Multi-Tech Systems MT5600BA-V92 User Manual

Chapter 3 – Using the Front Panel 

Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MT5600BA-V92 User Guide 

            

 

Like any modem, your Multi-Tech modem operates only under the control of a communication program, 
such as the PhoneTools program included with the modem. It also operates under other general-purpose 
data communication programs, such as Windows Terminal and HyperTerminal. For information on how to 
use the modem with the communication program of your choice, please refer to the program’s 
documentation. 

Your modem normally is configured through Windows or through the communication program you are 
using. The default settings work best for most purposes. See “Step 4: Install PhoneTools” in Chapter 2 for 
help in setting up your communication program.  

You also can configure your modem either through the front panel or by sending AT commands to the 
modem. The AT commands can be found in the AT Reference Guide on the CD shipped with this 
modem. 

 

The MT5600BA-V92 has six LED indicators on the front panel that indicate status and activity: 

The RD indicator flashes when the modem is receiving data.  

The TD indicator flashes when the modem is transmitting data.   

  

The CD indicator lights when the modem detects a valid carrier signal from 

 

another modem. It is on when the modem is communicating with the other 
modem, and off when the link is broken. 

  

The OH indicator lights when the modem is off-hook, which occurs when the 

 

modem is dialing, online, or answering a call. The LED flashes when the modem 
pulse-dials.  

   The TR indicator lights when a communication program is using the 

 

modem. It means the modem is ready for an outgoing or incoming call. It goes off 
when the communication program disconnects the serial port. When it goes off, a 
connected modem will disconnect.  

  

The TM indicator lights when the modem is in test mode.