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Getting Started 3-9
Getting Started
Using the Modem with a PC and Async Communications
Software
When using the modem with a PC, you need communications or terminal emulation
software. Communications software acts as an interface—with pull-down menus or
graphics—between your PC and modem, allowing you to perform modem operations
from your PC.
It is unlikely that you will use AT commands directly to configure and test the
modem. Some communications software, however, may not support all of the
modem’s configuration options or may require you to issue commands to the modem
directly.
Communications software packages that directly support the modem (where
Telenetics 3260 Modem, Codex 3260 Modem, or Motorola 3260 Modem is a
selection within the package) support the industry standard commands (AT, AT&)
and the Telenetics-enhanced commands (AT
*
), making more knowledge of AT
command syntax unnecessary.
Communications software packages that offer a Hayes-Compatible selection do not
support Telenetics-enhanced commands: (AT
*
). In this case, you may enter AT
*
commands yourself, if required by your application.
Where Do I Go from Here?
If your communications software package supports a 3260 Modem (or a comparable
3260 selection), refer to:
• Chapter 4, the “Communications Software Package Operating Notes” section.
• Chapter 4, the “Configuration Option Sets” section.
• Appendix A to change configuration options. The Reference Card shows the
complete menu structure.
If your package does not support all of the modem’s configuration options, or
requires you to issue AT commands to the modem directly, refer to:
• Chapter 5 to learn AT command syntax.
• Chapter 6 to resolve problems that you have isolated to the modem.
• Communications software documentation.
If your package supports a Hayes-Compatible selection, refer to:
• Chapter 4, the “Communications Software Package Operating Notes” section.
• Chapter 5 to learn AT command syntax.
• For AT
*
configuration settings, refer to:
— Chapter 4, the “Configuration Option Sets” section.
— Appendix A to change configuration options. The Reference Card shows
the complete menu structure.
• Chapter 6 to resolve problems that you have isolated to the modem.
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