USRobotics R24.0662.00 Leaflet

R24.0662.00

rev 1.4 7/07

I n t r o d u c t i o n

For more detail on the LEDs, see the User Guide on the USRobotics Installation CD-

ROM.

I n s t a l l a t i o n

1. Uninstall all other modems that are installed on your computer. For instructions, 

refer to the documentation for your previous modem.

2. Unplug all telephone and power cords connected to your previous modem(s).
3. Shut down your computer and power it off.
4. Locate the serial port on the back of your computer. To find the serial port, look 

for a port labeled COM, MODEM, RS-232, 

, or SERIAL. Do not use the 

Connect one end of the serial modem cable to modem and the other end to your 

computer’s serial port.

1. Plug one end of the telephone cord into the 

 jack on the modem.

2. Plug the other end into an analogue telephone wall jack. 
3. To connect a telephone through the modem, plug the telephone’s cord into the 

modem’s  

jack. 

1. Plug the power adapter into the   jack on the modem and the other end into an 

electrical outlet.

2. Turn on the modem using the power switch on the front 

of the modem. The CS LED should light.
If the CS LED does not light or other LEDs light, make 

sure that only DIP switches 3, 5, and 8 are in the on 

(down) position. 

3. Turn on your computer.

You must be logged in as an administrator in order to properly install the new 

modem. 
When you turn your computer on, Windows automatically detects the modem and 

installs a generic driver. You will need to update it with the USRobotics driver to sup-

port full V.92 features and the additional software tools for your modem.
1. Insert the USRobotics Installation CD-ROM to install the 

USRobotics driver. 
If the CD doesn't start automatically, start it manually as follows:

A. Windows Vista: Click Windows Start > Computer.

Windows XP: Click Windows Start > My Computer.
Windows 2000: On the desktop, double-click My Computer.

B. Double-click the CD drive. 

2. If the Auto Play window appears, click Run autorun.exe. If prompted by User 

Account Control, click Continue.

3. If prompted, select your preferred language. If asked to read the license agree-

ment, read the agreement and click Yes.

4. Click Install Modem, and follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver 

for the modem. If prompted, click OK.

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Windows Vista: If prompted by Windows Security, click Install.

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Windows XP: If a Software or Hardware Installation warning appears, 

click 

Continue Anyway.

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Windows 2000: If a Digital Signature Not Found window appears, 

click 

.

C o n g ra t u l a t i o n s .  

You have successfully completed the installation procedure. 

Please register your 56K Faxmodem at 

.

You must be logged in as an administrator in order to properly install the new 

modem. 
When you turn your computer on, Windows automatically detects the modem and 

installs a generic driver. You will need to update it with the USRobotics driver to sup-

port full V.92 features and the additional software tools for your modem.
1. Insert the USRobotics Installation CD-ROM to install the 

USRobotics driver. 

2. If prompted, select your preferred language. If asked to read the 

license agreement, read the agreement and click Yes.

3. Click Windows Start > Settings > Control Panel.
4. Double-click System.
5. On the Device Manager tab, double click Modem to expand the entry.
6. Double-click the Sportster V.90 56K Faxmodem.
7. On the Driver tab, click Update Driver. 
8. Select Automatic search for a better driver (Recommended)

and click Next. 

9. Click Finish to complete the installation.

C o n g ra t u l a t i o n s .  

You have successfully completed the installation procedure. 

Please register your 56K Faxmodem at 

.

Windows 98 
1. Turn on your computer. The Found New Hardware Wizard will detect your 

modem. 

2. Insert the USRobotics Installation CD-ROM to install the 

USRobotics driver. 

3. In the Found New Hardware Wizard, click Next. 
4. Select Search for best driver for your device (Recom-

mended) and click Next. 

5. Select CD-ROM drive and click Next. 
6. Click Next, then click Finish to complete the installation.

C o n g ra t u l a t i o n s .  

You have successfully completed the installation procedure. 

Please register your 56K Faxmodem at 

.

Windows 95B 
1. Turn on your computer. The Update Device Driver Wizard or Found New Hard-

ware Wizard will detect your modem. 

2. Insert the USRobotics Installation CD-ROM to install the 

USRobotics driver. 

3. In the Update Device Driver Wizard or Found New Hardware 

Wizard, click Next and follow the on-screen instructions. 
If the Update Device Driver Wizard or New Hardware Found 

window does not immediately detect the correct modem, per-

form the following steps:
A. Select Driver from disk provided by manufacturer and click OK. 
B. Type

 and click OK, where D is the drive letter assigned to your CD-

ROM drive. 

C. Click OK to continue the installation. 
D. If prompted, click Finish to complete the installation. 

C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s .  

You have successfully completed the installation procedure. 

