Black Box MD403A manual

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    CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500 ) FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 Mailing address: Black Box Corporation , 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com MARCH 200[...]

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    1 FCC AND IC RFI ST A TEMENTS FEDERAL COMMUNICA TIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTR Y CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE ST A TEMENTS Class B Digital Device. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection aga[...]

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    2 POR T ABLE USB MODEM QUICK ST ART GUIDE 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 89/336/EEC of 3 May 1989 on the approximation of the laws of Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. and Council Di[...]

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    3 FCC REQUIREMENTS FOR TELEPHONE-LINE EQUIPMENT FCC Requirements for T elephone-Line Equipment 1. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has established rules which permit this device to be directly connected to the telephone network with standardized jacks. This equipment should not be used on party lines or coin lines. 2. If this device is m[...]

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    4 POR T ABLE USB MODEM QUICK ST ART GUIDE Certification Notice for Equipment Used in Canada The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications-network protective, operation, and safety requirements. Industry Canada does not guarantee the equipment will operate to th[...]

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    5 NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY ST A TEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura. 3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato el[...]

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    6 POR T ABLE USB MODEM QUICK ST ART GUIDE 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada. 13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos[...]

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    7 P A TENTS/SAFETY W ARNINGS Patents This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patent Numbers: 5.301.274; 5.309.562; 5.355.365; 5.355.653; 5.452.289; 5.453.986. Other Patents Pending. Safety W arnings 1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. 2. Never install a telephone jack in wet locations unless the jack is [...]

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    8 POR T ABLE USB MODEM QUICK ST ART GUIDE TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL MNP is a registered trademark of Microcom Systems Incorporated. UL is a registered trademark of Underwriters’ Laboratories Incorporated. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Any ot[...]

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    9 Contents Chapter Page 1. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2. Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 2.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    10 POR T ABLE USB MODEM QUICK ST ART GUIDE 1. Specifications Client-to-Server Data Rates: V.90 or K56flex speeds when accessing an ISP type V.90 or K56flex server (actual speed depends on server capabilities/line conditions) Client-to-Client Data Rates: 33,600, 31,200, 28,800, 26,400, 24,000, 21,600, 19,200, 16,800, 14,400, 12,000, 9600, 7200, 4800[...]

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    11 Carrier Frequencies ITU-T V.34: 1600, 1646, 1680, 1800, 1829, 1867, 1920, 1959, 2000 Hz Carrier Frequencies ITU-T V.32bis/V.32: 1800 Hz Carrier Frequencies V.22bis/V.22 or Bell 212A Standard (2400 and 1200 bps): Transmit originate: 1200 Hz; Transmit answer: 2400 Hz; Receive originate: 2400 Hz; Receive answer: 1200 Hz Carrier Frequencies ITU-T V.[...]

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    12 POR T ABLE USB MODEM QUICK ST ART GUIDE Indicators: LEDs for Data, Carrier Detect, Off-Hook, Terminal Ready Temperature Tolerance: 32 to 120°F (0 to 50°C) Humidity: 20 to 90%, noncondensing Size: 1"H x 1.25"W x 3.1"D (2.5 x 3.2 x 7.9 cm) Weight: 2.2 oz. (62 g)[...]

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    13 2. Introduction 2.1 Overview The Portable USB Modem is a V.90 plug-and-play data/fax modem that transmits 56 kbps downstream and 33.6 kbps upstream. You can automatically configure it for operation in nearly any country’s phone system via the proprietary Global Wizard. A detailed users’ manual is provided on CD-ROM with your unit. This Quick[...]

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    14 POR T ABLE USB MODEM QUICK ST ART GUIDE 3. Installation 3.1 Step 1: Connecting the Modem to Y our System 3.1.1 USB C ONNECTION Plug the USB cable connector on the Portable USB Modem into a USB port connector on your computer. 3.1.2 L INE C ONNECTION Plug one end of the phone cable into the Portable USB Modem’s LINE jack and the other end into [...]

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    15 CHAPTER 3: Installation 5. The Locate Driver Files screen appears and asks where you want Windows to search for driver files. Verify that the “Specify a location” option is the only one selected, place the Modem Installation CD into your CD drive, and click Next > . 6. The next screen will say “Insert the manufacturer’s installation d[...]

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    16 POR T ABLE USB MODEM QUICK ST ART GUIDE 3. Windows Me will detect that the new modem is present and launch the Add New Hardware Wizard . Place the Portable USB Modem Installation CD into the CD drive of your PC. The first Add New Hardware Wizard screen will appear with the message, “What would you like to do?” Choose “Specify the location [...]

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    17 3.2.3 I NSTALLATION IN W INDOWS 98 1. Power up your Windows 98 system. 2. If you have not already done so, connect a) the modem to your computer’s USB port and b) the telephone line to your modem and a telephone wall jack. 3. Windows will detect that the new modem is present and launch the Add New Hardware Wizard . The first screen indicates t[...]

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    18 POR T ABLE USB MODEM QUICK ST ART GUIDE 3.3 Step 3: Country Configuration with Global Wizard You can configure the modem either manually using AT commands (see the users’ guide on the included CD-ROM), or with the Global Wizard, as described below. The Global Wizard configuration utility is recommended for computers running Windows 98, Me, or [...]

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    1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • Fax 724-746-0746 © Copyright 2004. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved.[...]