Multitech MT5634ZBA-USB Modem User Manual


 
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MT5634ZBA-USB User Guide
Local Analog Loopback Test (V.54 Loop 3)
In this test, data from your computer or terminal is sent to your modem’s transmitter,
converted into analog form, looped back to the modem’s receiver, converted into digital
form, and then sent to your monitor for verification. No connection to the phone line is
required.
Computer or Terminal Local MultiModem
Digital Analog
AT&T1
CONNECT
UUUUUUUUU
UUU
Figure C-1. Local analog loopback test.
Test Procedure
1. Connect the modem to your computer. Using your communication program, set the
desired baud rate and go into terminal mode.
2. Type AT&T1 and press ENTER. This places your modem in analog loopback mode
in the originate mode. A CONNECT message should appear on your display. The
modem is now out of command mode and in a pseudo-online mode.
3. Note that the CD LED is on. If you are set for 14,400 bps or higher, a speed LED
should be on. If the CD LED is not on, there is a defect in your modem.
4. Enter characters from your keyboard. For this test, typing multiple uppercase U
characters is a good way to send an alternating test pattern of binary ones and
zeros. The characters entered should be displayed on your monitor. The TD and RD
LEDs should flash when a character is entered.
5. To exit the test, type the escape sequence +++AT and press ENTER. This puts the
modem in online command mode. Then type either AT&T or ATH to return to
command mode.
6. Your modem passes this test if the data received on your monitor are the same as
the data entered from your keyboard. If different data appear on your monitor, your
modem is probably causing the problem, though it could also be your computer. If
your modem passes this test, but you are receiving errors while on line, the remote
modem or the phone line could be at fault.