
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: 949-597-0888
Fax: 949-609-1788
Technical Support: 949-597-0888
Internet E-Mail: support@newmediatechcorp.com
World Wide Web (WWW): http://www.newmediatechcorp.com
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Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.