Please register your 56K Faxmodem at 

You must be logged in as an administrator in order to properly install the new 

modem. 
When you turn your computer on, Windows automatically detects the modem and 

installs a generic driver. You will need to update it with the USRobotics driver to sup-

port full V.92 features and the additional software tools for your modem.
1. Insert the USRobotics Installation CD-ROM to install the 

USRobotics driver. 

2. If prompted, select your preferred language. If asked to read the 

license agreement, read the agreement and click Yes.

3. Click Windows Start > Settings > Control Panel.
4. Double-click Modems. 
5. Click Add. When the Install New Modem screen appears, click Next to have 

Windows detect a standard modem. 

6. Click Change. 
7. Click Have Disk. Type 

 and click OK, where D is the drive letter assigned to 

your CD-ROM drive. 

8. Select U.S. Robotics 56K FAX EXT

and click OK. 

9. Click Next. 
10. Click Finish to complete the installation. When you see the Modems

tab, you will see the COM port that is assigned to your modem. 

11. Click Close. If the System Settings Change window appears, click Yes to restart 

your computer. 

C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s .  

You have successfully completed the installation procedure. 

Please register your 56K Faxmodem at 

For your convenience, the USRobotics Installation CD-ROM provides additional 

optional software tools that complements your modem, including the following:

"

Instant Update automatically notifies you of any available updates for your 

modem’s firmware.

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Internet Call Notification enables the V.92 feature “Modem On Hold”, which 

suspends your Internet connection when the modem detects an inbound tele-
phone call.

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 For more information on using Internet Call Notification, see the 

User Guide on the USRobotics Installation CD-ROM.

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PhoneTools software lets you send and receive faxes.

To see the additional software tools for your modem, select Software on the USRo-

botics Installation CD-ROM.

Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g

General
This procedure addresses a number of symptoms that you might experience with 

your modem:
1. Verify that the cables are connected correctly. This includes all cables connecting 

the telephone line, the modem, and your computer.

2. Refer to the LED descriptions and then check the LEDs on the modem to make 

sure you are receiving power and that are no errors. 

3. If possible, test your modem with a different phone cord and/or wall jack. .
4. Make sure you are not using a Null Modem cable or adapter. 
5. Make sure the DIP switches on the back of your modem are set correctly. DIP 

switches 3, 5, and 8 should be in the on (down) position. 

6. Shut down and restart your computer. 
7. If you still have trouble with the modem, follow these steps to determine whether 

it was installed correctly:

1. Click Windows Start 

>

 Control Panel. 

2. Click Hardware and Sound.
3. Click Phone and Modem Options and then click the Modems tab. 

You should see U.S. Robotics 56K FAX EXT PnP and a COM port setting. 

If you do not see a description of your modem, repeat the installation proce-

dure. 

4. On the Modems tab, select the description of your new modem and click 

Properties.

5. Click the Diagnostics tab and then click the Query Modem button. 

If you see a series of commands and responses from the modem, the installa-

tion was successful. 
If you do not see a description of your modem the installation was not suc-

cessful; repeat the installation procedure. 

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USRobotics 56K Faxmodem

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USRobotics Installation CD-ROM

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Telephone cable

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Power adapter

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Quick Installation Guide

Auto Answer

On

Answering a call

Blinking

Incoming call

Carrier 
Detect

On

Receiving carrier signal from remote modem

Received 
Data

Blinking

Sending or passing data with remote modem

Send Data

On

Receiving a DTR signal from computer

Terminal 
Ready

On

DTR override is on

Clear to Send On

Modem is on and ready to send data

Error Control

On

Successfully established an error control con-
nection

Blinking

Transmitting data to remote modem

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Windows Vista™

, Windows®XP, 2000, Me, 98, 95B 

or NT 4.0

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CD-ROM drive

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500 MHz Processor or higher 

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128 MB RAM

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56K Compatible analogue telephone line

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RS-232 Serial modem cable

OFF

ON

AA

CD

RD

SD

TR

CS

ARQ/FAX

Power switch

LEDs

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2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Line to 

wall jack 

Line to 

telephone 

DIP 

switches

Serial Port

Power 

jack

Volume dial

C a u t i o n :

The 56K Faxmodem must be plugged in to an analogue phone line 

only. Plugging your 56K Faxmodem in to a digital phone line may 

damage the modem.
Most office phones are wired through digital lines. Be sure you 

know what type of line you have.

N o t e :

This product is intended to have power supplied by a Listed Direct Plug-in 

Power Adapter marked Class 2 and rated 9V AC, 1000 mA.

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1 USRobotics has throughly tested this driver in conjunction with the supported hardware and has verified its com-

patibility with Windows Vista, XP and 2000.

2 In order to use the “Modem On Hold” feature, you must subscribe to Call Waiting service with your telephone 

service provider.

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