Mac os 7.5.3 or later, Maccomcenter (mac os only), Additional information – Viking Electronics 56K User Manual

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6. Select the “Viking V.90+K56Flex EXT Modem” below the “Models” section on the window. Then click on the
OK” button.

7. The next window will show the selected modem has changed from “Standard Modem” to “Viking
V.90+K56Flex EXT Modem
.” Click on the “Next” button.
8. Complete the information needed under the “Location Information” window. Then click on the “Next” but-
ton.

9.The “Modem Properties” window will appear. To view and/or change your new modems dialing properties,
first select the “Viking V.90+K56Flex EXT Modem” under the modem section of this window. Then click on the
Dialing Properties” button. Make any changes needed. Click on the “Close” button.

Your driver installation is now complete.

Mac OS 7.5.3 or Later:

1. Insert the “Viking Modem Companion Software” CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. Once the CD
appears on your system’s desktop, double-click on its icon to open. Locate the “Viking Modem Installer” icon
on the CD and double-click on it to launch.
Note: If the CD can not be located, the drivers can be downloaded from the Viking Components Web site at:
www.vikingcomponents.com

3.Select “Viking 56K External Modem”by clicking on its button. Then click the “Install”button to begin the driv-
er installation.

4. Once the driver installation is done, click the “Quit” button to leave the installer.

5. Click the “Restart” button to restart your system.

6. From the Apple (

) menu, select “Control Panel” and then choose “Modem.” Next to “Connect via:” the

Modem Port” should be listed. Locate the “Modem:” pop-up menu in the “Setup” section. If your Internet
Service Provider (ISP) supports 56KFlex and V.90, select “Viking 56k_v90.” For ISP’s that only support 56KFlex,
select “Viking force 56kflex.” Then close the “Modem” control panel and click the “Save” button.
Note: If you experience problems connecting to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) with the supplied
modem script, try contacting your ISP for further instructions or go to the Viking Components Web site for
updated modem scripts.

Your driver installation is now complete.

COMMUNICATION SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0:

Please refer to the communication software “User’s Guide” for detailed instructions on installing and config-
uring desired communication software.

MacComCenter (Mac OS Only):

1. Insert the “Viking Modem Companion Software”CD in your computer’s CD-ROM drive. Once the CD appears
on your system’s desktop, double-click on its icon to open. Locate the “MacComCenter” icon on the CD and
double-click on it to launch.

2. In the “MacComCenter” window, the “Modem Port” should be selected in the “What serial port should
MacComCenter use:
” pop-up menu. Click the “Install” button to begin the communication software installa-
tion.

3. Once the software for MacComCenter has been loaded, a modem description window will appear. Click
the “OK” button to continue with the software setup.

4.The “MacComCenter Assistant”will guide you through the rest of the setup procedure. Follow the onscreen
instructions until the setup has been completed.

Your MacComCenter software installation is now complete.

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Remote Access/Mac PPP Setup:

1. From the Apple menu, select “Control Panel” and then choose “TCP/IP.” From the “Connect Via” pop-up
menu, choose “PPP.” From the “Configure” pop-up menu, choose “PPP Server.” In the text box labeled “IP
Address
,” enter the IP address given to you by your ISP. In the text box labeled “Domain Name,” enter the
domain name given to you by your ISP. Close the “TCP/IP” control panel and click “Save.”
2. From the Apple menu, select “Control Panel” and then choose “Remote Access/PPP.” Enter your user name,
password and phone number in their appropriate text fields.

Your software installation and setup is now complete.

Free PPP Setup:
The Viking Apple Modem Script is not required for this setup. This setup is for version 2.6.2 of Free PPP.

1. Double-click the “Free PPP Setup” application.

2. Click the small arrow at the bottom left of the window for the pop-up menu. Choose “General” from the
pop-up menu and click the checkbox “Disconnect If Idle” to disable.

3. Choose “Accounts” from the pop-up menu and click “New.” Complete all text fields under “Account” and
Dialup.” Then click “OK.”

4. Choose “Modems” from the pop-up menu and click “New.” Give the modem a name. Select a modem from
Connected To.” Set the port speed to 115200. Add the AT Command: AT&FW2+MS=12,1 to the init string set-
ting for V.90 preferred and click “OK.”

5. Click “Open TCP/IP.” The “Connect Via”pop-up menu should have “Free PPP”chosen and the “Configure”pop-
up menu should have “PPP Server” chosen. Complete the text fields “Server Address” and “Search Domains.
Close and click “Save.”

Your software installation and setup is now complete.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The following information can be found in the supplied Viking “User’s Guide”: specifications, requirements,
driver and software installation with screen shots, technical notes, troubleshooting, basic AT Commands,
modem drivers, firmware upgrades, contacting technical support, communication regulations and warranty.

Copyright © 1999 Viking Components, Inc.

Manual No. 1005257 • Release 06/99, Rev. B

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