ZyXEL Communications 3356P Modem User Manual


 
Introduction 1
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Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your Comet 3356P Type II PCMCIA card, one of
ZyXEL's premier high-performance products. The Comet is world renown for its
ability to maintain ultra high speeds and clear, quality connections while
communicating around the globe.
Unpacking Your Modem
Before you proceed, check all items you received with your modem against this list to
make sure nothing is missing. The complete package should include:
One Comet 3356P.
One detachable interface cable with RJ-11 cable and plug.
One FAX & Data Communication software package.
One INF file disk for Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.x.
Hardware Overview
The Comet is an intelligent high-speed fax /modem which can be used as both a
send/receive fax machine and a data modem. When connecting to another modem/fax,
the modem automatically negotiates the fastest speed possible. The PC Card
FAX/MODEM is designed to work with most of the popular fax/modem
communication software packages. Some software packages will control and
configure the fax/modem for you automatically, however, they are usually only useful
to those who need the modem to perform special tasks. AT commands can also be
used to control the fax/modem manually.
Required Equipment
Make sure you have the additional equipment below before proceeding with
Installation:
An IBM compatible PC or notebook with PCMCIA type II slot and 386SX or
better CPU.
PCMCIA Socket Service and Card Service drivers. (These drivers are usually
included with the computer. If not, check with your computer dealer.)
A telephone line with RJ-11 connector.
Data and/or Fax communication software.