Multi Tech Equipment MTA128ST - Manual (Page 12)

Configuration Utilities
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C h a p t e r 3 : C o n f i g u r a t i o n U t i l i t i e s
Introduction
You can configure the MTA128ST/NT to match your ISDN service and the remote terminal adapter (TA) with any
of four methods listed below:
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ISDN TA Configuration Utility
This configuration utility is recommended for computers running Windows 98/NT/ME operating systems.
Because it is a software-based utility, you can use it to create and store as many configurations as you
want.
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Con figMenu
This firmware-based configuration utility is recommended for computers running other OS with terminal
capabilities. To run it, you must have a VT100/ANSI-compatible terminal or a data communication
program that includes VT100/ANSI terminal emulation.
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Windows Dial-Up Networking
With Dial-Up Networking you can gain access to shared information on another computer, even if your
computer is not on a network. The computer you are dialing in to must be set up as a network server for
you to use its shared resources. Windows includes a remote-node client called Dial-Up Networking (DUN).
The MTA128ST/NT can be configured to communicate using this utility.
• AT Commands
If you prefer using AT commands or want to fine tune the operation of your TA, configure your TA by
using AT commands and S-registers much as you would configure an analog modem. You must enter
these commands in your data communication program’s terminal mode. For more information see ST
and NT AT command documents included on this CD.
Before You Start
Whatever method you use to configure your TA, consider your network and call control configuration choices and
COM port settings beforehand listed below and record your choices. Refer to them during the configuration procedure.
Before you begin, verify your switch type and TEI with your local ISDN provider and have that information readily
available
Network Configuration
Network Switch Type _________________________________
Select the network switch type your ISDN service provider uses at its local central office. You can set the
MTA128ST/NT to NET3 (DSS1), VN4, INS64, U.S. NI-1, AT&T 5ESS, or DMS-100. If you don’t know the switch type,
get the information from your ISDN service provider.
AT command: !C0
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Data TEI ___________________________________________
Data TEI is the TEI assigned to the data channel. You can select Auto TEI, a fixed TEI, or Disable. A TEI (terminal
endpoint identifier) is a number used by the central office switch to uniquely identify each device connected to the
network. When it uses dynamic TEI assignments (Auto TEI), the central office switch assigns a TEI each time the
TA connects to the network. However, the ISDN service provider may assign a fixed TEI at subscription time, in
which case you must configure the TA with the fixed TEI number. You also can disable the channel, which may be
useful when multiple TAs are attached to a network terminator bus.
AT command: !D3
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