Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5656ZDX User Guide 5
Chapter 2
-
Hardware Installation
This chapter shows you step-by-step how to set up your Multi-Tech modem, test it, and make your first calls.
Ship Kit Contents
● One MultiModem ZDX (MT5656ZDX)
● One set of four self-adhesive rubber feet
● One power supply
● One RS-232 cable (a DB9F to DB25M serial cable)
● One RJ-11 telephone cable
You Supply
● A computer with an available serial port
● A nearby AC power outlet
● A nearby phone jack
Optional: If you want speakerphone functions along with the ability to record sound or .WAV files through the
sound card at the same time, you need:
● One stereo PC microphone
● One stereo male to male patch cord
● One sound card
● Speakers
Safety Warnings
● Use this product only with UL- and CUL-listed computers.
● To reduce the risk of fire, use only UL-listed 26 AWG (.41mm) or larger telephone wiring.
● Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
● Never install a telephone jack in a wet location unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.
● Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at
the network interface.
● Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
● Avoid using a telephone during an electrical storm; there is a risk of electrical shock from lightning.
● Do not use a telephone in the vicinity of a gas leak.
● The telephone cord is to be disconnected before accessing the inside of the equipment.